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| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 | 31 Dec 2021 | 25 | 60% | 35% | 5% | 22% |
| 01 Dec 2020 - 31 May 2021 | 02 Jul 2021 | 26 | 57% | 40% | 3% | 22% |
| 01 Jun 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 | 21 Jan 2021 | 25 | 60% | 35% | 5% | 22% |
| 01 Dec 2019 - 31 May 2020 | 24 Jun 2020 | 29 | 51% | 45% | 4% | 24% |
| 01 Jun 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 | 13 Jan 2020 | 23 | 64% | 34% | 2% | 14% |
| 01 Dec 2018 - 31 May 2019 | 01 Jul 2019 | 30 | 50% | 47% | 3% | 19% |
| 01 Jun 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 | 01 Jul 2019 | 28 | 59% | 39% | 2% | 23% |
| 01 Dec 2017 - 31 May 2018 | 27 Jun 2018 | 34 | 46% | 49% | 5% | 18% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment terms are 30 days from end of month of invoice date however a sizeable proportion of our invoices are from our motor manufacturer suppliers on which varying terms apply dependent upon the category of supply. These varying terms in many cases are different to our standard terms.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Any and all invoice queries will be registered with the relevant supplier by the managing authorising the invoice or by the AP department under instruction from the appropriate manager. All invoices once received are logged on to the accounts payable system but only scanned once approved. As and when a supplier chases payment on overdue invoices the AP department follow up internally and with the supplier. If the query is due to lack of proof of delivery or back-up paperwork the AP department deal directly with the supplier to avoid a delay in payment. From the time the dispute arises the AP acts immediately and endeavours to obtain resolution so that the invoice can be included on the next payment run.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Hartwell Automotive Group Ltd, trading as Hartwell, is a main dealer group operating car and van showrooms across England, including Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Herefordshire, Lincolnshire and Bedfordshire. It sells new and used vehicles for Ford, BYD, Chery, Geely, GWM, Jaecoo and Omoda, alongside Renault and Dacia aftersales support. Services include vehicle servicing, MOTs, parts, tyres, accident repair and bodyshop work. The company also acts as a credit broker, introducing customers to finance providers as an Appointed Representative of Hartwell Finance Limited, rather than lending directly. Incorporated in 1919, the business has long operated as a regional motor dealership network. It offers finance options, part-exchange, a Motability scheme and value-my-vehicle services through its dealership sites.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: hartwell.co.uk