Denton Cars (Otley) Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 8 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 2017

Website, phone number and address

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Website

dentoncars.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

01756 636911
Address

Denton Cars Skipton, Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2TA, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When dentoncars.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01756 636911 is
Who else gives the postcode BD23 2TA

Other names (2)

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

Denton Cars Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Denton Cars Skipton Trading name: A name it trades under now.

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 (3 permissions)

Credit Broking
Debt Adjusting
Debt-counselling

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: 11112426 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 14 December 2017 (8 years old)
Registered office: Denton Cars, Cross Green, Otley, LS21 1HE, United Kingdom
Nature of business: Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Frank Thomas Greenway	Director	Apr 1956	14 Dec 2017	4 other companies
James Ashley Greenway	Director	May 1990	14 Dec 2017	1 other company
Teressa Hazel Greenway	Director	Jun 1960	14 Dec 2017	None
Luke Thomas Greenway	Director	Mar 1988	22 Mar 2019	None

Other companies run by these 4 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: 5
closed down: 1
still active: 4

In the full report: all 5 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration

Key dates in its history

Denton Cars (Otley)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (17)

2018

18 October 2018

Luke Thomas Greenway stopped being a part-owner
Regulated by the FCA from this date
Became authorised by the FCA

Companies House · FCA register

2017

14 December 2017

Incorporated at Companies House
James Ashley Greenway became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
Luke Thomas Greenway became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

In the full report: all 17 events

All 17 events in its history (6 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 6

Firms like Denton Cars (Otley)

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

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Denton Cars (Otley) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Denton Cars (Otley) Limited (FRN 816533) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since October 2018 and works as a car dealer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Denton Cars (Otley)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01756 636911 and the website dentoncars.co.uk for Denton Cars (Otley). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Denton Cars (Otley) a scam or clone?

Denton Cars (Otley) 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 Denton Cars (Otley)?

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

Who owns Denton Cars (Otley)?

Companies House lists one person with significant control of Denton Cars (Otley): Mr James Ashley Greenway (25–50% of shares). Before that, it was controlled by Mr Luke Thomas Greenway.

Who runs Denton Cars (Otley)?

Companies House lists 4 directors of Denton Cars (Otley): Frank Thomas Greenway, James Ashley Greenway, Teressa Hazel Greenway and Luke Thomas Greenway.

How long has Denton Cars (Otley) been in business?

The company was formed on 14 December 2017, and has held its current FCA authorisation since October 2018.

Does Denton Cars (Otley) use any other names?

It trades as Denton Cars and Denton Cars Skipton.