Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft) Limited

Reference number: 991597

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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.
  • MITCHELL'S GARAGE (LOWESTOFT) LIMITED (FRN 991597) is an AR of AUTOMOTIVE COMPLIANCE LIMITED (FRN 497010). When you use MITCHELL'S GARAGE (LOWESTOFT)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from MITCHELL'S GARAGE (LOWESTOFT), 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.

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Website, phone number and address

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  • When mitchellsgroup.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01502 500950 is
  • Who else gives the postcode NR33 9DQ
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Other names (4)

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

  • Mitchells Halesworth Trading name
  • Mitchells Pre-Owned Trading name
  • Mitchells Renault & Dacia Trading name
  • Mitchells Garage (Lowestoft) Ltd Former 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
01238838
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
30 December 1975 (50 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Matthew John Huke-Jenner Director Jan 1968 5 Nov 1996 None
Camilla Kay Huke-Jenner Director Nov 1976 23 Dec 2020 1 other company
Paul Andrew Bayfield Director Apr 1964 23 Dec 2020 1 other company
Andrew Michael Bunting Director Sep 1967 15 Dec 2025 None
Matthew John Huke-Jenner Secretary Not published 27 Mar 2013 –

Other companies run by these 4 directors

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other company
1
closed down
1
run together
1

In the full report: all 1 company, 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 1 company these 4 directors run together
  • All 6 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (14)

2025

3 September 2025

  • Changed its registered name from "Mitchells Garage (Lowestoft) Ltd"

FCA register

2023

9 February 2023

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Camilla Kay Huke-Jenner became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Matthew John Huke-Jenner became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

1975

30 December 1975

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 14 events

  • All 14 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 6
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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
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  • All 14 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft) Limited FCA authorised?
Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft) Limited (FRN 991597) 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 Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft)?
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. Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft) Limited (FRN 991597) is an AR of AUTOMOTIVE COMPLIANCE LIMITED (FRN 497010). When you use Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft), 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 Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01502 500950 and the website mitchellsgroup.co.uk for Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft) a scam or clone?
Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft) 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 Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft)?
Protection works through Automotive Compliance Limited, the principal firm responsible for Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft)?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft): Mr Matthew John Huke-Jenner (50–75% of shares) and Mrs Camilla Kay Huke-Jenner (25–50% of shares).
Who runs Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft)?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft): Matthew John Huke-Jenner, Camilla Kay Huke-Jenner, Paul Andrew Bayfield and Andrew Michael Bunting.
How long has Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft) been in business?
The company was formed on 30 December 1975.
Does Mitchell's Garage (Lowestoft) use any other names?
It trades as Mitchells Halesworth, Mitchells Pre-Owned and Mitchells Renault & Dacia. It has previously used the name Mitchells Garage (Lowestoft) Ltd.

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