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- Coles Automotive Ltd
Coles Automotive Ltd
- Company number
- 08753957
- Incorporated
- 30 Oct 201312 years trading
- Registered office
- Browns Meadow, Edburton, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9FW
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Coles Automotive Ltd is a 12-year-old private limited company registered in Henfield, company number 08753957, one of 16 vehicle repair garages in Henfield. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 £206K (+21.4%) on the year before, to £1.2M.
- Net assets rose in 8 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.5M against £425K owed within a year: 3.5 times cover.
- 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £1.2M | £68K | £1.5M | £425K | 15 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £963K | £292K | £1.3M | £379K | 15 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £797K | £68K | £992K | £237K | 14 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £718K | £181K | £940K | £261K | 12 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £549K | £385K | £703K | £192K | 9 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £378K | £384K | £638K | £242K | 9 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £217K | £97K | £352K | £171K | 9 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £164K | £95K | £337K | £210K | 9 |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £104K | £139K | £383K | £237K | 8 |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £110K | £125K | £400K | £240K | 8 |
Where Coles Automotive Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Henfield (BN5), in the Horsham local authority area, South East. Show BN5 9FW on a map.
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Also registered at this address
2 other companies use the same registered office as Coles Automotive Ltd.
- Coles Automotive Holdings LimitedMechanics and garages
- Coles Automotive Property LimitedProperty developers
What happens if Coles Automotive Ltd 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 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Jan 2028 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2028 to 30 Jun 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 08753957
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 30 October 2013 (12 years ago)
- Registered office
- Browns Meadow, Edburton, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9FW
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 22 February 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 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 Henfield
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Henfield.
- D C Coachworks (Henfield) Limited2008
- Dent Magician Limited1992
- Keen & Betts Limited1971
- Mile Oak Services Ltd2013
- Partridge Green Motorsport Ltd2024
- Servicing Sussex Limited2021
- Steve Bray Ltd2017
- Valvoline Service Centre Ullapool Limited2014
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Frequently asked questions
When are Coles Automotive Ltd's accounts due?
Coles Automotive Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2027 (in 444 days), covering the period to 31 March 2027.
When is Coles Automotive Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2028.
Is Coles Automotive Ltd still trading?
Coles Automotive Ltd 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 Coles Automotive Ltd do?
Coles Automotive Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Coles Automotive Ltd?
Coles Automotive Ltd was incorporated on 30 October 2013, 12 years ago.
What is the penalty if Coles Automotive Ltd 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 Coles Automotive Ltd 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.