Dickens of Wrexham Limited

Reference number: 495726

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own, and acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Automotive Compliance Limited Reference number: 497010 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.
  • Dickens of Wrexham Limited (FRN 495726) is an AR of Automotive Compliance Limited (FRN 497010). When you use Dickens of Wrexham's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Dickens of Wrexham, 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.

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When dickensgroup.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01978 290077 is
  • Who else gives the postcode CH7 1UE
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Other names (9)

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

  • Dickens group Trading name
  • Dickens Station Motors Trading name
  • Dickens of Wrexham Ltd Former name
  • Dickens Motorpark Former trading name
  • Dickens Peugeot Chester Former trading name
  • Dickens Peugeot Wrexham Former trading name
  • Dickens Station Mptors Former trading name
  • Dickens Vauxhall Wrexham Former trading name
  • Dickens Wrexham Vauxhall Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Automotive Compliance 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 Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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
02133384
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 May 1987 (39 years old)
Registered office
C/O Dickens Station Motors, Chester Road, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1UE, Wales
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Andrew Richard Newcombe Director Sep 1970 1 Feb 2011 1 other company
Lynne Dickens Newcombe Director Jan 1972 1 Sep 2025 1 other company
Darcey Elise Newcombe Director Jul 2001 1 Sep 2025 None
Angela Dickens Director Sep 1976 1 Sep 2025 1 other company
Neville Dickens Director Nov 1940 Not published 5 other companies

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
5
closed down
1
run together
1

In the full report: all 5 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 1 company these 5 directors run together
  • All 10 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Dickens of Wrexham’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (33)

2016

6 April 2016

  • N. & G. Dickens Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Neville Dickens gained significant control
  • Neville Dickens no longer has significant control

Companies House

2015

31 March 2015

  • Changed its registered name from "Dickens of Wrexham Ltd"

FCA register

2009

28 January 2009

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

1987

20 May 1987

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 33 events

  • All 33 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 13
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  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 33 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Dickens of Wrexham Limited FCA authorised?
Dickens of Wrexham Limited (FRN 495726) 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 Dickens of Wrexham?
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. Dickens of Wrexham Limited (FRN 495726) is an AR of Automotive Compliance Limited (FRN 497010). When you use Dickens of Wrexham's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Dickens of Wrexham, 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.
What is Dickens of Wrexham’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01978 290077 and the website dickensgroup.co.uk for Dickens of Wrexham. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Dickens of Wrexham a scam or clone?
Dickens of Wrexham 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 Dickens of Wrexham?
Protection works through Automotive Compliance Limited, the principal firm responsible for Dickens of Wrexham's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns Dickens of Wrexham?
Dickens of Wrexham is owned by N. & G. Dickens Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016. Before that, it was controlled by Mr Neville Dickens.
Who runs Dickens of Wrexham?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Dickens of Wrexham: Andrew Richard Newcombe, Lynne Dickens Newcombe, Darcey Elise Newcombe, Angela Dickens and Neville Dickens.
How long has Dickens of Wrexham been in business?
The company was formed on 20 May 1987.
Does Dickens of Wrexham use any other names?
It trades as Dickens group and Dickens Station Motors. It has previously used 7 other names, including Dickens of Wrexham Ltd, Dickens Motorpark and Dickens Peugeot Chester.

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