Letchworth Autoway Centre Limited

Reference number: 1035642

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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.
  • Letchworth Autoway Centre Limited (FRN 1035642) is an AR of Automotive Compliance Limited (FRN 497010). When you use Letchworth Autoway Centre's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Letchworth Autoway Centre, 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

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When lacrd.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line +44 014 626 863 641 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SG6 1TD
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Other names (2)

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

  • Letchworth Dacia Trading name
  • Letchworth Renault 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.

Concerns on the company record

  • Confirmation statement is overdue at Companies House.
Company number
01184724
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 September 1974 (52 years old)
Registered office
Letchworth Renault, Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1TD, England
Nature of business
  • 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
Paul Joseph Callis Director Aug 1972 1 May 2003 None
Bernadette Margaret Callis Director Aug 1946 Not published None
Francis John Callis Director Aug 1938 Not published None
Bernadette Margaret Callis Secretary Not published Not published None

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 3 directors run no other company
  • All 4 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Letchworth Autoway Centre’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (3) All events (7)

2025

16 July 2025

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Francis John Callis became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

1974

20 September 1974

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 7 events

  • All 7 events in its history (3 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 2
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  • All 7 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Letchworth Autoway Centre Limited FCA authorised?
Letchworth Autoway Centre Limited (FRN 1035642) 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 Letchworth Autoway Centre?
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. Letchworth Autoway Centre Limited (FRN 1035642) is an AR of Automotive Compliance Limited (FRN 497010). When you use Letchworth Autoway Centre's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Letchworth Autoway Centre, 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 Letchworth Autoway Centre’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number +44 014 626 863 641 and the website lacrd.co.uk for Letchworth Autoway Centre. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Letchworth Autoway Centre a scam or clone?
Letchworth Autoway Centre 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 Letchworth Autoway Centre?
Protection works through Automotive Compliance Limited, the principal firm responsible for Letchworth Autoway Centre's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns Letchworth Autoway Centre?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Letchworth Autoway Centre: Mr Francis John Callis (50–75% of shares).
Who runs Letchworth Autoway Centre?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Letchworth Autoway Centre: Paul Joseph Callis, Bernadette Margaret Callis and Francis John Callis.
How long has Letchworth Autoway Centre been in business?
The company was formed on 20 September 1974.
Does Letchworth Autoway Centre use any other names?
It trades as Letchworth Dacia and Letchworth Renault.

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