Gary Watson (Mo-Tech) Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 11 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 2002

Website, phone number and address

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Website

mo-tech-bikes.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

01207 591912
Address

62-64, Medomsley Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5HP, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When mo-tech-bikes.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01207 591912 is
Who else gives the postcode DH8 5HP

Other names (2)

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

Mo-Tech Bikes Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Mo-Tech Motorcycles 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: 04584395 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 7 November 2002 (23 years old)
Registered office: The Old Post Office, 63 Saville Street, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE30 1AY
Nature of business: Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories (SIC 45400)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Gary Watson	Director	Jul 1960	7 Nov 2002	None
Anne Watson	Director	Sep 1961	1 Jun 2014	None
Anne Watson	Secretary	Not published	1 Jun 2014	–

In the full report: every company its directors have run

Confirmation that these 2 directors run no other company
All 3 people who have been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Gary Watson (Mo-Tech)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (10)

2016

1 July 2016

Gary Watson took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

12 March 2015

Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

11 March 2015

Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2002

7 November 2002

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 10 events

All 10 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 2

Firms connected to Gary Watson (Mo-Tech)

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Gary Watson (Mo-Tech). A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm: 1
share its postcode: 1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

How it is linked: the same postcode (1)
Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates

Firms like Gary Watson (Mo-Tech)

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

In Consett

Luxe Automotive LtdConsettAuthorised Newton and Lee Automotive LtdConsettAuthorised

In the Durham (DH) postcode area

ACE Motor Vehicles LtdDurhamAuthorised All Cars Direct LimitedHoughton Le SpringAuthorised Anglo Scottish Asset Finance LimitedChester le StreetAuthorised Beep Beep Cars LtdDurhamAuthorised

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1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Gary Watson (Mo-Tech) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Gary Watson (Mo-Tech) Limited (FRN 654687) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since March 2015 and works as a car dealer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Gary Watson (Mo-Tech)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01207 591912 and the website mo-tech-bikes.co.uk for Gary Watson (Mo-Tech). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Gary Watson (Mo-Tech) a scam or clone?

Gary Watson (Mo-Tech) 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 Gary Watson (Mo-Tech)?

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

Who owns Gary Watson (Mo-Tech)?

Companies House lists one person with significant control of Gary Watson (Mo-Tech): Mr Gary Watson (75–100% of shares).

Who runs Gary Watson (Mo-Tech)?

Companies House lists 2 directors of Gary Watson (Mo-Tech): Gary Watson and Anne Watson.

How long has Gary Watson (Mo-Tech) been in business?

The company was formed on 7 November 2002, and has held its current FCA authorisation since March 2015.

Does Gary Watson (Mo-Tech) use any other names?

It trades as Mo-Tech Bikes and Mo-Tech Motorcycles.