Milcars (Radlett) Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 21 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 1978

Website, phone number and address

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Website

milcarsmazda.com (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

01923 257777
Address

Milcars Ltd, Otterspool Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8HL, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When milcarsmazda.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01923 257777 is
Who else gives the postcode WD25 8HL

FCA permissions and consumer protection

Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
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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Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
Advising on P2P agreements
Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
Credit Broking
Dealing in investments as agent
Debt Adjusting
Debt-counselling
Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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: 01377771 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 10 July 1978 (48 years old)
Registered office: Milcars Building, Otterspool Way, Watford, Herts, WD25 8HL
Nature of business: Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Christopher Leslie Ward	Director	Dec 1969	29 Dec 2000	3 other companies
Tamara Ward	Secretary	Not published	17 Dec 2021	–

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
still active: 3
is FCA-registered: 1

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
The one on the FCA register
All 4 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Milcars (Radlett)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (12)

2016

6 April 2016

Milcars Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1978

10 July 1978

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 12 events

All 12 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 4

Firms connected to Milcars (Radlett)

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

connected firm: 1
share a director: 1
share its postcode: 1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

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

Firms like Milcars (Radlett)

Other firms of the same type (insurance broker), nearest first.

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3 other companies its directors have run, named
3 background checks on its contact details
All 12 events in its history
1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Milcars (Radlett) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Milcars (Radlett) Limited (FRN 306968) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Milcars (Radlett)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01923 257777 and the website milcarsmazda.com for Milcars (Radlett). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Milcars (Radlett) a scam or clone?

Milcars (Radlett) 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 Milcars (Radlett)?

It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Milcars (Radlett) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Milcars (Radlett)?

Milcars (Radlett) is owned by Milcars Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Milcars (Radlett)?

Companies House lists one director of Milcars (Radlett): Christopher Leslie Ward.

How long has Milcars (Radlett) been in business?

The company was formed on 10 July 1978, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.