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- Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited
Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited
- Company number
- 05365816
- Incorporated
- 15 Feb 200521 years trading
- Registered office
- Great Barr Auto Recovery Ltd, Paper Mill End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8NH
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited is a 21-year-old private limited company registered in Birmingham, company number 05365816, one of 1,013 vehicle repair garages in Birmingham. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 April 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 July 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 down £109K (-23.4%) on the year before, to £357K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £313K against £434K owed within a year: 0.7 times cover.
- 41 employees on average, down from 42 the year before.
- 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 Jul 2024 | £357K | £209K | £313K | £434K | 41 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £465K | £316K | £426K | £391K | 42 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £938K | £696K | £821K | £361K | 48 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £873K | £688K | £880K | £359K | 49 |
| 31 Jul 2020 | £728K | £511K | £728K | £304K | 59 |
| 31 Jul 2019 | £585K | £92K | £333K | £274K | 48 |
| 31 Jul 2018 | £595K | £215K | £519K | £405K | 50 |
| 31 Jul 2017 | £528K | £30K | £271K | £235K | 73 |
| 31 Jul 2016 | £611K | £302K | £467K | £331K | |
| 31 Jul 2015 | £494K | £128K | £293K | £199K |
Who runs and owns Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| A*** N*** | Director | Mar 2018 |
| K*** N*** | Secretary | Feb 2008 |
4 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| M*** N*** | Secretary | Feb 2005 | Feb 2008 |
| J*** L*** | Director | Feb 2005 | Aug 2006 |
| K*** N*** | Director | Aug 2006 | Feb 2018 |
| M*** N*** | Director | Feb 2005 | Feb 2018 |
Person with significant control
Charges (secured borrowing)
2 of 3 registered charges are outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Outstanding | Jul 2005 |
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Outstanding | Jul 2005 |
| National Westminster Bank PLC | Satisfied Oct 2021 | Jun 2005 |
Where Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited is registered
The registered office is in Birmingham (B44), in the Birmingham local authority area, West Midlands. Show B44 8NH on a map.
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What happens if Great Barr Auto Recovery 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 April 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 May 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Nov 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Aug 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Oct 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jul 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
- 05365816
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 15 February 2005 (21 years ago)
- Registered office
- Great Barr Auto Recovery Ltd, Paper Mill End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8NH
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 18 June 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 2 outstanding of 3 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 Birmingham
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Birmingham.
- Great Barr MOT and Service Centre Limited2018
- Green Auto Management Ltd2013
- Green Lane Hand Car Wash Ltd2021
- GS Autos Ltd2010
- Gsoperatives Limited2022
- GT Auto Mechanics Ltd2026
- H & A Mobile Tyres Ltd2024
- H M Screens Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited's accounts due?
Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2027 (in 199 days), covering the period to 31 July 2026.
When is Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2027.
Is Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited still trading?
Great Barr Auto Recovery 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 Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited do?
Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited?
Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited was incorporated on 15 February 2005, 21 years ago.
Who runs Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited?
Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in Mar 2018. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited?
One person or company has significant control of Great Barr Auto Recovery Limited: an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
What is the penalty if Great Barr Auto Recovery 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 Great Barr Auto Recovery 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.