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Guards Automotive Limited

07506891

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

DOWNSVIEW HOUSE, OXTED, RH8 0QE
Incorporated 26/01/2011

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
52290
Other transportation support activities
82990
Other business support service activities
96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr Duncan Luke Hirschfield

director · Since 26/01/2011

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 39

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Duncan Luke Hirschfield

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 39

Farncombe Service Station, Meadrow, Godalming, GU7 3HT

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Felicity Jane Hirschfield

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 38

Downsview House, 141 - 143 Station Road East, Oxted, RH8 0QE

Notified 31/08/2025

Former PSCs

Mr James Kashel

Ceased 25/09/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 21/05/2020Registered 03/06/2020

CompanyRankvs 735+ SIC 45200 peers
78

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.74× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£335k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£156k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£366k

Working capital

Current Assets

£576k

Current Liabilities

£211k

Fixed Assets

£61k

Debtors

£365k

15avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£48k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£427k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.74-£22k
20243.46+£52k
20233.44—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.