HANSTONS LTD.
Company number 02673479 · Active · Altrincham WA14 5DD
HANSTONS LTD. is an active private limited company (company number 02673479) incorporated on 20 December 1991, registered in Altrincham. Its registered activity is maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2025, showing net assets of £72k and cash of £151k, with 9 employees on average. Net assets rose 57% on the prior period (£46k).
By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 1,903 comparable companies in Manchester (median £3,654, upper quartile £31k).
Key dates
- Incorporated
- 20 December 1991
- Next accounts due
- 30 September 2027 — in 343 days
- Confirmation statement due
- 3 January 2027 — in 73 days
Due dates are expected from Companies House filing rules; confirm on the official register before relying on them.
Activity
- SIC 45200
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Accounts type
- Total Exemption Full
- Size band
- Micro (Companies Act thresholds)
Financials — 2 periods on record, latest ending 31 December 2025
| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £72k | £151k | £34k | — | — | — | 9 |
| 31 December 2024 | £46k | £93k | £46k | — | — | — | 9 |
- Cash per employee
- £17k
Figures as filed in iXBRL accounts at Companies House. "—" means the line was not reported in that filing.
Firmoscan score: 80/100 (grade A)
- +10 Positive net assets — Net assets £71,751 at 2025-12-31
- +8 Net assets growing — +56.5% vs prior period
- +4 Cash reserves — Cash £151,495
- +8 Established — Incorporated 1991-12-20 (35 years)
A transparent, rules-based score from filed data only: every point lists its evidence. It is not a credit rating or advice.
Ownership and control
- Mr Paul Eppleston — owns 25–50% of shares · since 1 May 2016
- Mr Stephen Hand — owns 25–50% of shares · since 1 May 2016
Persons with significant control hold 25% or more of shares or voting rights. Smaller shareholdings are only listed in confirmation-statement documents.
Similar companies in Manchester
Same activity (maintenance and repair of motor vehicles), closest in incorporation date.
- NIXON STREET GARAGE LIMITED — Rochdale, inc. Sept 1991
- LEIGH MATHER SALES LIMITED — Knutsford, inc. May 1992
- POTTERIES DIESEL (STAFFS) LIMITED — Manchester, inc. Jul 1991
- BRIDGE CAR COMPANY LIMITED — Hyde, inc. Jul 1991
- FLETCHER'S ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LIMITED — Nr.Buxton, inc. Jun 1991
- SPEARHALL LIMITED — Warrington, inc. May 1991
All companies incorporated on 20 December 1991 · in Dec 1991.
Reminders for HANSTONS LTD.
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