AUTO TRADER LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- 03909628
- Registered Address
- 1 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, England, M15 4FN
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 938
- Turnover
- £465,700,000
- EBITDA
- £338,200,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://adtrader.co.uk/
- Company Type
- Private limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 19 January 2000
- Nature of Business
- 58142 - Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
- Industries
- Creative,Media And Publishing,Software,Travel And Transportation
- Region
- North West
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Performance Reports History
| 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 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 29 Oct 2025 | 36 | 13% | 87% | 0% | 3% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 23 Apr 2025 | 36 | 17% | 83% | 0% | 2% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 24 Apr 2024 | 36 | 16% | 84% | 0% | 1% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 26 Oct 2023 | 35 | 22% | 78% | 0% | 2% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 28 Apr 2023 | 35 | 18% | 82% | 0% | 2% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 26 Oct 2022 | 36 | 17% | 83% | 0% | 1% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 25 Oct 2021 | 37 | 16% | 84% | 0% | 4% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 30 Apr 2021 | 36 | 17% | 83% | 0% | 4% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 29 Oct 2019 | 35 | 23% | 77% | 1% | 20% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 29 Oct 2018 | 35 | 23% | 76% | 1% | 38% |
Payment Time Trends
Payment Distribution Trends
Invoice Payment Practices
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Payment Terms
Standard payment terms
Auto Trader agrees appropriate terms of payment with each supplier, with 30 days the most commonly used term of payment for the reporting period. Payment is made on the payment run prior to the invoice due date.
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
60
Dispute Resolution Process
Auto Trader endeavours to resolve all disputes in a fair and timely manner. Payment date queries will be resolved directly by our Core Services Team who can be contacted at transactionalprocessing@autotrader.co.uk (tel. 0330 303 9012). Contractual disputes are typically resolved via discussion and agreement between the supplier and the Auto Trader representative dealing with the particular purchase. Once the issue is resolved, the invoice will be available for payment on the next standard payment run.
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
Company Summary
Auto Trader Limited is a British company that operates a digital platform for buying and selling new and used cars. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Manchester, with offices in London, Birmingham, and Dublin.
The main activity of Auto Trader Limited is providing a marketplace for individuals and dealerships to list and purchase vehicles. Their website, autotrader.co.uk, is the UK's largest digital automotive marketplace, attracting over 55 million visits each month.
In addition to their core business, Auto Trader Limited also has a strong focus on sustainability. They have a dedicated sustainability program that aims to reduce the environmental impact of their operations and promote sustainable practices within the automotive industry. This includes initiatives such as promoting electric and hybrid vehicles and encouraging responsible car disposal.
As part of their sustainability efforts, Auto Trader Limited also offers a range of products and services to help customers make more informed and sustainable choices. This includes their Green Car Guide, which highlights the most eco-friendly vehicles on the market, and their CO2 Emissions Tool, which allows users to compare the emissions of different vehicles.
The key people at Auto Trader Limited include Nathan Coe, the CEO, and Jamie Warner, the CFO. They also have a team of experts in various fields, including technology, marketing, and sustainability.
The registered office address of Auto Trader Limited is 1 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, M15 4FN. Their website, autotrader.co.uk, provides more information about their company, products, and services. Customers can also contact them via email or phone, with details available on their website.
