Desmond Motors Limited

Reference number: 659118

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Website, phone number and address

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  • When desmondmotors.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 028 7136 7136 is
  • Who else gives the postcode BT48 7PU
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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.
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  • 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
NI004331
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
9 July 1959 (67 years old)
Registered office
173 Strand Road, Londonderry, Co.Londonderry, BT48 7PU
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Garrett Seamus Mallon Director Jan 1979 26 Jul 2006 1 other company
Kealan Mallon Director Oct 1986 1 Sep 2017 1 other company
Seamus Joseph Mallon Director May 1949 Not published 1 other company
Nuala Mallon Secretary Not published Not published –

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 company
1
still active
1
run together
1

In the full report: all 1 company, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 3 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 1 company these 3 directors run together
  • All 5 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (6) All events (12)

2023

22 January 2023

  • Garrett Seamus Mallon became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Kealan Mallon became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2016

30 June 2016

  • Seamus Joseph Mallon became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2015

23 April 2015

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

FCA register

1959

9 July 1959

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 12 events

  • All 12 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 4
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Firms like Desmond Motors

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

In Londonderry

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In the Belfast (BT) postcode area

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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 12 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Desmond Motors Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Desmond Motors Limited (FRN 659118) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since April 2015 and works as a car leasing or hire. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Desmond Motors’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 028 7136 7136 and the website desmondmotors.co.uk for Desmond Motors. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Desmond Motors a scam or clone?
Desmond 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 Desmond Motors?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Desmond Motors handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Desmond Motors to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Desmond Motors?
Companies House lists 3 people with significant control of Desmond Motors: Garrett Seamus Mallon (25–50% of shares), Kealan Mallon (25–50% of shares) and Seamus Joseph Mallon (25–50% of shares).
Who runs Desmond Motors?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Desmond Motors: Garrett Seamus Mallon, Kealan Mallon and Seamus Joseph Mallon.
How long has Desmond Motors been in business?
The company was formed on 9 July 1959, and has held its current FCA authorisation since April 2015.

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