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PENDRAGON PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2023
72Fair
↓ 0.3vs last year
#2816 in UK
#43 in Data
#103 in East Midlands

Ranked in 5 industries

  • 234th of 568 in Road Travel
  • 78th of 161 in Marketing And Sales
  • 99th of 194 in Safety And Security
  • 49th of 87 in Data
  • 306th of 497 in Software

This company is listed under more than one industry, so we show its position in each rather than picking one.

Company Information

Company Number
02304195
Registered Address
Loxley House 2 Oakwood Court, Little Oak Drive, Annesley Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 0DR
Status
Active
Employee Count
266
Turnover
£31,200,000
EBITDA
£9,900,000

Additional Details

Website
https://www.pendragonplc.com/
Phone
Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
12 October 1988
Nature of Business
45111 - Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
45112 - Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
45190 - Sale of other motor vehicles
70100 - Activities of head offices
Industries
Data, Marketing And Sales, Road Travel, Safety And Security, Software
Region
East Midlands
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Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
33 days
Shortest Period:3 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:365 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
65%
31-60 Days
22%
After 60 Days
13%
Not Paid Within Terms17%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-01-18
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202318 Jan 20243365%22%13%17%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20233360%25%15%19%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202225 Jan 20233460%25%15%19%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202225 Jan 20233165%20%15%19%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202131 Jan 20222964%19%17%16%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202107 Oct 20212868%22%9%25%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202009 Feb 20212568%22%10%14%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202024 Aug 20202666%19%15%17%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201910 Feb 20202862%26%12%16%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201830 Jan 20192863%25%12%20%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201831 Jul 20182958%31%11%26%

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Pendragon PLC has two main types of payment terms. Firstly, terms with supplier and secondly, terms with manufacturer vehicle purchases. Supplier terms are typically 30 days (with payment but we have a range of 3 to 60 days. Manufacturer vehicle purchases vary by manufacturer and can be from 3 days to 365 days.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

365

Dispute Resolution Process

The company will notify supplier of any invoice disputes. The company and supplier will endeavour to resolve all disputes by agreement of the parties. Once resolved, payment will be made in accordance with agreed terms.

Other Payment Information

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

About this company

Pendragon Plc, registered in England since 1988, now trades as Lithia UK, part of the wider Lithia group. It is one of the UK's automotive retailers, operating over 160 sites nationwide under the Evans Halshaw and Stratstone brands, selling new and used vehicles and providing aftercare services. The group also offers vehicle leasing through Driveway Vehicle Solutions and wholesale vehicle parts distribution via Quickco. Its stated business areas cover Franchised UK Motor, Hybrid Used Cars and Leasing, with digital retail channels supporting dealership sales. The registered office is in Nottinghamshire, and the company serves hundreds of thousands of customers each year through its dealership network and online platforms.

Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: pendragonplc.com · pendragonplc.com

Financial Metrics

Cash
£34,100,000
Net Worth
-£9,000,000
Total Current Assets
£45,200,000
Total Current Liabilities
£19,100,000

Company Location

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PaymentCheck

Our mission is to change the culture of late payments in the UK and help save over 55,000 companies every year which close due to cashflow issues.

Services

  • Payment Check
  • Business Solutions
  • API Access
  • Invoice Calculator
  • Late Payment Help
  • Get Your Score
  • Get Certified
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Company

  • About Us
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  • EULA
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Awards

  • Methodology
  • 2025 Awards
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  • 2020 Awards

Contact

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  • Send Your Story

© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell