RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
66Fair
3.0vs last year
#2721 in UK
#140 in Road Travel
#180 in North West

Company Information

Company Number
03990677
Registered Address
One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road, Stockport, United Kingdom, SK1 3SW
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,216
Turnover
£72,194,000
EBITDA
£6,518,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
11 May 2000
Nature of Business
49319 - Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)
Industries
Road Travel
Region
North West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
35 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
36%
31-60 Days
63%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms3%

Payment Features

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

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED consistently processes the majority of its payments (63%) within the 31-60 day window, resulting in an average payment time of 35 days. This establishes a clear trend where suppliers should anticipate payment slightly beyond a standard 30-day term, but still within a predictable two-month period.

Volatility Analysis

The company exhibits high reliability with a very low incidence of payments exceeding 60 days (1%) and a minimal late payment rate of just 3%. This suggests a highly predictable payment pattern, with a low risk of significant or unexpected delays for suppliers.

Summary Analysis

RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED presents a low payment risk profile for suppliers, characterized by consistent payment within a 30-60 day timeframe and rare instances of extreme delay. Suppliers should set cash flow expectations based on the 35-day average and can proceed with standard credit terms, as specific risk mitigation beyond normal due diligence appears largely unnecessary.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-06-01
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
28 Oct 2024 - 03 May 202501 Jun 20253536%63%1%3%
28 Apr 2024 - 27 Oct 202425 Nov 20243342%57%1%4%
31 Oct 2023 - 27 Apr 202427 May 20243142%57%1%3%
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Oct 202323 Nov 20233450%45%5%8%
01 Nov 2022 - 29 Apr 202329 May 20232963%31%6%9%
01 May 2022 - 31 Oct 202225 Nov 20222861%36%3%6%
02 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 202230 May 20223056%42%2%5%
01 May 2021 - 01 Nov 202130 Nov 20213350%47%3%5%
03 Nov 2020 - 01 May 202131 May 20213444%50%6%10%
03 May 2020 - 02 Nov 202022 Dec 20203640%51%9%14%
27 Oct 2019 - 02 May 202023 Jun 20204244%53%3%8%
28 Apr 2019 - 26 Oct 201926 Nov 20193254%44%2%4%
31 Oct 2018 - 27 Apr 201929 May 20192958%40%2%6%
29 Apr 2018 - 30 Oct 201830 Nov 20183154%43%3%5%
01 Nov 2017 - 28 Apr 201829 May 20183058%38%4%7%
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Oct 201729 Nov 20173350%47%3%5%

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

It is the Company’s policy to agree appropriate terms of payment with suppliers for each transaction or series of transactions, and to abide by those terms based on the timely submission of satisfactory invoices. The Company normally settles trade payables on 30 day terms, however variations to these terms do exist based on agreements with certain suppliers.

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

The Company is committed to dealing with its suppliers in a fair, honest and professional manner while seeking best value for the business. We seek to resolve queries as quickly as possible to everyone’s satisfaction prior to payment being made. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by our Accounts Payable team, it would escalated in the first instance to the relevant Head of Department to seek a resolution.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

Ribble Motor Services Limited is an active private limited company operating within the motor services sector. As a private limited company, it is a legally distinct entity.

The company was incorporated on 11 May 2000 and holds the company number 03990677. Its registered office is One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road, Stockport, United Kingdom, SK1 3SW, placing its official location within the North West region.

Companies providing motor services in the UK typically offer a range of provisions including vehicle maintenance, repairs, routine servicing, and MOT testing for various types of vehicles. They may also specialise in parts replacement or specific automotive systems.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£616,000
Net Worth
£30,700,000
Total Current Assets
£8,800,000
Total Current Liabilities
£17,500,000

Company Location