THE CAR AND VAN STORE LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01797741 · ltd · incorporated 1984-03-07
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueDormant / non-trading with a 61-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 61). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 40.9y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 40.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (4 active, 14 linked, 10 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
29 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
142 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 address
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 address
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (46 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-17📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-02-27📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-11-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-02➕THOMAS, Richard John appointeddirector
- 2024-06-28➖WILLIS, Mark Simon resigneddirector
- 2024-06-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-02-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-02-07📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-02-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-02-01➕WILLIAMSON, Neil appointeddirector
- 2024-01-31➖BERMAN, William resigneddirector
- 2023-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-04-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-04-09➕BERMAN, William appointeddirector
- 2019-10-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-07-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-06-30➖HERBERT, Mark Philip resigneddirector
- 2019-04-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-04-08➕WILLIS, Mark Simon appointeddirector
- 2019-04-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-04-01➕HERBERT, Mark Philip appointeddirector
- 2019-03-31➖FINN, Trevor Garry resigneddirector
- 2019-03-31➖HOLDEN, Timothy Paul resigneddirector
- 2017-01-01➕MALONEY, Richard James appointedsecretary
- 2017-01-01➖SYKES, Hilary Claire resignedsecretary
- 2013-05-07🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2009-12-11➕HOLDEN, Timothy Paul appointeddirector
- 2009-12-10➖FORSYTH, David Robertson resigneddirector
- 2009-05-13🔒Charge registered #4Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties (The Override Agent)
- 1997-10-01➕FORSYTH, David Robertson appointeddirector
- 1997-10-01➖WHEELER, Ian resigneddirector
- 1995-09-12➖QUIGG, Kevin Barry resigneddirector
- 1994-12-05➖HIBBERT, David Anthony resignedsecretary
- 1994-12-05➕SYKES, Hilary Claire appointedsecretary
- 1989-08-03🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1989-03-02🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 1988-02-05🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1987-05-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 1986-09-22🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1985-05-20🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 1984-03-07🏢Company incorporatedAs THE CAR AND VAN STORE LIMITED
Owner dependency
73/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Pendragon Motor Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
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Pendragon Motor Group Limited
Corporate parent
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THE CAR AND VAN STORE LIMITED
This company · 01797741
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pendragon Motor Group Limited Corporate entity | — | 75–100% | 75-100% voting | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1984-03-07
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
Lithia House 2 Oakwood Court, Little Oak Drive
Annesley
Nottingham
NG15 0DR
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-29
Last: 2025-09-15
Officers (4 active · 10 resigned)
MALONEY, Richard James→
Activesecretary · appointed 2017-01-01
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THOMAS, Richard John→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2024-09-02
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WILLIAMSON, Neil→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2024-02-01
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PENDRAGON MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-director
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HIBBERT, David Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1994-12-05
SYKES, Hilary Claire→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-12-05 · resigned 2017-01-01
BERMAN, William→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2020-04-09 · resigned 2024-01-31
FINN, Trevor Garry→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · resigned 2019-03-31
FORSYTH, David Robertson→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 1997-10-01 · resigned 2009-12-10
HERBERT, Mark Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2019-04-01 · resigned 2019-06-30
HOLDEN, Timothy Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2009-12-11 · resigned 2019-03-31
QUIGG, Kevin Barry→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · resigned 1995-09-12
WHEELER, Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · resigned 1997-10-01
WILLIS, Mark Simon→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2019-04-08 · resigned 2024-06-28
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties (The Override Agent) | A security agreement | 1 property | 13/05/2009 | 07/05/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 21/05/1987 | 02/03/1989 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 2 properties | 22/09/1986 | 03/08/1989 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 20/05/1985 | 05/02/1988 |
Recent filings (142 total)
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-03-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-10-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-15
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
accounts · AA01
2025-02-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-11-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-09-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-06-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-02-08
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-02-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-02-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-12-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-10-05