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- European Car Centre Limited
European Car Centre Limited
- Company number
- 05352063
- Incorporated
- 3 Feb 200521 years trading
- Registered office
- 27 ST. Cuthberts Street, Bedford, MK40 3JG
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
European Car Centre Limited is a 21-year-old private limited company registered in Bedford, company number 05352063, one of 231 vehicle repair garages in Bedford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 November 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 28 February 2027 is due at HMRC on 28 February 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 £36K (+34.6%) on the year before, to £139K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £208K against £139K owed within a year: 1.5 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | £139K | £6,799 | £208K | £139K | 0 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £103K | £2,584 | £179K | £137K | 6 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £56K | £1,146 | £110K | £100K | 7 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £448 | £3,955 | £59K | £102K | 8 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,624 | £32K | £71K | 5 | |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £99K | £100K | £50K | 5 | |
| 30 Sep 2019 | £58K | £86K | £64K | 7 | |
| 30 Sep 2018 | £42K | £84K | £84K | ||
| 30 Sep 2017 | £23K | £57K | £72K | ||
| 30 Sep 2016 | £22K | £66K | £88K | £94K |
Where European Car Centre Limited is registered
The registered office is in Bedford (MK40), in the Bedford local authority area, East of England. Show MK40 3JG on a map.
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- Hardline Group LtdCleaning companies
- Mpower Electrical Solutions LtdElectricians
- Property Refurbishment LimitedProperty developers
Shared registered office
212 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 European Car 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 November 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Dec 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 29 Feb 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Mar 2028 to 31 May 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jun 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 29 Feb 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 May 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Aug 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 Feb 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
- 05352063
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 3 February 2005 (21 years ago)
- Registered office
- 27 ST. Cuthberts Street, Bedford, MK40 3JG
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 28 February (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 28 February 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 3 February 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 4 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 Bedford
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Bedford.
- Express Recovery Bedford Ltd2025
- Fairway Tyre & Auto Services Rickmansworth Limited2009
- Fast Fit Bay Ltd2023
- Fenlake Auto Electrical Services (Bedford) Limited2015
- First Choice Garages Ltd2026
- Fred's World Limited2012
- Garage Twenty Ltd2022
- Geco Repairs Ltd2024
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Frequently asked questions
When are European Car Centre Limited's accounts due?
European Car Centre Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 November 2027 (in 413 days), covering the period to 28 February 2027.
When is European Car Centre Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 28 February 2027 is due at HMRC by 28 February 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 December 2027.
Is European Car Centre Limited still trading?
European Car 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 European Car Centre Limited do?
European Car Centre Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is European Car Centre Limited?
European Car Centre Limited was incorporated on 3 February 2005, 21 years ago.
What is the penalty if European Car 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 European Car 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.