Auto Network (GB) Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 9 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 2010

Website, phone number and address

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No website on the FCA register
Phone number

0151 433 7497
Address

Auto Network (GB) Ltd, Unity Building, 20 Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9AG, United Kingdom

In the full report: 2 background checks

What kind of line 0151 433 7497 is
Who else gives the postcode L3 9AG

Other names (8)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

askaprice Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Car Keys Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Green.Car Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Vanguide Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Instant Compare Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
The Healthcare Network Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
The Health Network Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
The Study Network Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
Complaints Ombudsman, free
You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Show FCA detail (1 permission)

Credit Broking

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number: 07308486 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 8 July 2010 (16 years old)
Registered office: Floor 13 20 Chapel Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 9AG
Nature of business: Advertising agencies (SIC 73110)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Edward Clark	Director	Feb 1976	8 Jul 2010	1 other company
Anton Hanley	Director	Sep 1982	8 Jul 2010	8 other companies
Nicholas Edward Hanley	Director	Jul 1950	8 Jul 2010	18 other companies

Other companies run by these 3 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies: 22
closed down: 16
went insolvent: 2

In the full report: all 22 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 3 directors sit on each board, and since when
The 2 that went into liquidation or administration
The one on the FCA register
The 5 companies these 3 directors run together

Key dates in its history

Auto Network (GB)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (21)

2017

16 December 2017

Anton Hanley gained significant control

Companies House

15 June 2017

Regulated by the FCA from this date
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2010

8 July 2010

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 21 events

All 21 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 3

Firms connected to Auto Network (GB)

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Auto Network (GB). A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

past link: 1

In the full report: all 0 connected firms, named

1 past link through former directors

Firms like Auto Network (GB)

Other firms of the same type (car dealer), nearest first.

In Liverpool

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22 other companies its directors have run, named
2 background checks on its contact details
All 21 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Auto Network (GB) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Auto Network (GB) Limited (FRN 779094) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since June 2017 and works as a car dealer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Auto Network (GB)’s phone number?

The FCA register lists the phone number 0151 433 7497 for Auto Network (GB). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Auto Network (GB) a scam or clone?

Auto Network (GB) is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.

Is my money safe with Auto Network (GB)?

Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Auto Network (GB) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Auto Network (GB) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Auto Network (GB)?

Companies House lists one person with significant control of Auto Network (GB): Mr Anton Hanley (significant influence or control).

Who runs Auto Network (GB)?

Companies House lists 3 directors of Auto Network (GB): Edward Clark, Anton Hanley and Nicholas Edward Hanley.

How long has Auto Network (GB) been in business?

The company was formed on 8 July 2010, and has held its current FCA authorisation since June 2017.

Does Auto Network (GB) use any other names?

It trades as askaprice, Car Keys, Green.Car and Vanguide. It has previously used 4 other names, including Instant Compare, The Healthcare Network and The Health Network.