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- Central Motors (Chard) Limited
Central Motors (Chard) Limited
- Company number
- 00782602
- Incorporated
- 28 Nov 196362 years trading
- Registered office
- East Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1EP
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores
Central Motors (Chard) Limited is a 62-year-old private limited company registered in Chard, company number 00782602, one of 10 motor trade companies in Chard. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 2027.
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 £168K (+6.4%) on the year before, to £2.8M.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.7M against £114K owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 12 employees on average, down from 14 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2017 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2.8M | £1.2M | £1.7M | £114K | 12 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2.6M | £1.1M | £1.6M | £120K | 14 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3.8M | £780K | £2.6M | £114K | 13 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2.8M | £728K | £2.8M | £231K | 15 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2.5M | £530K | £2.6M | £373K | 21 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £2M | £325K | £2.2M | £385K | 21 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £2.2M | £263K | £2.2M | £277K | |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £403K | £315K | £2.3M | £2.2M | 22 |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £3.5M | £193K | £3.8M | £478K | 22 |
Who runs and owns Central Motors (Chard) Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (4)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| D*** R*** | Director | before Dec 1991 |
| P*** R*** | Director | Feb 2021 |
| A*** C*** | Director | Mar 2021 |
| C*** R*** | Director | Mar 2021 |
2 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| S*** R*** | Secretary | Mar 2018 | |
| S*** R*** | Director | Mar 2018 |
Person with significant control
Charges (secured borrowing)
All 8 registered charges have been satisfied. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Santander Consumer (UK) PLC | Satisfied Jan 2016 | Oct 2012 |
| Esso Petroleum Company Limited | Satisfied Oct 2020 | Oct 2002 |
| Esso Petroleum Company,Limited | Satisfied Jul 2005 | Oct 1995 |
| Texaco Limited | Satisfied Jul 2005 | May 1993 |
| Pace Petroleum Ltd | Satisfied Jul 2005 | Sep 1987 |
| Pace Petroleum Ltd | Satisfied Jul 2005 | Aug 1984 |
| National Westminster Bank Ltd | Satisfied Jan 2012 | Jun 1971 |
| National Westminster Bank Ltd | Satisfied Jun 2012 | Jun 1971 |
Where Central Motors (Chard) Limited is registered
The registered office is in Chard (TA20), in the Somerset local authority area, South West. Show TA20 1EP on a map.
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What happens if Central Motors (Chard) 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | 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
- 00782602
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 28 November 1963 (62 years ago)
- Registered office
- East Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1EP
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores (SIC 47300) - Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 5 February 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 8 registered
Filing notes for motor trade companies
Motor trade companies hold vehicle stock, and how that stock is valued at the year end moves the profit directly. Some use the VAT margin scheme.
Similar companies in Chard
Other active motor trade companies registered in Chard.
- Chard Accident Repair Centre Ltd2025
- DDF Recovery Ltd2026
- Ea Automotive Ltd2022
- Evo Bits N Bobs Limited2018
- Harris Autos Ltd2026
- R & D Motors Ltd2018
- Slades Garage Limited1995
- Tytherleigh Vehicle Electrics Limited2022
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Frequently asked questions
When are Central Motors (Chard) Limited's accounts due?
Central Motors (Chard) Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Central Motors (Chard) Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Central Motors (Chard) Limited still trading?
Central Motors (Chard) 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 Central Motors (Chard) Limited do?
Central Motors (Chard) Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores (SIC 47300).
How old is Central Motors (Chard) Limited?
Central Motors (Chard) Limited was incorporated on 28 November 1963, 62 years ago.
Who runs Central Motors (Chard) Limited?
Central Motors (Chard) Limited has 4 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Feb 2021. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Central Motors (Chard) Limited?
One person or company has significant control of Central Motors (Chard) Limited: an individual (owns 75% or more of the shares).
What is the penalty if Central Motors (Chard) 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 Central Motors (Chard) 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.