Motoline Limited

Reference number: 918009

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When moto-line.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01420 588999 is
  • Who else gives the postcode GU34 3DZ
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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.
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  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Providing Credit Information Services

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
11979546
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 May 2019 (7 years old)
Registered office
Bahnstormer Motorrad Ltd Gosport Road, Lower Farringdon, Alton, GU34 3DJ, England
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
Alistair Richard Campbell Walker Director Jan 1971 3 May 2019 3 other companies
Benjamin Smith Director Jan 1978 29 Sep 2020 None

Other companies run by these 2 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
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 these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The one on the FCA register
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (6) All events (12)

2021

1 November 2021

  • Benjamin Smith gained significant control

Companies House

2019

11 December 2019

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

FCA register

1 June 2019

  • Alistair Richard Campbell Walker gained significant control

Companies House

3 May 2019

  • Incorporated at Companies House
  • Bahnstormer Motorrad Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

In the full report: all 12 events

  • All 12 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 2
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Firms connected to Motoline

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

connected firm
1
share a director
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: shared directors (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Motoline

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

In Alton

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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 Motoline Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Motoline Limited (FRN 918009) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2019 and works as a car dealer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Motoline’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01420 588999 and the website moto-line.co.uk for Motoline. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Motoline a scam or clone?
Motoline 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 Motoline?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Motoline handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Motoline to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Motoline?
Motoline is owned by Bahnstormer Motorrad Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares and held through a firm, since 3 May 2019.
Who runs Motoline?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Motoline: Alistair Richard Campbell Walker and Benjamin Smith.
How long has Motoline been in business?
The company was formed on 3 May 2019, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2019.

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