Swansway Garages Limited

Reference number: 304920

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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 swanswaygarages.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01270 848980 is
  • Who else gives the postcode CW1 6YY
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Other names (74)

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

  • Blackburn Audi Trading name
  • BYD Chester Trading name
  • BYD Crewe Trading name
  • BYD Stoke Trading name
  • Carlisle Audi Trading name
  • Crewe Audi Trading name
  • Crewe Volkswagen Trading name
  • CUPRA Agency Crewe Trading name
  • CUPRA Agency Oldham Trading name
  • CUPRA / SEAT Crewe Trading name
  • CUPRA / SEAT Oldham Trading name
  • Motor Match Bolton Trading name
  • Motor Match Chester Trading name
  • Motor Match Crewe Trading name
  • Motor Match Stockport Trading name
  • Motor Match Stoke Trading name
  • Motor Match Wrexham Trading name
  • Oldham Volkswagen Trading name
  • Preston Audi Trading name
  • Sell 2 Swansway Trading name
  • Stable Vehicle Contracts Trading name
  • Stafford Audi Trading name
  • Stafford Land Rover Trading name
  • Stoke Audi Trading name
  • Swansway Buzz Centre Crewe Trading name
  • Swansway Buzz Centre Oldham Trading name
  • Swansway Buzz Centre Wrexham Trading name
  • Swansway Chester Peugeot Trading name
  • Swansway Group Trading name
  • Swansway Group Fleet Trading name
  • Swansway Honda Trading name
  • Swansway Honda Bolton Trading name
  • Swansway Honda Stockport Trading name
  • Swansway Jaecoo Stockport Trading name
  • Swansway Jaguar Crewe Trading name
  • Swansway Motor Group Trading name
  • Swansway Omoda Stockport Trading name
  • Volkswagen Van Centre (Birmingham) Trading name
  • Volkswagen Van Centre (Lancashire) Trading name
  • Volkswagen Van Centre (Liverpool) Trading name
  • Volkswagen Van Centre (Oldham) Trading name
  • Volkswagen Van Centre (Wrexham) Trading name
  • Wrexham Volkswagen Trading name
  • Charles Audi Former trading name
  • Crewe Seat Former trading name
  • Cupra Crewe Former trading name
  • Cupra Oldham Former trading name
  • Lancashire VW Van Centre Former trading name
  • Lc Charles Former trading name
  • Lc Charles Seat Former trading name
  • Lc Charles Van Centre (Crewe) Former trading name
  • Liverpool VW Van Centre Former trading name
  • Manchester Honda Former trading name
  • Motor Match Blackburn Former trading name
  • Motor Match Chester & Jeep Former trading name
  • Motor Match Liverpool Former trading name
  • Motor Match Rochdale Former trading name
  • Motor Match Stafford Former trading name
  • Omoda/Jaecoo Stockport Former trading name
  • Rochdale Honda Former trading name
  • Stafford Vehicle Leasing Former trading name
  • Stockport Honda Former trading name
  • Swansway Chester Former trading name
  • Swansway Chester Abarth Former trading name
  • Swansway Chester Citroen Former trading name
  • Swansway Chester Fiat Former trading name
  • Swansway Chester Jeep Former trading name
  • Swansway Honda Manchester Former trading name
  • Swansway Honda Rochdale Former trading name
  • UChoose Contracts Former trading name
  • Van Match Liverpool Former trading name
  • Volkswagen Van Centre Former trading name
  • VW Van Centre Birmingham Former trading name
  • Wrexham VW Commercial Vehicles 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
04507008
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 August 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Michael Smyth Director Jan 1939 8 Aug 2002 28 other companies
John Smyth Director Jan 1967 15 May 2003 16 other companies
Peter Smyth Director Nov 1964 15 May 2003 17 other companies
David Smyth Director Jun 1962 12 Sep 2003 11 other companies
Richard Allan Marsland Director Jan 1962 30 Sep 2017 8 other companies
Richard Marsland Secretary Not published 30 Sep 2017 –

Other companies run by these 5 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
37
closed down
18
are FCA-registered
3

In the full report: all 37 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 3 on the FCA register, including one no longer authorised
  • The 18 companies these 5 directors run together
  • All 9 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (5) All events (133)

2016

1 July 2016

  • Swansway Group 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

2002

8 August 2002

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 133 events

  • All 133 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 13
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Firms connected to Swansway Garages

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

connected firms
2
share its postcode
2
past links
3

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 3 past links through former directors
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  • 37 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 133 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Swansway Garages Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Swansway Garages Limited (FRN 304920) 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 Swansway Garages’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01270 848980 and the website swanswaygarages.com for Swansway Garages. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Swansway Garages a scam or clone?
Swansway Garages 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 Swansway Garages?
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 Swansway Garages to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Swansway Garages?
Swansway Garages is owned by Swansway Group Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 1 July 2016.
Who runs Swansway Garages?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Swansway Garages: Michael Smyth, John Smyth, Peter Smyth, David Smyth and Richard Allan Marsland.
How long has Swansway Garages been in business?
The company was formed on 8 August 2002, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Swansway Garages use any other names?
It trades as Blackburn Audi, BYD Chester, BYD Crewe, BYD Stoke and Carlisle Audi, and 38 more names. It has previously used 31 other names, including Charles Audi, Crewe Seat and Cupra Crewe.

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