East Bilney Garage Limited

Reference number: 1010264

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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 eastbilneygarage.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01362 860511 is
  • Who else gives the postcode NR20 4HL
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Other names (1)

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

  • East Bilney Garage Ltd Former name

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.
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  • 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
01237272
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 December 1975 (50 years old)
Registered office
East Bilney Garage Ltd Fakenham Road, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HL, United Kingdom
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)
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Alan David Howard Director Mar 1967 21 Aug 2009 3 other companies

Other companies run by its director

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
closed down
1
still active
2

In the full report: all 3 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of its director sits on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 4 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

East Bilney Garage’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (8) All events (16)

2024

28 May 2024

  • Changed its registered name from "East Bilney Garage Ltd"

FCA register

24 May 2024

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Changed its registered name from "East Bilney Garage Limited"
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2017

26 June 2017

  • Alan Howard Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2009

21 August 2009

  • Board replaced: its only director left and a new director took over

Companies House

1995

1 February 1995

  • Board replaced: both directors left and a new director took over

Companies House

1975

12 December 1975

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 16 events

  • All 16 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 5
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Firms like East Bilney Garage

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

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  • 3 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 16 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is East Bilney Garage Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, East Bilney Garage Limited (FRN 1010264) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since May 2024 and works as a car dealer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is East Bilney Garage’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01362 860511 and the website eastbilneygarage.co.uk for East Bilney Garage. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is East Bilney Garage a scam or clone?
East Bilney Garage 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 East Bilney Garage?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how East Bilney Garage handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about East Bilney Garage to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns East Bilney Garage?
East Bilney Garage is owned by Alan Howard Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 26 June 2017.
Who runs East Bilney Garage?
Companies House lists one director of East Bilney Garage: Alan David Howard.
How long has East Bilney Garage been in business?
The company was formed on 12 December 1975, and has held its current FCA authorisation since May 2024.
Does East Bilney Garage use any other names?
It has previously used the name East Bilney Garage Ltd.

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