Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks Limited

Reference number: 722723

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this firm.

What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks Limited (FRN 722723) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

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.

Also trades as 6 other names
  • Cheam Van Sales
  • Loads of Vans
  • Wilsons Group Of Companies
  • Wilsons Of Epsom
  • Wilsons Trade Centre
  • Wilsons Van Centre

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00272743
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 February 1933 (93 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
John Patrick Butler Director Dec 1970 13 Mar 2008
Wojciech Gumienny Director Mar 1983 1 Feb 2023
Tania Johnstone Director Nov 1979 1 Feb 2023
Toni Wilson Director Jul 1961 Not published
Ian Anthony Wilson Director Aug 1940 Not published
Maria Fenwick Director Jun 1966 Not published
Gina Storr Director Oct 1959 Not published
Teresa Wilson Director Sep 1940 Not published
Teresa Wilson Secretary Not published 27 May 2004

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks Limited FCA authorised?
Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks Limited (FRN 722723) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks Limited (FRN 722723) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks a scam or clone?
Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks 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 Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Wilsons Automobiles and Coachworks's FRN is 722723. You can verify it on the FCA register.