CARS4YOU LTD Enters Administration
Edinburgh-based motor vehicle vendor CARS4YOU LTD entered administration on 9 October 2026, according to official public records published in The Gazette. The company, which operates under company number SC543547 and trades under the business name cars4you, was subject to court proceedings in the Court of Session under court number 0 of 0 26.
Gazette notice details
The statutory notification was published under notice code 2410 (Appointment of administrators). The key details recorded in the official notice are set out below.
| Field | Published Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | CARS4YOU LTD |
| Company Number | SC543547 |
| Trading Name | cars4you |
| Court | Court of Session |
| Case Number | 0 of 0 26 |
| Notice Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Appointing Party | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Joint Administrators | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
According to records maintained by Companies House, CARS4YOU LTD was incorporated on 23 August 2016. The business is classified under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 45112 for the sale of used cars and light motor vehicles.
- Registered Office: Unit 2, 26 Bankhead Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH11 4DJ
- Incorporation Date: 23 August 2016
- Current Corporate Status: Active (Insolvency proceedings recorded)
- Primary Sector: Used car sales
Directors and ownership
The public register at Companies House lists the following individual directorships and ownership details for CARS4YOU LTD:
- Mr Muhammad Usman: Appointed as a director on 23 August 2016. The register records his nationality as Scottish and country of residence as the United Kingdom.
- Ms Farah Usman: Appointed as a director on 27 December 2019. She previously served as a director from 23 August 2016 until her resignation on 27 December 2019, before being reappointed on the same date. The register lists her nationality as British and country of residence as the United Kingdom.
- Mrs Farah Usman (Person with Significant Control): Notified as a Person with Significant Control on 23 August 2016. The register records share ownership in the range of 50 percent to 75 percent.
Corporate filings state these entry details as reported on the statutory register. No personal liability or wrongdoing is asserted in connection with these entries.
What administration means for creditors
When a company enters administration under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986, a statutory moratorium takes effect immediately under Paragraph 43 of Schedule B1. This legal protection prevents creditors from commencing or continuing legal proceedings, enforcing security, or repossessing goods without the permission of the court or the appointed administrators.
Unsecured creditors, trade suppliers, and customers with outstanding claims must submit details of their debts directly to the court-appointed administrators once formal contact details are released. Creditors should note that administration aims to rescue the company as a going concern, achieve a better result for creditors than winding up, or realise property for secured or preferential creditors. This information is provided for general guidance and does not constitute formal legal advice.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Insolvency events are formally recorded in statutory notices. The 9 October 2026 Gazette notice represents the formal public declaration of the administration status for CARS4YOU LTD. Counterparties performing ongoing risk assessments routinely cross-reference statutory notices against court filings and corporate registry filings to identify operational changes promptly.
How to run a winding up petition search
Credit controllers and commercial advisers must verify corporate status before granting trade credit terms or finalizing agreements. Relying solely on periodic registry checks can leave businesses vulnerable to sudden insolvency announcements. Performing a formal winding up search allows risk professionals to check whether a company is facing insolvency proceedings or creditor enforcement before administrative orders are issued.
To conduct a comprehensive check on a commercial counterparty:
1. Confirm the exact registered corporate entity name and registration number from official company records.
2. Execute a dedicated winding up petition search across high court lists and regional court registries.
3. Complete a company charge check to review outstanding fixed and floating charges registered against corporate assets.
4. Set up continuous monitoring to receive immediate notifications regarding statutory notices, director appointments, or court filings.
Executing a routine winding up search before extending high-value credit accounts ensures that potential distress signals are identified early.
Professional due diligence and monitoring
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FAQ
What is the purpose of an administration order?
An administration order places a distressed company under the control of licensed insolvency practitioners. The statutory objective is to rescue the business as a going concern or achieve a better outcome for creditors than an immediate liquidation.
How can creditors submit a claim in administration?
Creditors must complete a Proof of Debt form detailing the amount owed and supporting evidence, such as invoices and delivery notes, and submit it directly to the appointed administrators.
What happens to existing contracts during administration?
Existing commercial contracts remain in force, but the statutory moratorium prevents counterparties from taking legal action to enforce payment for pre-existing debts without court or administrator approval.
How does a winding up petition search differ from an administration notice?
A winding up petition search checks active court cause lists for pending creditor petitions aimed at liquidating a company, whereas an administration notice records that administrators have already been appointed under Schedule B1.