Chassis-Cab 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 1982

Website, phone number and address

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Website

chassis-cab.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

01473 833009
Address

Unit 1, Addison Way, Great Blakenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0RL, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When chassis-cab.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01473 833009 is
Who else gives the postcode IP6 0RL

FCA permissions and consumer protection

Lend or arrange credit · 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.
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 (5 permissions)

Credit Broking
Debt Adjusting
Debt-counselling
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

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: 01638755 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 28 May 1982 (44 years old)
Registered office: Daf House Addison Way, Great Blakenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0RL
Nature of business: Sale of other motor vehicles (SIC 45190)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Sally Anne Ruffles	Director	Jun 1966	11 Jun 1996	2 other companies
Jane Elizabeth Allum	Director	Jun 1968	11 Jun 1996	1 other company
Robert Baxter	Director	Apr 1962	13 Apr 1997	2 other companies
Steven Rodney Goodwin	Director	Jul 1968	5 Mar 2001	None
Andrew James Ling	Director	Feb 1969	25 Apr 2023	None
Steven Rodney Goodwin	Secretary	Not published	10 Dec 2004	None

Other companies run by these 5 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: 3
still active: 3
run together: 2

In the full report: all 3 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The 2 companies these 5 directors run together
All 8 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Chassis-Cab’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (16)

2017

1 January 2017

Jane Elizabeth Allum became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
Robert Baxter gained significant control
Sally Anne Ruffles became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2016

27 February 2016

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

FCA register

1982

28 May 1982

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 16 events

All 16 events in its history (6 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 8

Firms like Chassis-Cab

Other firms of the same type (car leasing or hire), nearest first.

In Ipswich

Tru7 LimitedIpswichAuthorised

In the Ipswich (IP) postcode area

Focus Car SalesBury St. EdmundsAuthorised Sema Lease UK LimitedNorfolkAuthorised

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Chassis-Cab Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Chassis-Cab Limited (FRN 731579) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2016 and works as a car leasing or hire. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Chassis-Cab’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01473 833009 and the website chassis-cab.co.uk for Chassis-Cab. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Chassis-Cab a scam or clone?

Chassis-Cab 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 Chassis-Cab?

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

Who owns Chassis-Cab?

Companies House lists 3 people with significant control of Chassis-Cab: Miss Sally Anne Ruffles (50–75% of shares), Mrs Jane Elizabeth Allum (25–50% of shares) and Mr Robert Baxter (significant influence or control).

Who runs Chassis-Cab?

Companies House lists 5 directors of Chassis-Cab: Sally Anne Ruffles, Jane Elizabeth Allum, Robert Baxter, Steven Rodney Goodwin and Andrew James Ling.

How long has Chassis-Cab been in business?

The company was formed on 28 May 1982, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2016.