When you choose Mercedes-Benz Hempstead, you’re not just selecting a luxury vehicle; you’re partnering with a dealership that prioritizes transparency and operates with the highest standards of regulatory compliance. As part of the esteemed Group 1 Automotive, Mercedes-Benz Hempstead adheres to all legal and financial guidelines, ensuring a trustworthy and secure experience for every customer.
Group 1 Automotive, the operating name for a network of companies that includes Mercedes-Benz Hempstead, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Group 1 Automotive UK Limited. This group is registered in England and Wales with VAT Registration No. GB252853986 and maintains its Registered Office at First Point St. Leonards Road, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LS. This formal structure underscores our commitment to accountability and operational integrity at every level, including right here at Mercedes-Benz Hempstead.
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Financial Conduct Authority Regulation: Your Assurance of Quality Service
Group 1 Automotive UK Limited, and by extension Mercedes-Benz Hempstead, is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for insurance distribution activities under FRN 6713901. Furthermore, Group 1 Retail Limited, which encompasses our retail operations, is also regulated by the FCA, both as a Credit Broker (not a Lender) and for insurance distribution activities, under FRN 312637. This dual regulation highlights our dedication to providing financial services with utmost responsibility and care. Other entities within our network, such as Barons Autostar Limited (FRN 685296) and L & L Inc Limited (FRN 687535), also operate under FCA authorization as Credit Brokers. This comprehensive FCA regulation across our group provides you with the confidence that Mercedes-Benz Hempstead operates under strict financial and ethical guidelines, ensuring your peace of mind.
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Transparent Vehicle Financing at Mercedes-Benz Hempstead
Understanding vehicle financing can be complex, and at Mercedes-Benz Hempstead, we strive to make this process as transparent and straightforward as possible. When you choose to arrange your vehicle finance through us, we will introduce you to our preferred Lender at a fixed interest rate. It’s important to note that we do not charge you, our valued customer, any fee for this introduction. Our role is to connect you with reputable lenders to facilitate your vehicle purchase, and this introduction does not constitute independent financial advice.
For our services in connecting you with a lender, we receive a commission from that lender. This commission is structured either as a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow. Complete transparency is our policy, and we are committed to providing you with full information regarding the amount and calculation of this commission before we introduce you to the lender. Terms and Conditions will apply to any finance agreement, and we encourage you to review these carefully.
At Mercedes-Benz Hempstead, we believe in building lasting relationships with our customers based on trust and transparency. Our adherence to FCA regulations and our commitment to clear communication regarding financial services are testaments to this philosophy. Visit Mercedes-Benz Hempstead today and experience the confidence of working with a dealership that puts your needs and peace of mind first.
