Stratstone Luxury Vehicles Limited

Reference number: 311483

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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 stratstone.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01623 725200 is, and the 13 other firms that give it
  • Who else gives the postcode NG15 0DA
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Other names (17)

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

  • Mercedes-Benz of Chelmsford Trading name
  • Mercedes-Benz of Colchester Trading name
  • Mercedes-Benz of Ipswich Trading name
  • Mercedes-Benz of Lakeside Trading name
  • Mercedes-Benz of Southend Trading name
  • Smart of Ipswich Trading name
  • Smart of Lakeside Trading name
  • Smart of Southend Trading name
  • Jardine Luxury Vehicles Limited Former name
  • Lancaster Luxury Vehicles Limited Former name
  • Jardine Witham Former trading name
  • Lancaster Former trading name
  • Lancaster Bishop's Stortford Former trading name
  • Lancaster Chelmsford Former trading name
  • Lancaster Southend Former trading name
  • Lancaster Witham Former trading name
  • Stratstone Witham Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
00534618
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
18 June 1954 (72 years old)
Registered office
Lithia House 2 Oakwood Court, Little Oak Drive, Annesley, Nottingham, NG15 0DR, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
David Neil Williamson Director Dec 1965 1 Jul 2015 115 other companies
Richard John Thomas Director Sep 1973 2 Sep 2024 99 other companies
Richard James Maloney Director Dec 1977 1 Jul 2026 93 other companies
Richard James Maloney Secretary Not published 25 Mar 2024 –

Other companies run by these 3 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
119
closed down
26
are FCA-registered
18

In the full report: all 119 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 3 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 18 on the FCA register
  • The 98 companies these 3 directors run together
  • All 29 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Stratstone Luxury Vehicles’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (8) All events (90)

2024

15 May 2024

  • Changed its registered name from "Jardine Luxury Vehicles Limited"

FCA register

2020

16 December 2020

  • Changed its registered name from "Lancaster Luxury Vehicles Limited"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Lancaster PLC 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

1998

12 January 1998

  • Board replaced: all 4 directors left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

1954

18 June 1954

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 90 events

  • All 90 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 57
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Firms connected to Stratstone Luxury Vehicles

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

connected firms
12
share a director
12
share its phone number
10

In the full report: all 12 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (12), the same phone number (10)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 119 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 90 events in its history
  • 12 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Stratstone Luxury Vehicles Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Stratstone Luxury Vehicles Limited (FRN 311483) 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 Stratstone Luxury Vehicles’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01623 725200 and the website stratstone.com for Stratstone Luxury Vehicles. 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 13 other FCA firms.
Is Stratstone Luxury Vehicles a scam or clone?
Stratstone Luxury Vehicles 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 Stratstone Luxury Vehicles?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Stratstone Luxury Vehicles to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Stratstone Luxury Vehicles?
Stratstone Luxury Vehicles is owned by Lancaster PLC, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Stratstone Luxury Vehicles?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Stratstone Luxury Vehicles: David Neil Williamson, Richard John Thomas and Richard James Maloney.
How long has Stratstone Luxury Vehicles been in business?
The company was formed on 18 June 1954, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Stratstone Luxury Vehicles use any other names?
It trades as Mercedes-Benz of Chelmsford, Mercedes-Benz of Colchester, Mercedes-Benz of Ipswich, Mercedes-Benz of Lakeside and Mercedes-Benz of Southend, and 3 more names. It has previously used 9 other names, including Jardine Luxury Vehicles Limited, Lancaster Luxury Vehicles Limited and Jardine Witham.

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