boxtree motors limited

Reference number: 831359

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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.

Responsible principal firm

Ingeni Services Group Limited Reference number: 747381 Authorised View 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.
  • boxtree motors limited (FRN 831359) is an AR of Ingeni Services Group Limited (FRN 747381). When you use boxtree motors's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from boxtree motors, 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.

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

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Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • parkhills car centre

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05609263
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 November 2005 (20 years old)
Registered office
Manor House, 35 St. Thomas's, Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1HP
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
John Paul Brearley Director Jun 1971 1 Nov 2005
Helen Brearley Director Sep 1971 1 Jun 2010
Helen Christianne Brearley Secretary Not published 1 Nov 2005

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Ingeni Services Group Limited, 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 boxtree motors limited FCA authorised?
boxtree motors limited (FRN 831359) 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 boxtree motors?
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. boxtree motors limited (FRN 831359) is an AR of Ingeni Services Group Limited (FRN 747381). When you use boxtree motors's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from boxtree motors, 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 boxtree motors?
Protection works through Ingeni Services Group Limited, the principal firm responsible for boxtree motors's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is boxtree motors a scam or clone?
boxtree motors 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 boxtree motors's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
boxtree motors's FRN is 831359. You can verify it on the FCA register.