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Supporting the automotive industry with FCA compliance since 2008.

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Directly Authorised

We help dealerships in the automotive industry maintain their existing status using our system and processes.

Directly Authorised but
need advice?

If you wish to remain Directly Authorised but require guidance on improving compliance within your business through showroom systems and processes, or have queries regarding Consumer Duty that need to be addressed, we are here to assist you.

Get help here, contact our team of industry experts.

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Become
Directly Authorised

If you’re not yet ready to become an appointed representative and are looking to become directly authorised, we can help with the following:

  • Showroom System
  • Policies & Procedures
  • E-learning Academy
  • SAF Accreditation
  • Consultancy
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Directly Authorised and looking for support?

Innovative Software Systems
and Consultancy

Improve compliance in your business by incorporating our showroom systems and processes, and gain access to our E-Learning Academy which is accredited by the IMI.

  • Maintaining your compliance
  • We consult & work with your management team
  • How we bespoke our on-line Demands and Needs system to your business
  • Online individual competence testing (an annual requirement), with certification
  • Training of all sales staff, implementing procedures and controls to FCA standards
  • Ongoing updates on regulatory changes such as Consumer Duty
  • Monitoring and support, both remotely and onsite that can be customised according to your requirements
See it in action

You maintain your direct authorisation with our on-line systems, training, staff testing, monitoring and consultative support.

Where to start..

Become Directly Authorised

You want to become directly authorised and need some advice on

  • Completing and submitting your application form to the FCA
  • The application fee £1,500 whether accepted or not, yearly costs and the type of insurance you will need
  • Training of all sales staff, implementing procedures and controls to FCA standards
  • Training requirement to FCA standards
  • How our showroom system helps you stay compliant and allows you to evidence your consumer engagement
  • Your responsiblities for making sure your implemented systems process and procedures are in line with regulators expectations
  • The regulatory paper trail needed that, is auditable and appeases the durable medium policy
  • Guidance on how you can write and implement, monitor and if asked evidence a “treating customers fairly policy”
  • Your risks and responsibilities of penalties, fines, censure and/or enforcement by the regulator
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Industry Experts

Appointed
Representatives
300 +
OEMS
7 +
Independent &
Franchised locations
1200 +
Users of our
Showroom System
6000 +

Discover our integrations

Our software and systems are integrated with the well-known DMS and CRM Systems available in the UK

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Our Customers

We work with hundreds of vehicle retailers in the UK, have a look and find out what our customers think about us

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Automotive Compliance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our Financial Services Register number is 497010. This information can be checked on the Financial Services Register by visiting the FCA’s website register.fca.org.uk or by contacting the FCA on 0800 111 6768. Automotive Compliance Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 6741798 at the registered address of Middleborough House, 16 Middleborough, Colchester, CO1 1QT. VAT registration number is 946027715.

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