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- Autocentre Limited
Autocentre Limited
- Company number
- 05948582
- Incorporated
- 27 Sep 200620 years trading
- Registered office
- Auto Centre, Friday Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0AA
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Autocentre Limited is a 20-year-old private limited company registered in Chorley, company number 05948582, one of 72 vehicle repair garages in Chorley. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 January 2028, and the CT600 for the period to 30 April 2027 is due at HMRC on 30 April 2028.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets up £1,583 (+1.3%) on the year before, to £122K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £470K against £414K owed within a year: 1.1 times cover.
- 13 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2017 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | £122K | £409K | £470K | £414K | 13 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | £120K | £401K | £460K | £385K | 13 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £119K | £360K | £421K | £303K | 10 |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £119K | £226K | £310K | £166K | 11 |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £113K | £266K | £365K | £223K | 11 |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £95K | £197K | £297K | £255K | 11 |
| 30 Apr 2020 | £82K | £209K | £173K | 8 | |
| 30 Apr 2019 | £91K | £175K | £132K | ||
| 30 Apr 2018 | £95K | £214K | £152K | ||
| 30 Apr 2017 | £84K | £171K | £118K |
Where Autocentre Limited is registered
The registered office is in Chorley (PR6), in the Chorley local authority area, North West. Show PR6 0AA on a map.
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What happens if Autocentre Limited files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 31 January 2028.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Feb 2028 to 29 Feb 2028 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Mar 2028 to 30 Apr 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 May 2028 to 31 Jul 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Aug 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 May 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jul 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Oct 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Apr 2029 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 05948582
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 27 September 2006 (20 years ago)
- Registered office
- Auto Centre, Friday Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0AA
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 30 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 April 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 October 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 2 registered
Filing notes for vehicle repair garages
Garages hold parts stock and often own diagnostic equipment and ramps, which qualify for capital allowances.
Similar companies in Chorley
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Chorley.
- Autovolk (Northwest) Ltd2026
- Braconash Garage Ltd2015
- Browns of Grimsargh Ltd.1994
- Burlington Motors Limited2010
- Car & Commercial (Chorley) Limited2009
- Central Bodyshop Limited1997
- CGS Auto Electrics Ltd2014
- Chorley Autocare Limited2012
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Frequently asked questions
When are Autocentre Limited's accounts due?
Autocentre Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 January 2028 (in 476 days), covering the period to 30 April 2027.
When is Autocentre Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 April 2027 is due at HMRC by 30 April 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 February 2028.
Is Autocentre Limited still trading?
Autocentre Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register as of 1 Oct 2026. Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Autocentre Limited do?
Autocentre Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Autocentre Limited?
Autocentre Limited was incorporated on 27 September 2006, 20 years ago.
What is the penalty if Autocentre Limited files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Autocentre Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.