Underwoods Garage (Tiptree) Limited

Reference number: 310845

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Authorised by the FCA

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

This company holds another FCA record

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Website, phone number and address

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  • When underwoodsmotoring.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01621 817781 is
  • Who else gives the postcode CO5 0LG
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Other names (18)

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

  • Underwoods Colchester Trading name
  • Underwoods Kia Trading name
  • Underwoods Mazda Trading name
  • Underwoods Motor Grp Trading name
  • Underwoods Motoring Trading name
  • Underwoods of Clacton Trading name
  • Underwoods of Colchester Trading name
  • Underwoods of Tiptree Trading name
  • Underwoods Skoda Trading name
  • Underwoods Sudbury (Skoda) Trading name
  • Underwoods Sudbury (Vauxhall) Trading name
  • Underwoods Chrysler Former trading name
  • Underwoods Clacton Skoda Former trading name
  • Underwoods Colchester (Peugeot) Former trading name
  • Underwoods Ford Former trading name
  • Underwoods of Mersea Former trading name
  • Underwoods Renault Former trading name
  • Underwoods Sudbury (Peugeot) 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.
Show FCA detail (9 permissions)
  • 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
01590739
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 October 1981 (45 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)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Carolyn Ann O'Keeffe Director Oct 1959 Not published 2 other companies
Gerald Wiggins Director Oct 1952 Not published 2 other companies
Gerald Wiggins Secretary Not published 18 Mar 1994 2 other companies

Other companies run by these 2 directors

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other companies
2
closed down
2
run together
2

In the full report: all 2 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 2 companies these 2 directors run together
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Key dates in its history

Underwoods Garage (Tiptree)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (33)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Gerald Wiggins 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

1981

12 October 1981

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 33 events

  • All 33 events in its history (5 shown here)
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  • 2 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 33 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Underwoods Garage (Tiptree) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Underwoods Garage (Tiptree) Limited (FRN 310845) 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 Underwoods Garage (Tiptree)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01621 817781 and the website underwoodsmotoring.com for Underwoods Garage (Tiptree). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Underwoods Garage (Tiptree) a scam or clone?
Underwoods Garage (Tiptree) 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 Underwoods Garage (Tiptree)?
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 Underwoods Garage (Tiptree) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Underwoods Garage (Tiptree)?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Underwoods Garage (Tiptree): Mr Gerald Wiggins (75–100% of shares).
Who runs Underwoods Garage (Tiptree)?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Underwoods Garage (Tiptree): Carolyn Ann O'Keeffe and Gerald Wiggins.
How long has Underwoods Garage (Tiptree) been in business?
The company was formed on 12 October 1981, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Underwoods Garage (Tiptree) use any other names?
It trades as Underwoods Colchester, Underwoods Kia, Underwoods Mazda, Underwoods Motor Grp and Underwoods Motoring, and 6 more names. It has previously used 7 other names, including Underwoods Chrysler, Underwoods Clacton Skoda and Underwoods Colchester (Peugeot).

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