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Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited
- Company number
- 04655525
- Incorporated
- 4 Feb 200323 years trading
- Registered office
- 1 Back Casson Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JH
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited is a 23-year-old private limited company registered in Ulverston, company number 04655525, one of 16 vehicle repair garages in Ulverston. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 £4,517 (-7.9%) on the year before, to £53K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £131K against £133K owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- 10 employees on average, up from 8 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 Mar 2025 | £53K | -£1,819 | £131K | £133K | 10 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £57K | £6,608 | £147K | £138K | 8 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £50K | £13K | £116K | £134K | 9 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £64K | £24K | £151K | £135K | 8 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £66K | £15K | £148K | £109K | 8 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £46K | £2,706 | £65K | £86K | 9 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £65K | £21K | £117K | £151K | 9 |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £47K | £8,940 | £89K | £133K | 9 |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £32K | £8,870 | £95K | £142K | 8 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | £17K | £13K | £72K | £123K |
Public contracts won
Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited has 2 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £175K, from 2023 to 2026. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. For 1 of them the published figure is a shared or multi-year ceiling (a framework place, a multi-supplier award, or more than a small company could hold alone), so no value is shown. 1 of these were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria1 award
- The Police & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria1 award
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria | Vehicle Body Repair | £175K | 30 Jul 2026 |
| The Police & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria | Vehicle Body Repair Service | Ceiling, not shown | 2 Feb 2023 |
Where Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited is registered
The registered office is in Ulverston (LA12), in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area, North West. Show LA12 7JH on a map.
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What happens if Smarter Cars (Ulverston) 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 31 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 04655525
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 4 February 2003 (23 years ago)
- Registered office
- 1 Back Casson Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JH
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 4 February 2026
- 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 Ulverston
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Ulverston.
- SWR Jeffrey Ltd2026
- TJ & Pa Danson Limited2002
- Ulverston Tyres Limited2013
- Ainsworths Garage Limited2016
- Athersmith Motor Services Limited2001
- Autodent (Cumbria) Ltd2012
- BB Garage Limited2025
- Cumbria Tyres Limited2002
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Frequently asked questions
When are Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited's accounts due?
Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited still trading?
Smarter Cars (Ulverston) 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 Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited do?
Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited?
Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited was incorporated on 4 February 2003, 23 years ago.
Has Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited has 2 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £175K), most recently from The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria.
What is the penalty if Smarter Cars (Ulverston) 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 Smarter Cars (Ulverston) 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.