Bentley Motors Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 10 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 1970

Website, phone number and address

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Website

bentleymotors.com (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

01270 534983
Address

Pyms Lane, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL, United Kingdom

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When bentleymotors.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01270 534983 is
Who else gives the postcode CW1 3PL

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.

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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: 00992897 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 28 October 1970 (55 years old)
Registered office: Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business: Manufacture of motor vehicles (SIC 29100)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Matthias Rabe (Dr)	Director	Aug 1962	1 Sep 2020	None
Juergen Rittersberger	Director	Jul 1972	1 Jul 2021	None
Karen Lange (Dr)	Director	Oct 1969	1 Sep 2021	None
Andreas Johann Kiesling	Director	Aug 1989	19 Jul 2023	None
Andreas Lehe	Director	Jun 1968	1 Sep 2023	None
Gernot Döllner (Dr)	Director	Jan 1969	1 Sep 2023	None
Felix Porsche	Director	Feb 1996	23 Jan 2024	None
Frank-Steffen Hugo Hermann Walliser	Director	Aug 1969	1 Jul 2024	None
Christophe Georges	Director	Nov 1966	1 Dec 2024	None
Axel Dewitz	Director	Apr 1976	1 Apr 2025	1 other company
Justine Susan Pridding	Secretary	Not published	1 Jun 2019	–

Other companies run by these 10 directors

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other company: 1
still active: 1

In the full report: all 1 company, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 10 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
All 62 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Bentley Motors’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (118)

2016

6 April 2016

Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft took control (75–100% of shares)
Regulated by the FCA from this date
Became authorised by the FCA

Companies House · FCA register

1970

28 October 1970

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 118 events

All 118 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 112

Firms like Bentley Motors

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Bentley Motors Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Bentley Motors Limited (FRN 722687) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since April 2016 and works as a car dealer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Bentley Motors’ phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01270 534983 and the website bentleymotors.com for Bentley Motors. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Bentley Motors a scam or clone?

Bentley Motors 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 Bentley Motors?

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

Who owns Bentley Motors?

Bentley Motors is owned by Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Bentley Motors?

Companies House lists 10 directors of Bentley Motors: Matthias Rabe (Dr), Juergen Rittersberger, Karen Lange (Dr), Andreas Johann Kiesling, Andreas Lehe, Gernot Döllner (Dr) and 4 more.

How long has Bentley Motors been in business?

The company was formed on 28 October 1970, and has held its current FCA authorisation since April 2016.