GM Coachwork Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 10 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 1998

Website, phone number and address

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Website

gmcoachwork.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

01626 853050
Address

G M Coachwork Ltd, Trusham, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0NX, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When gmcoachwork.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01626 853050 is
Who else gives the postcode TQ13 0NX

Other names (2)

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

GM Coachwork Group Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Ventura Campervans Trading name: A name it trades under now.

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.

Show FCA detail (5 permissions)

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: 03548808 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 17 April 1998 (28 years old)
Registered office: Teign Valley, Trusham, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0NX
Nature of business: Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles (SIC 29320)
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
David Arthur William Vooght	Director	Jan 1955	15 May 1998	7 other companies
Linda Glynns Vooght	Director	Aug 1959	15 May 1998	3 other companies
Nigel Collins	Director	Aug 1955	1 Oct 2008	3 other companies
Graham David Vooght	Director	Sep 1984	30 Mar 2017	None
Stephen Murphy	Director	Feb 1972	1 Jan 2018	None
Jamie Bowden	Director	Oct 1987	1 Jan 2018	None
Linda Glynns Vooght	Secretary	Not published	15 May 1998	3 other companies

Other companies run by these 6 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: 7
closed down: 3
run together: 4

In the full report: all 7 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 6 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The 4 companies these 6 directors run together
All 7 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

GM Coachwork’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (15)

2016

1 July 2016

David Arthur William Vooght gained 25–50% of the votes
Linda Glynns Vooght gained 25–50% of the votes

Companies House

18 April 2016

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

FCA register

1998

17 April 1998

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 15 events

All 15 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 6

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In the Torquay (TQ) postcode area

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7 other companies its directors have run, named
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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is GM Coachwork Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, GM Coachwork Limited (FRN 723505) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since April 2016 and works as a car leasing or hire. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is GM Coachwork’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01626 853050 and the website gmcoachwork.co.uk for GM Coachwork. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is GM Coachwork a scam or clone?

GM Coachwork 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 GM Coachwork?

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

Who owns GM Coachwork?

Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of GM Coachwork: Mr David Arthur William Vooght (25–50% of votes) and Mrs Linda Glynns Vooght (25–50% of votes).

Who runs GM Coachwork?

Companies House lists 6 directors of GM Coachwork: David Arthur William Vooght, Linda Glynns Vooght, Nigel Collins, Graham David Vooght, Stephen Murphy and Jamie Bowden.

How long has GM Coachwork been in business?

The company was formed on 17 April 1998, and has held its current FCA authorisation since April 2016.

Does GM Coachwork use any other names?

It trades as GM Coachwork Group and Ventura Campervans.