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- Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd
Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd
- Company number
- 10027758
- Incorporated
- 26 Feb 201610 years trading
- Registered office
- McAbe Ford Williams, 2 the Links, Herne Bay, CT6 7GQ
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Herne Bay, company number 10027758, one of 11 motor trade companies in Herne Bay. 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 £2,188 (+1.8%) on the year before, to £121K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £199K against £82K owed within a year: 2.4 times cover.
- 4 employees on average, up from 3 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2017 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £121K | £53K | £199K | £82K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £118K | £56K | £197K | £76K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £118K | £89K | £227K | £99K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £111K | £39K | £220K | £93K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £84K | £1,975 | £167K | £60K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £42K | £5,663 | £93K | £51K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £14K | £20K | £83K | £70K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2018 | -£10K | £14K | £66K | £78K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2017 | -£3,445 | £18K | £46K | £52K | 3 |
Where Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Herne Bay (CT6), in the Canterbury local authority area, South East. Show CT6 7GQ on a map.
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What happens if Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd 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
- 10027758
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 26 February 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- McAbe Ford Williams, 2 the Links, Herne Bay, CT6 7GQ
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 26 February 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.
Similar companies in Herne Bay
Other active motor trade companies registered in Herne Bay.
- All Junk & Waste Limited2023
- County Garage (Sales) Limited1991
- Friars Motor Company Limited2017
- G. Marsh Car Sales Limited1981
- Kaby Automotive Ltd2026
- Mini Cars Today Ltd2021
- New & Used Tyres Limited2023
- Syed Auto Traders Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd's accounts due?
Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd'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 Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd still trading?
Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd 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 Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd do?
Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd?
Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd was incorporated on 26 February 2016, 10 years ago.
What is the penalty if Wightmans Used Car Centre 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 Wightmans Used Car Centre Ltd 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.