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'Template' defence suggestion - NB: ultimately, your choice of defence wording is your own
CLAIM FORM FROM A PARKING FIRM? THEY ARE VERY EASY TO DEFEND. NO RISK, NO CCJ IF YOU FOLLOW THE ADVICE IN FULL. PLEASE READ THIS POST FIRST TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE SOME OR ALL OF THIS SUGGESTED 'TEMPLATE' DEFENCE, THAT YOU THEN MAKE YOUR OWN. THIS FORUM DOES NOT PURPORT TO CONDUCT LITIGATION. YOUR FINAL DEFENCE THAT YOU…
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POPLA Decisions
MSE Note: Hi! Please don't post any private details (yours or other peoples) on the forum for privacy reasons. Thanks! MSE Official Insert: Read our MoneySaving UK Travel & Transport guides to save more including Fight Private Parking Tickets and Parking Ticket Appeals. Back to Aaron Aadvark's original post.... This thread…
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MSE Parking Ticket Appeals Guide feedback
Hi all, We noticed that a recent thread we started about MoneySavingExpert's Parking Ticket Appeals Guide prompted a response from a number of users. Thank you for all the feedback. MSE's guides are based on detailed journalistic research and analysis rather than tailored advice aimed at individuals. These guides are…
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**NEWBIES!! PRIVATE PARKING TICKET? OLD OR NEW? **READ THESE FAQS FIRST!** Thankyou!
:) WELCOME! :) HOW TO BEAT A PRIVATE PCN: BY APPEAL, COMPLAINT, OR DEFENCE. BEFORE YOU USE THE FORUM, IF UNSURE HOW TO USE IT, CLICK HERE Forum Introduction Guide DO NOT USE YOUR REAL NAME AS YOUR USERNAME IF YOU POST A THREAD: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5532696 FAQS FIRST. NO THREAD IS NEEDED IF YOUR…
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"A safe and friendly community"
Hi everyone, It's come to our attention that there have been more and more instances of uncivil behaviour here on the parking board, and I'd like to address the situation directly. Firstly, we'd like to express how much we value the insight and support that our very knowledgeable Forumites can offer. This is the very heart…
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Posting on the Parking Board – your help please
MSE Update November 2017 Hi everyone Please could all forumites using this board re-read our original post below. Thank you! ---- Please read our Don't Pay Unfair Parking Tickets News story for MSE's stance. Hi everyone, As you’ll be aware this board was set up for users to find factual information about parking tickets…
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The Parking Tickets Board Sticky
WELCOME [Useful Links & General Info] **NEWBIES!! PRIVATE PARKING TICKET? OLD OR NEW? **READ THESE FAQS FIRST!** Thankyou! Parking board feedback POPLA Decisions IAS Decisions (IAS = Independent Appeals Service) BPA Code of Practice - latest version Parking - Letter Before County Court Claim (LBCCC) - Fight back! Guidance…
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Napier Parking Limited v Leigh Ellwood [Appeal]
There was an appeal listed today in the County Court at Central London with a scheduled duration of three hours. Could be the below case. I'm minded to call tomorrow and see if it went ahead and then get a transcript if the judgement isn't otherwise made available.…
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Britannia Parking, Claim Form received from Civil National Business Centre
My son has just received a claim form from the Civil National Business Centre. The total amount of the claim is £650. This includes £70 Court Fees and £70 Legal Representatives Costs. The claimant is Britannia Parking. The claim states that the claim is against the defendant for £510 for 3 parking charges following…
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Claim Form - Napier Parking / BW Legal
I've now received my claim form. I have completes the AOS today, so have plenty of time to build a defence, keen to get some guidance. The defence is essentially poor signage. Please see below. I've kept it brief as per advice. Key Facts: Parking was paid for in good faith via the designated mobile app. Due to inadequate…
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Civil Enforcement Limited Claim and My Defence
Following the success of my first "court battle" with everyone'e help on here first time round…….I'm back for round 2! Almost 2 years ago we received a notice through the post for parking in a car park that requires you to input your registration if staying longer than 90 minutes. Me and my partner both use the car park…
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King Crude Supreme Court Judgement 2025
I've been doing some reading, always dangerous, and wondered if any thought has been given to King Crude Carriers SA v Ridgebury November LLC [2025] UKSC 39 from last November. It's a commercial shipping case about ship sale deposits, so nothing to do with parking on its face, but the point decided is general contract law…
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Total Car Parks - Burghley Centre Bourne - appeal advice
Hello, I have read the newbies thread but couldn't seem to find much about grace periods. The car was parked at the Burghley centre in Bourne where the first 2 hours of parking are free. Arrival time was 10:56am and then at 12:40pm (16 mins before the two free hours were up) 3 hours parking was paid for. The car left the…
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PCN at Euro car park Crewe / DCB Legal court claim / claim discontinued
My car was parked in Euro car parks, Pedley St, Crewe on 19/10/24 from early in the morning to late at night. The driver paid or thought they had done by card (no error message from the machine and it printed a receipt) PCN dated 25/10/24, notice to keeper arrived by post, a few days post the titled date. Driver still had…
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Dcb legal mediation application
hi , hope someone can give me a bit of advice , I’ve had 2 claims from dcb legal 1 was for £297 which I had mediation for and ended up settling by paying a lower amount I’ve got another one for £1222 which also have mediation appointments booked I’ve recieved a call today for dcb legal asking to settle before going to…
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Kingston hospital parking ticket
hi, I was wondering if I could get some help with this please, as I'm not sure if an appeal is possible. The driver took me to hospital due to an emergency and even though there were people without disabled badges in disabled bays, it wasn't possible to get anyone to move. I'd collapsed once and then did again in the…
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Gladstones, Horizon court claim, defence stage
Good Afternoon, I'm helping my daughter as she's received a claim form from Horizon parking/Gladstones. At the time she parked, tried to pay on exit but machine was out of order. She used the sign next to the machine and paid the appropriate fee. Turns out this sign was for a different car park operated by the same…
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Money claim DCB Legal/ParkingEye
Money claim received & AoS submitted via MCOL Previously appealed to POPLA but was unsuccessful and proceeded to ignore debt collecting letters following. The car park in question has 1 hour free stay, I was 18 minutes over (only 3 minutes if the 5 minute entry/10 minute exit grace period applies but I'm not 100% if it…
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Acknowledgement of service - one day late
Hi the claim form issue date is 4th August. I've just sent the aos confirmation. I think that makes me one day late. As yesterday was a Sunday do I still have chance if taking it to the next stage?
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Where do I start..
I have successfully appealed a ticket through here before but I’m a bit confused how to navigate this PCN as there is no real ‘reason’ for not paying as he was a guest at the hotel. Partner stayed in a premier inn and received a ticket ‘Failure to pay for full duration of stay ANPR’. He stayed there due to having to be…
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CEL (in-house) Claim letter - Failed to obtain a permit in accordance with the notified terms
Hi All, Issue date: 5th August 2026 This is for a hospital car park near Hull where my wife had an appointment, she complained to the Dr's but didn't even receive a response so we are now at this stage. Additionally, can't recall if she purchased a ticket and it expired or didn't purchase one at all. AoS has been filed.…
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UK-CPM Appeal After Notice to Hirer
Hi all, I would appreciate some advice on the appeal I intend to send today in case I have made any mistakes. Here are the details UK Car Park Management Ltd (UK-CPM) Private Car Park (ANPR controlled) Alleged overstay on 11th July 2026 (Duration: 2 hrs 37 mins) Vehicle is on a long-term lease with Tusker. Timeline: 16th…
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ParkingEye Claim — No Return Within — Defence Filed — Help Needed
Hi all, I have read the Newbies thread and hope I am posting correctly. I would be very grateful for help with the following. The facts: • Claimant: ParkingEye Ltd • Solicitors: DCB Legal Ltd • Issue date: 27 May 2026 • Location: Costa Drive Thru, Lancaster Way, Yeadon, Leeds • Date of alleged contravention: 23 May 2025 •…
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DCBLegal LOC acting for ParkingEye
Hi all, I received a LOC the other day dating back to 14/01/2021! I’ve read this forum with great interest but didn’t want to make any mistakes. At this stage, do I simply need to respond to DCBLegal at their ‘info’ email address with the wording in the newbies post which refers to the LOC, confirming my address, and…
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Private parking court claim for a car sold 2½ years before the alleged parking event – advice?
Hi all, looking for some advice on defending a private parking County Court claim in England. We sold a car privately through Facebook Marketplace in January 2020. It was a cash sale and we completed the V5C paperwork and posted our part to DVLA. We didn't receive confirmation, but we'd moved address around this period and…
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CEL CCJ Set Aside (CPR 13.2, Dead Claim) - Draft WS and DO for Review
Hi all, I'm preparing an N244 application to set aside a CCJ obtained by Civil Enforcement Ltd and would be grateful for a sense check from the regulars before I submit. Key facts: Claimant: Civil Enforcement Ltd (CEL) CCJ date: 12 June 2026 Discovered CCJ: 20 August 2026 via credit check No claim form, LBC or…
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Letter Before Action - Civil Enforcement Ltd - Parking fee paid but still chasing PCN and now court
Hello everyone, I have received a Letter Before Claim from Civil Enforcement Limited and although I would obviously prefer them to not take me to court I am inclined to go to court is because I feel my case is completely unfair. I was not driving, nor even present. A friend had borrowed my car and parked in the car…
