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Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre Limited
- Company number
- 04622686
- Incorporated
- 20 Dec 200223 years trading
- Registered office
- C/O DJH Chester City, Chester House, Lloyd Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9HQ
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre Limited is a 23-year-old private limited company registered in Ellesmere Port, company number 04622686, one of 39 vehicle repair garages in Ellesmere Port. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 December 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 £9,471 (+6.3%) on the year before, to £160K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £289K against £478K owed within a year: 0.6 times cover.
- 11 employees on average, down from 12 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £160K | £121K | £289K | £478K | 11 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £150K | £107K | £258K | £473K | 12 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £165K | £41K | £191K | £392K | 12 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £183K | £19K | £259K | £424K | 11 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £219K | £50K | £236K | £397K | 11 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £218K | £86K | £244K | £431K | 11 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £216K | £79K | £260K | £452K | 11 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £211K | £33K | £232K | £431K | |
| 31 Dec 2017 | £226K | £54K | £256K | £409K | |
| 31 Dec 2016 | £53K | £429K |
Where Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre Limited is registered
The registered office is in Ellesmere Port (CH65), in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area, North West. Show CH65 9HQ on a map.
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Shared registered office
34 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre 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 30 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 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
- 04622686
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 20 December 2002 (23 years ago)
- Registered office
- C/O DJH Chester City, Chester House, Lloyd Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9HQ
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320) - Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 20 December 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 2 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 Ellesmere Port
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Ellesmere Port.
- Cristian Garage Ltd2024
- Dock Street MOT Centre Ltd2025
- E P Garage Group Limited2024
- Easifit Tyres and Service Centre Ltd2017
- Eco Truck Clean Ltd2014
- Ellesmere Port Engine Centre E.P Ltd2025
- Engine Clinic Ltd2018
- Erd Mobile Auto Repair & Electrical Sysytem Limited2021
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Frequently asked questions
When are Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre Limited's accounts due?
Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2027.
Is Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre Limited still trading?
Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre 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 Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre Limited do?
Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320).
How old is Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre Limited?
Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre Limited was incorporated on 20 December 2002, 23 years ago.
What is the penalty if Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre 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 Chester Towbar & Trailer Centre 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.