Worcester Carsales Limited

Reference number: 303948

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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 twall.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01384 288333 is
  • Who else gives the postcode DY6 8XB
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Other names (14)

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

  • Clarks Hyundai Trading name
  • Clark's of Kidderminster Trading name
  • Clarks of Stourbridge Trading name
  • Dudley Motor Company Trading name
  • Halesowen Motor House Trading name
  • Hyundai Birmingham West Trading name
  • Kidderminster Motor House Trading name
  • Leominster Motors Trading name
  • Ludlow Motors Trading name
  • Motorfair Trading name
  • Stourbridge Motor House Trading name
  • Stourbridge Motors Trading name
  • T.Wall Garages Trading name
  • Clarks Direct Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
00595935
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 December 1957 (68 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
Alexandra Lilian Grieveson Director Oct 1981 23 Jul 2018 1 other company
Oliver Grieveson Director Jan 1988 23 Jul 2018 1 other company
Stephen James Grieveson Director Jul 1986 7 Mar 2019 1 other company
Frances Eleanor Marion Grieveson Director Aug 1955 Not published 7 other companies
Stuart Paul Grieveson Director Aug 1953 Not published 5 other companies
Stuart Paul Grieveson Secretary Not published Not published 5 other companies

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
7
closed down
6
run together
5

In the full report: all 7 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 5 companies these 5 directors run together
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Key dates in its history

Worcester Carsales’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (26)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Worcester Carsales Limited (Holdings) 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

1957

23 December 1957

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 26 events

  • All 26 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 3
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  • 7 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 26 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Worcester Carsales Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Worcester Carsales Limited (FRN 303948) 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 Worcester Carsales’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01384 288333 and the website twall.co.uk for Worcester Carsales. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Worcester Carsales a scam or clone?
Worcester Carsales 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 Worcester Carsales?
It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Worcester Carsales to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Worcester Carsales?
Worcester Carsales is owned by Worcester Carsales Limited (Holdings) Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Worcester Carsales?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Worcester Carsales: Alexandra Lilian Grieveson, Oliver Grieveson, Stephen James Grieveson, Frances Eleanor Marion Grieveson and Stuart Paul Grieveson.
How long has Worcester Carsales been in business?
The company was formed on 23 December 1957, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Worcester Carsales use any other names?
It trades as Clarks Hyundai, Clark's of Kidderminster, Clarks of Stourbridge, Dudley Motor Company and Halesowen Motor House, and 8 more names. It has previously used the name Clarks Direct.

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