Sunderland Auto Limited wound up by court order
A winding-up order has been made against Sunderland Auto Limited, a used-car dealer at Teesside Industrial Estate, Stockton-on-Tees. Full notice and Companies House record.
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A court has made a winding-up order against Sunderland Auto Limited, a used-car dealer operating from Teesside Industrial Estate in Stockton-on-Tees. The order was published in the London Gazette on 7 June 2026.
A winding-up order places a company into compulsory liquidation, imposed by a court rather than resolved voluntarily by the company's members. From the date of the order, the company's assets vest in the liquidator, who realises them and distributes the proceeds to creditors.
The company
Sunderland Auto Limited was incorporated on 17 March 2020 and trades in the sale of used cars under SIC code 45112. Its registered office is at Industrial Warehouse 1, Sadler Forster Way, Teesside Industrial Estate, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JY.
The company has not always traded under that name. It was originally incorporated as FZAK Management Limited, operating under that name from 17 March 2020 until 22 July 2020, when it became Sunderland Auto Limited.
The most recent accounts on record at Companies House were made up to 31 March 2023, filed as unaudited abridged accounts.
The directors
At the time the winding-up order was published, the sole current director was Syed Hasan Ali Shah, appointed on 1 November 2024. Arsalan Hussain Syed, a director since incorporation on 17 March 2020, resigned on 1 November 2024, the same date Shah took office.
No administrators have been appointed. In a compulsory liquidation, the Official Receiver, a civil servant of the Insolvency Service, automatically takes office as liquidator on the making of the order. Creditors may subsequently nominate a licensed insolvency practitioner to replace the Official Receiver if they choose to do so.
Secured charges
No secured charges are registered against Sunderland Auto Limited at Companies House.
The Gazette notice
The winding-up order notice, reference 5147670, was published in the Gazette on 7 June 2026 under the Business and Property Courts. The company's registered address is listed in the notice as 1 Industrial Warehouse, 1 Sadler Forster Way, Teesside Industrial Estate, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JY.
Common questions
Are you owed money by Sunderland Auto Limited?
The court has placed the company in compulsory liquidation. The Official Receiver typically takes office as liquidator unless creditors nominate a licensed insolvency practitioner. Submit your claim using the Official Receiver's online proof-of-debt service or by post; details appear on the case page at gov.uk/insolvency-service. Read more about proof of debt.
Did you work at Sunderland Auto Limited?
On a winding-up order, employees are usually dismissed immediately. Wages owed up to a statutory cap, holiday pay, notice pay and redundancy may be claimable from the Redundancy Payments Service. The Official Receiver will provide RP1 case-reference numbers and the date of insolvency you need to start the claim. See gov.uk: your rights if your employer is insolvent.
Do you hold a deposit, gift card or undelivered order from Sunderland Auto Limited?
Customers rank as unsecured creditors in the liquidation. Where you paid by credit card and the amount was over £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 may let you claim from the card issuer for breach of contract or misrepresentation by the supplier; the rules apply per item, not per transaction, and the card must be a regulated credit card. Debit-card payments may be recoverable via chargeback.
Are you a director of a company connected to Sunderland Auto Limited?
Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 applies the moment the winding-up order is made. If you intend to be involved in another company using the same or a similar name within five years, you must rely on one of the three statutory exceptions. The Official Receiver also has a statutory duty to investigate director conduct and report under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.
Sources
- The London Gazette notice (code Winding-Up Orders)
- Companies House record 12521257
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