ACTIVATE ACCIDENT REPAIR GROUP LIMITED demonstrates a generally prompt payment profile, with an average settlement time of 24 days, well within the standard 30-day benchmark. The majority of payments (68%) are completed within 30 days, though a notable 30% fall into the 31–60 day bracket, suggesting a secondary payment cycle is in regular use. The 2% of payments exceeding 60 days indicates that significant delays are relatively rare but not absent.
The 10% late payment rate introduces a moderate level of unpredictability, meaning roughly one in ten invoices can be expected to miss agreed terms. The concentration of 30% of payments in the 31–60 day band points to inconsistency in payment scheduling, which may reflect internal processing variability or cash flow fluctuations rather than systemic non-payment behaviour. Overall reliability is acceptable but not fully consistent, warranting some caution for suppliers with tight liquidity requirements.
ACTIVATE ACCIDENT REPAIR GROUP LIMITED presents a low-to-moderate risk profile, suitable for suppliers who can absorb occasional short-term payment delays of up to 60 days. Suppliers are advised to establish clear payment terms upfront and consider building a payment buffer of at least 35–40 days into cash flow planning to account for the 10% late payment frequency. Periodic account monitoring and prompt invoice follow-up at the 25-day mark would be prudent risk mitigation steps.
| 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 |
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| 01 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 24 | 68% | 30% | 2% | 10% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment terms are 60 days from which the invoice is processed. There are variations on this dependant on the location of the supplier and the type of work undertaken and are agreed with the supplier when their contract is signed.
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
The company is committed to dealing with supplier queries in a fair, professional and timely manner. Before an invoice is entered onto the general ledger it was be approved by the appropriate manager. If an invoice is queried it is returned to the supplier by our transactional finance team. The query explanation is logged against the invoice to keep track of progress when reconciling the supplier account. The company has a pool of network managers who will assist with any queries with suppliers.
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
Activate Accident Repair Group Limited is a private limited company operating within the accident repair sector. The company specialises in vehicle accident repair services, operating as a group structure within the UK automotive aftercare industry.
The company is registered in England and Wales under company number 11797160 and maintains its registered office at Floor 4, D Mill, Dean Clough Mills, Halifax, England, HX3 5AX. Incorporated on 30 January 2019, the business is based in Yorkshire and holds an active trading status.
Accident repair group companies of this type typically provide a range of vehicle restoration services across multiple sites or through a network of repair centres. These services commonly include bodywork repair, paint refinishing, structural repairs, and claims management support, often working in partnership with motor insurers and fleet operators.
As an active limited company, Activate Accident Repair Group Limited operates within a well-established sector of the UK automotive market, where group structures enable the delivery of consistent repair standards and centralised management across operations.