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- D and C Autos Ltd
D and C Autos Ltd
- Company number
- 08543299
- Incorporated
- 24 May 201313 years trading
- Registered office
- 63A Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6AQ
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
D and C Autos Ltd is a 13-year-old private limited company registered in Preston, company number 08543299, one of 272 vehicle repair garages in Preston. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 31 May 2026.
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 down £6,968 (-9.7%) on the year before, to -£79K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2024 | -£79K | £68K | 2 | ||
| 31 May 2023 | -£72K | £59K | 2 | ||
| 31 May 2022 | -£63K | £257 | £51K | 2 | |
| 31 May 2021 | -£56K | £7 | £48K | 2 | |
| 31 May 2020 | £15K | £21K | 2 | ||
| 31 May 2019 | £2,727 | £0 | £17K | ||
| 31 May 2018 | £3,473 | ||||
| 31 May 2017 | -£5,249 | £3,798 | |||
| 31 May 2016 | -£6,722 | £3,798 | |||
| 31 May 2015 | -£8,210 | £14K |
Where D and C Autos Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Preston (PR4), in the West Lancashire local authority area, North West. Show PR4 6AQ on a map.
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What happens if D and C Autos Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £750 (£1,500 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Aug 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2026 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Feb 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 2027 | 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
- 08543299
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 24 May 2013 (13 years ago)
- Registered office
- 63A Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6AQ
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 14 September 2026
Filing notes for vehicle repair garages
Garages hold parts stock and often own diagnostic equipment and ramps, which qualify for capital allowances.
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Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Preston.
- D B Auto Assist Ltd2016
- Dal Autodynamics Limited2003
- Das Preston Limited2021
- David Ball Motors Limited2002
- Deepdale Service Station Limited2011
- Deepdale Tyres & Auto Centre Limited2011
- Demon Wheels Ltd2014
- Diesel Bob (UK) Limited2009
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Frequently asked questions
When are D and C Autos Ltd's accounts due?
D and C Autos Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 31 May 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is D and C Autos Ltd's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 31 May 2025, due by 31 May 2026, and one for the period to 31 August 2025, due by 31 August 2026. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is D and C Autos Ltd still trading?
D and C Autos Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 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 D and C Autos Ltd do?
D and C Autos Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is D and C Autos Ltd?
D and C Autos Ltd was incorporated on 24 May 2013, 13 years ago.
What is the penalty if D and C Autos 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 D and C Autos Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 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.