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- Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers Limited
Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers Limited
- Company number
- 02457863
- Incorporated
- 9 Jan 199036 years trading
- Registered office
- 203 Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PN
- Nature of business
- Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories; Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers Limited is a 36-year-old private limited company registered in South Croydon, company number 02457863, one of 20 motor trade companies in South Croydon. 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 up £1,177 (+0.6%) on the year before, to £213K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £256K against £44K owed within a year: 5.9 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 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £213K | £110K | £256K | £44K | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £211K | £145K | £292K | £81K | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £241K | £130K | £280K | £51K | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £293K | £162K | £300K | £31K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £259K | £101K | £265K | £42K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £268K | £252K | £376K | £156K | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £199K | £186K | £308K | £169K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £164K | £177K | £250K | £157K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £115K | £197K | £285K | £253K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | £103K | £101K | £167K | £160K |
Where Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers Limited is registered
The registered office is in South Croydon (CR2), in the Croydon local authority area, London. Show CR2 0PN on a map.
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What happens if Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers 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
- 02457863
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 9 January 1990 (36 years ago)
- Registered office
- 203 Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PN
- Nature of business
- Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310)
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320) - Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 8 January 2026
Filing notes for motor trade companies
Motor trade companies hold vehicle stock, and how that stock is valued at the year end moves the profit directly. Some use the VAT margin scheme.
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- Antares Systems Ltd2022
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- Deutsche Motors Repair Ltd2024
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- Es Garage HH Limited2026
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- Hsa Cars Ltd2024
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Frequently asked questions
When are Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers Limited's accounts due?
Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers 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 Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers 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 Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers Limited still trading?
Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers 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 Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers Limited do?
Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers Limited is registered under Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310); Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320).
How old is Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers Limited?
Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers Limited was incorporated on 9 January 1990, 36 years ago.
What is the penalty if Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers 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 Vintage & Classic Shock Absorbers 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.