FSCS in-default register

The Carlton Garage (Preston) Ltd, trading as Ainsdale Finance and Leasing

Declared in default15 April 2020FRN 310259

What this means for you

Because The Carlton Garage (Preston) Ltd, trading as Ainsdale Finance and Leasing has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.

Background

The Carlton Garage (Preston) Ltd, trading as Ainsdale Finance and Leasing (FRN 310259), was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 15 April 2020. The firm's product types are not specified in available records. Former customers may be eligible for FSCS compensation, though the applicable limit depends on the specific financial products involved.

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How to claim

  1. Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
  2. Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
  3. Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
  4. Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
  5. The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.