Overfinch Limited

Reference number: 664513

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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 overfinch.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7416 6199 is, and the other firm that gives it
  • Who else gives the postcode LS23 7FD
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Other names (3)

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

  • Autobrokers Limited Former name
  • ABT Sportsline Former trading name
  • Overfinch Leeds Former trading name

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

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
03341094
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 March 1997 (29 years old)
Registered office
1 Canute Place, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6BQ, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Kevin Sloane Director Jun 1962 21 Mar 1997 7 other companies
Alexander James Sloane Secretary Not published 11 Jul 2018 –

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
7
closed down
5
still active
2

In the full report: all 7 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
  • All 3 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (7) All events (19)

2021

22 April 2021

  • Changed its registered name from "Autobrokers Limited"

FCA register

2019

1 July 2019

  • Kevin Sloane no longer has significant control
  • Silverton Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Kevin Sloane gained significant control

Companies House

2015

30 January 2015

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

FCA register

1997

21 March 1997

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 19 events

  • All 19 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 5
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Firms connected to Overfinch

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

connected firm
1
share its phone number
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: the same phone number (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Overfinch

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

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  • 7 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 19 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Overfinch Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Overfinch Limited (FRN 664513) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2015 and works as a car dealer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Overfinch’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7416 6199 and the website overfinch.com for Overfinch. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further. The same number is also given by one other FCA firm.
Is Overfinch a scam or clone?
Overfinch 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 Overfinch?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Overfinch handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Overfinch to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Overfinch?
Overfinch is owned by Silverton Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 1 July 2019. Before that, it was controlled by Mr Kevin Sloane.
Who runs Overfinch?
Companies House lists one director of Overfinch: Kevin Sloane.
How long has Overfinch been in business?
The company was formed on 21 March 1997, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2015.
Does Overfinch use any other names?
It has previously used 3 other names: Autobrokers Limited, ABT Sportsline and Overfinch Leeds.

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