Tesla Motors Limited

Reference number: 1060499

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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

ABLE INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED Reference number: 311649 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.
  • Tesla Motors Limited (FRN 1060499) is an AR of ABLE INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED (FRN 311649). When you use Tesla Motors's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Tesla Motors, 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.

This company holds 2 other FCA records

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Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When tesla.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01628 244000 is
  • Who else gives the postcode M11 3DX
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Other names (1)

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

  • Tesla Trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Able Insurance Services 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.

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Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
04384008
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 February 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
185 Ashton New Road, Manchester, M11 3DX, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Manufacture of motor vehicles (SIC 29100)
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Timothy James Findlay Director Feb 1992 26 Jan 2022 None
Joseph Aaron Gruber Director Sep 1966 11 Aug 2023 2 other companies
Charles Edward Biggs Cook Director Jul 1993 15 Jan 2026 None
Chi Yan Andrew Lam Director Sep 1981 31 Jul 2026 2 other companies

Other companies run by these 4 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 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The one on the FCA register
  • The 1 company these 4 directors run together
  • All 24 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (4) All events (48)

2026

25 August 2026

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Tesla, Inc. took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2007

1 December 2007

  • Board replaced: its only director left and a new director took over

Companies House

2002

28 February 2002

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 48 events

  • All 48 events in its history (4 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 42
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Firms connected to Tesla Motors

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

connected firm
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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  • 3 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 48 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Tesla Motors Limited FCA authorised?
Tesla Motors Limited (FRN 1060499) 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 Tesla Motors?
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. Tesla Motors Limited (FRN 1060499) is an AR of ABLE INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED (FRN 311649). When you use Tesla Motors's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Tesla Motors, 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 Tesla Motors’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01628 244000 and the website tesla.com/en_gb for Tesla Motors. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Tesla Motors a scam or clone?
Tesla Motors 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 Tesla Motors?
Protection works through Able Insurance Services Limited, the principal firm responsible for Tesla Motors's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns Tesla Motors?
Tesla Motors is owned by Tesla, Inc., which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Tesla Motors?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Tesla Motors: Timothy James Findlay, Joseph Aaron Gruber, Charles Edward Biggs Cook and Chi Yan Andrew Lam.
How long has Tesla Motors been in business?
The company was formed on 28 February 2002.
Does Tesla Motors use any other names?
It trades as Tesla.

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