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Automotive Companies in Cardiff: 26 Active Firms (2026)
Automotive companies in Cardiff design, manufacture, import, modify or supply vehicles and components across the surrounding metropolitan area.
Purchasing tends to sit with fleet managers, workshop operators, engineering leads, procurement teams and owner-managers rather than one neat technology buyer. Demand is split between business-to-business fleet and repair relationships, consumer-facing sales or support, and specialist engineering work for vehicles or components. Engagements are usually operational: supply agreements, service and repair support, import handling, vehicle modification, compliance documentation or component work tied to an installed asset base. That gives the Cardiff cohort a practical, contract-led shape, with working capital, premises, tooling and approval processes often mattering as much as sales pipeline.
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Cardiff has 26 actively trading automotive companies, making the local cohort compact rather than a national manufacturing cluster in miniature. Reported employment across this Cardiff cohort totals 276 people, pointing to a mix of owner-managed specialists, workshop-linked operators and a smaller group with larger staff bases. The metropolitan market appears tied to South Wales demand for vehicle supply, maintenance, fleet support and specialist engineering, with local firms serving both consumer and business buyers from a regional operating base.
Vehicle approval, rather than a sector-wide licence, shapes much of the compliance burden. gov.uk says approval may be required when vehicles have been built, rebuilt, altered, reconstructed, imported or modified. Low-volume and specialist routes include Individual Vehicle Approval and Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval, while series production can use type approval through manufacturers or authorised representatives. The Vehicle Certification Agency is the UK Type Approval Authority for automotive products and a designated Technical Service for UN type approval testing. GB type approval applies for vehicles sold or registered in England, Scotland and Wales, while Northern Ireland follows the EU requirements that apply there.
Cardiff’s automotive base appears likely to remain practical and service-linked, rather than turning into a dense manufacturing cluster. Early-commercial entrants are present, but the shape of the cohort suggests that scale-up scarcity and capital intensity will continue to filter which firms grow beyond local or regional demand. Compliance pressure tends to favour operators that can handle approval paperwork, traceability and safety obligations without stretching management capacity. Consolidation may come through fleet support, repair networks and specialist supply relationships, while smaller firms are likely to stay close to recurring service work and known buyer groups.
26
Active firms
2026
5
Above £5M turnover
Cardiff firms
3
Incorporated since 2022
Cardiff firms
Key facts
About 19% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (5 of 26 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
11% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (3 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Vehicle approval applies when businesses build, rebuild, radically alter, reconstruct, import or modify certain vehicles, with Individual Vehicle Approval and Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval used for single or small-volume routes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency is the designated UK Type Approval Authority for automotive products and a designated Technical Service for UN type approval testing.
For Great Britain, manufacturers or representatives must apply for provisional GB type approval to sell or register vehicles in England, Scotland and Wales, while Northern Ireland continues to use EU type approval requirements as applied there.
SMMT puts automotive-related manufacturing at £93 billion of turnover and £22 billion of value added to the UK economy.
SMMT reports 905,117 cars, 120,357 commercial vehicles and 1.6 million engines built in the UK in 2023, with eight out of 10 UK-built cars exported to more than 140 markets.
Top Cardiff Automotive companies
NEATH COACHBUILDERS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and builds bespoke commercial vehicle bodies for vans and trucks, including tipper, Luton and specialist builds. Supplies and installs equipment such as HIAB cranes, tail lifts, hydraulic…
Serves businesses operating commercial vans and trucks, including fleets across industries needing bespoke vehicle bodies, conversions, and ongoing tail-lift, crane, hydraulic and truck equipment…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -70% CAGR over 4y
Location
Lonsdale Commercial Bodybuilders Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSells new commercial vans and chassis cabs and provides vehicle bodybuilding services. Designs and builds bespoke van bodies such as Luton and curtain‑sider bodies, and carries out commercial vehicle…
Serves UK businesses and fleet buyers needing new commercial vans, chassis cabs, bespoke van bodies, Luton vans, curtain siders, and vehicle modifications, including transport managers and trade…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Lonsdale Vehicle Contracts Limited
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSells new commercial vans and chassis cabs and provides vehicle bodybuilding services, including bespoke van body construction, Luton and curtain‑sider builds, and commercial vehicle conversions and…
Serves businesses and fleet/transport buyers needing commercial vans, chassis cabs and bespoke vehicle bodies, including trades, delivery, construction and other commercial vehicle operators.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
RICHARDS BROS (WIRE WHEELS) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures, restores and rebuilds wire wheels for vintage, road and competition vehicles. Supplies rims, hubs, spokes and tyres, and hand-builds complete wheels to order, with repair, refurbishment…
Serves classic and vintage vehicle owners, restoration specialists and motorsport users with road, touring, trials and competition vehicles that use wire wheels.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures automotive systems, components and complete vehicles for original equipment manufacturers, including body and chassis systems, powertrain and battery technologies, seating,…
Sells B2B to global automotive OEMs and commercial vehicle manufacturers, including brands pursuing electric, hybrid, automated and software-defined vehicle programmes across major vehicle platforms…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
CAP SOLAR PARTNERS LIMITED
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3y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures flexible solar panels and onboard solar power systems for vehicles including trucks, vans, boats and recreational vehicles. Provides custom integration, engineering and…
Serves B2B customers in mobility sectors, including transport and logistics fleets, boat builders/operators, recreational vehicle users, and custom van conversion companies needing on-board solar…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 91% CAGR over 3y
Location
H.O.S INNOVATIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
MOLLERTECH LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures injection‑moulded plastic components for the automotive industry, particularly interior parts such as centre consoles, column cladding and glove compartments. Provides engineering,…
Serves B2B customers in the automotive industry, particularly vehicle manufacturers needing interior plastic component programmes supported by engineering, testing and project management.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
DRAGON FABRICATIONS & COMMERCIAL BODY BUILDERS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures and custom builds commercial vehicle bodies for 3.5–18 tonne chassis, including tipper bodies, dropsides, hotboxes and tilt-and-slide recovery bodies. Provides fabrication, customisation…
Serves B2B commercial vehicle and fleet operators, including construction and highways contractors, road repair teams, and vehicle recovery firms using 3.5–18 tonne chassis.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
BLUE LIGHT SERVICES GROUP LTD
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and converts vehicles into specialist emergency and patient transport units, including accident and emergency ambulances, high‑dependency ambulances, patient transport vehicles,…
Sells to NHS trusts, private ambulance and medical transport operators, prison services, and healthcare providers across the UK and Ireland needing emergency, patient transport,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 108% CAGR over 1y
Location
VANTASTEC LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies and converts refrigerated and freezer vans for commercial use, including temperature‑controlled vehicles for food, pharmaceutical and specialist transport. Offers bespoke van conversions,…
Serves UK businesses needing temperature-controlled or specialist vans, including food and drink operators, fishmongers, caterers, pharmaceutical transport providers, dog-related businesses and fleet…
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 2y
Location
CTB COMMERCIAL BODIES LTD
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1y · 2025–NowDesigns, builds and repairs custom commercial vehicle bodies and modifications. Produces box bodies, curtain-siders, tippers, dropsides and refrigerated units, and carries out van lining, vehicle…
Serves businesses, fleet operators and tradespeople that use commercial vans and lorries, including operators needing box bodies, curtain-siders, tippers, refrigerated vehicles, racking, window…
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Designs and manufactures automotive components for original equipment and aftermarket customers, including emissions control systems, powertrain and engine components, suspension products, and other…
Serves B2B customers in the global transportation industry, including automotive OEMs, commercial truck and off-highway vehicle manufacturers, and aftermarket distributors, retailers and repair…
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures four-wheeled pedal electric vehicles (PEVs) for urban transport, combining pedal power with electric assistance for personal mobility and light transport applications.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 4y
Location
J R INDUSTRIES LIMITED
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5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures roller shutter doors and access systems for commercial vehicles, including insulated shutters, aluminium and plywood dry freight shutters, flush-fit doors, and flexible bulkheads. Also…
Serves B2B commercial vehicle bodybuilders and fleet operators across logistics, food retail, refrigerated transport and courier sectors, plus public-sector emergency service fleets.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -55% CAGR over 6y
Location
Current Electrical Engineering Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical engineering services including design, integration, testing and validation of vehicle electrical systems for ICE, electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicles. Also develops test rigs,…
Serves B2B engineering customers, including vehicle OEMs and developers of motorcycles, cars, buses, marine applications, test rigs, production line equipment, medical devices and test cell equipment.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 46% CAGR over 4y
Location
Driveshaft Services Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides repair, remanufacture and modification of propshafts and driveline components for industrial, road and off‑road vehicles. Repairs and tests hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, and supplies…
Serves UK businesses and vehicle operators in industrial, road transport, off-road, earthmoving and performance sectors, including buyers needing propshaft, hydraulic and driveline parts or support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Hunter Sport Homes Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
Wardill Motorcycle Company Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
SILVER CAMPERS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides campervan conversion services including full van conversions, bespoke upgrades, and off‑grid or furniture packages. Converts vans for recreational camper use and sells converted campervans…
Serves individual van owners and campervan enthusiasts seeking personalised conversion packages, bespoke upgrades and off-grid setups for leisure travel and outdoor holidays.
Financial Health
WeakWeak
Location
Bergstrom UK
Designs and manufactures thermal management and air conditioning systems for vehicles and equipment, including trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, agricultural and construction machinery, and…
Serves B2B vehicle and equipment manufacturers, distributors and aftermarket customers in niche automotive, construction, agricultural, BESS energy, military, RV, truck and bus sectors.
Location
CLAYTON POWER SYSTEMS UK LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and supplies lithium battery‑based mobile power systems for off‑grid and vehicle applications, including inverter/chargers, battery packs, solar panels and DC‑DC converters used in commercial…
Serves commercial vehicle specialists, fleet operators and converters in automotive sectors such as refrigerated and service vehicles, as well as leisure customers with campervans, cottages, yachts…
Financial Health
StableStable · -23% CAGR over 2y
Location
CAMPER FAMILY CYMRU LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and installs campervan conversions, offering packaged and bespoke layouts such as U‑shape and day‑van builds. Fits interiors including seating, beds, storage and finishes, and provides…
Serves private van owners and campervan buyers seeking custom or package conversions, including families, daily drivers and leisure travellers with varying budgets and adventure plans.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 53% CAGR over 2y
Location
HOLBROOK DUBS LIMITED
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4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and builds bespoke VW Transporter camper van conversions, including interior fit-outs and pop-top roof installations. Also sources and supplies base vans suitable for camper conversions and…
Serves private customers and VW Transporter owners seeking bespoke camper vans, pop-top conversions, or suitable vans for conversion, particularly lifestyle and outdoor travel enthusiasts.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -71% CAGR over 3y
Location
TECHNICAL AND DESIGN ENGINEERING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures heat and sound insulation products for automotive, motorsport, powersports and industrial applications. Products include exhaust wraps, heat shields, reflective barriers, protective…
Serves B2C vehicle enthusiasts and B2B buyers in automotive performance, racing, restoration, powersports, RV, marine, industrial, government, military, manufacturing, residential HVAC and home…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 26% CAGR over 4y
Location
INFINITE AUTO SPRAYING LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -94% CAGR over 2y
Location
FSG TOOL & DIE HOLDINGS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures press tooling and precision‑engineered tools for packaging and automotive applications. Provides can and end tooling, foil and plastic packaging tooling, board packaging…
Serves B2B manufacturers in packaging and automotive sectors, including can and end, foil, plastic, paperboard packaging, interior trim and transmission parts producers, with customers in over 30…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · -6% CAGR over 1y
Location
WYE VALLEY CONSULTING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures rubber components using compression, transfer and injection moulding. Produces custom and standard parts including O-rings, seals, gaskets, electrical connectors and EMC shielding for…
Serves B2B manufacturers and engineering buyers in aerospace, automotive, electronics, marine, medical and military sectors needing standard or bespoke rubber components made to defined…
Financial Health
WeakWeak
Location
Pro-Cut Precision Engineering
Trajectory
2y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides CNC precision machining services including 3‑ and 5‑axis milling, prototype manufacture, and batch production of machined components. Uses 3D CAD/CAM design and inspection processes to…
Serves UK businesses in aerospace, automotive and motorsport, defence and military, industrial and medical sectors, including engineering teams sourcing prototypes or scheduled batch production.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides advanced manufacturing services including CNC machining, injection moulding, metal fabrication and welding, and 3D printing. Offers prototyping, design‑for‑manufacture support, and low‑ to…
Serves engineering and procurement teams at B2B manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, electronics, hydrogen/fuel cell, electrolyzer, mining and industrial sectors, from prototyping projects to…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 41% CAGR over 2y
Location
RAD Composites Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -50% CAGR over 1y
Location
AAB AUTOMATION LTD
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
ONWARDS ADVENTURE VEHICLES LIMITED
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
RYKURO RACING LTD
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4y · 2021–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
BRIDGEND RADS LTD
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5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
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How Cardiff Automotive companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Cardiff automotive firms usually make money from unit vehicle sales, parts and component margins, workshop labour, fixed-price modification projects, import and distribution fees, and recurring fleet maintenance agreements. The commercial shape is more mixed than a software subscription market: some revenue is transactional, some sits in repeat service contracts, and some is project-priced around specialist engineering or compliance work. Pricing often follows the asset being handled, with per-vehicle fees, hourly labour, parts mark-ups, inspection charges and agreed fleet rates. Gross margin tends to depend on utilisation, parts availability, warranty exposure and the ability to turn working capital back into cash.
Who they sell to
Most sell to a blend of private motorists, SME operators with vehicles on the road, repair and bodyshop networks, fleet managers, engineering buyers and procurement teams managing supply or service relationships. Owner-managed buyers may decide quickly if the purchase is a workshop service or component order, while fleet and engineering accounts usually involve more checks around uptime, safety, warranty and approval evidence. Larger engagements tend to move through direct sales, repeat-account relationships, RFQs or tender-style procurement rather than self-serve buying. The practical decision-makers are often operations, finance and technical staff together, not just a single commercial sponsor.
What they buy
Most automotive firms tend to spend on systems and services that keep assets moving: workshop management software, job scheduling, CRM, stock control, parts procurement, accounting, invoicing, warranty tracking, document management and fleet-service reporting. They also buy technical tooling, diagnostics equipment, calibration, premises fit-out, insurance, health and safety advice, legal support for contracts and imports, and recruitment help for technicians or service managers. Businesses handling modified or imported vehicles may need traceability tools, approval-document support and quality processes. For outbound sellers, the easier fit is usually anything that reduces downtime, improves job costing or shortens admin around vehicles already in the workflow.
Why and how to sell to them
Buying intent often appears when an automotive business wins a fleet account, opens or refits premises, adds workshop capacity, hires technical staff, starts importing or modifying vehicles, or needs cleaner evidence for approval and warranty processes. Pain points are practical: parts delays, cash tied up in vehicles and inventory, technician shortages, uneven utilisation, compliance paperwork and customer pressure for quicker turnaround. Sales messaging should therefore be specific to operational cost, risk and throughput, rather than an abstract efficiency claim. Cardiff buyers are likely to respond better to references to South Wales service coverage, vehicle downtime, audit trails, quote-to-invoice control and working-capital discipline than to broad claims about growth.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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