Fish Brothers (Swindon) Limited

Reference number: 693825

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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.
  • Fish Brothers (Swindon) Limited (FRN 693825) is an AR of Automotive Compliance Limited (FRN 497010). When you use Fish Brothers (Swindon)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Fish Brothers (Swindon), 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.

This company holds another FCA record

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Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When fish-bros.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01793 421960 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SN5 7UZ
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Other names (19)

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

  • Faringdon Garage Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Chery Swindon Trading name
  • Fish Brothers CUPRA Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Dacia Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Honda Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Kia Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Kia PBV Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Lepas Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Nissan Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Omoda Jaecoo Swindon Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Renault Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Seat Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Skoda Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Toyota Trading name
  • Fish Brothers Xpeng Trading name
  • Lexus Swindon Trading name
  • Volkswagen Van Centre Swindon Trading name
  • Swindon Bodycentre 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
02583215
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
18 February 1991 (35 years old)
Registered office
Fish Brothers(Swindon), Ashworth Road, Bridgemead, Swindon, SN5 7UZ
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
Jonathan Charles Fish Director Jun 1990 28 Jan 2020 2 other companies
Andrew Reynolds Director Aug 1984 1 Dec 2024 None
Colin Richard Deacon Director Jun 1980 2 Mar 2026 5 other companies
Michael Jonathan Fish Director Sep 1952 Not published 7 other companies
Colin Richard Deacon Secretary Not published 2 Mar 2026 –

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
10
closed down
4
run together
2

In the full report: all 10 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
  • The 2 companies these 4 directors run together
  • All 11 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Fish Brothers (Swindon)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (3) All events (38)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Fish Brothers (Holdings) Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

11 May 2015

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

1991

18 February 1991

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 38 events

  • All 38 events in its history (3 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 14
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  • 10 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 38 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Fish Brothers (Swindon) Limited FCA authorised?
Fish Brothers (Swindon) Limited (FRN 693825) 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 Fish Brothers (Swindon)?
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. Fish Brothers (Swindon) Limited (FRN 693825) is an AR of Automotive Compliance Limited (FRN 497010). When you use Fish Brothers (Swindon)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Fish Brothers (Swindon), 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 Fish Brothers (Swindon)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01793 421960 and the website fish-bros.co.uk for Fish Brothers (Swindon). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Fish Brothers (Swindon) a scam or clone?
Fish Brothers (Swindon) 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 Fish Brothers (Swindon)?
Protection works through Automotive Compliance Limited, the principal firm responsible for Fish Brothers (Swindon)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns Fish Brothers (Swindon)?
Fish Brothers (Swindon) is owned by Fish Brothers (Holdings) Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Fish Brothers (Swindon)?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Fish Brothers (Swindon): Jonathan Charles Fish, Andrew Reynolds, Colin Richard Deacon and Michael Jonathan Fish.
How long has Fish Brothers (Swindon) been in business?
The company was formed on 18 February 1991.
Does Fish Brothers (Swindon) use any other names?
It trades as Faringdon Garage, Fish Brothers, Fish Brothers Chery Swindon, Fish Brothers CUPRA and Fish Brothers Dacia, and 13 more names. It has previously used the name Swindon Bodycentre.

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