West Wallasey Car Hire Limited

Reference number: 662152

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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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  • When westwallasey.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0151 630 3000 is
  • Who else gives the postcode CH45 8RH
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Other names (1)

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

  • Fleet Hire Services Trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers 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
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

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
01172466
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 June 1974 (52 years old)
Registered office
Fleet House, 40 Cross Lane, Wallasey, CH45 8RH, England
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Karla Suzanne Smith Director Oct 1973 29 Sep 2020 1 other company
Michael Anthony Kenny Director May 1951 Not published 7 other companies

Other companies run by these 2 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
8
closed down
2
still active
6

In the full report: all 8 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
  • All 7 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

West Wallasey Car Hire’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (18)

2022

20 September 2022

  • Fleethire Services Limited gave up control

Companies House

2017

29 January 2017

  • Fleethire Services Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

31 March 2015

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

FCA register

1974

3 June 1974

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 18 events

  • All 18 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 10
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  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 18 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is West Wallasey Car Hire Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, West Wallasey Car Hire Limited (FRN 662152) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since March 2015 and works as a car leasing or hire. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is West Wallasey Car Hire’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0151 630 3000 and the website westwallasey.com for West Wallasey Car Hire. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is West Wallasey Car Hire a scam or clone?
West Wallasey Car Hire 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 West Wallasey Car Hire?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how West Wallasey Car Hire handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about West Wallasey Car Hire to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns West Wallasey Car Hire?
Companies House lists no one with significant control of West Wallasey Car Hire now. Before that, it was controlled by Fleethire Services Limited.
Who runs West Wallasey Car Hire?
Companies House lists 2 directors of West Wallasey Car Hire: Karla Suzanne Smith and Michael Anthony Kenny.
How long has West Wallasey Car Hire been in business?
The company was formed on 3 June 1974, and has held its current FCA authorisation since March 2015.
Does West Wallasey Car Hire use any other names?
It trades as Fleet Hire Services.

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