Western Truck Rental Limited

Reference number: 724298

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02118577
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 April 1987 (39 years old)
Registered office
Avnet House, Rutherford Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2EF, England
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of trucks and other heavy vehicles (SIC 77120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Martin Harold James Director Oct 1963 6 Mar 2020
Aaron William Laraman Director Jan 1979 6 Mar 2020
Martin Harold James Secretary Not published 8 Jun 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hire out goods to consumers No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 3 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • Barnstaple Van Hire
  • Barntaple Van and Car Hire
  • Tiverton Van and Car Hire

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Western Truck Rental Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Western Truck Rental Limited (FRN 724298) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Western Truck Rental?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Western Truck Rental handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Western Truck Rental to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Western Truck Rental a scam or clone?
Western Truck Rental is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Western Truck Rental's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Western Truck Rental's FRN is 724298. You can verify it on the FCA register.