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2 years chased for fine, now its a Letter of Claim by DCB Legal (Euro Car Parks)
Hello All, I have been reading many articles of advice on here over
last few years, so thanks for all support, and I really want to stand against
these car parking firms best as possible. Apologies if this is incorrect forum,
or other links are ready for this issue: Situation: I received a £170.00 parking fine due to…
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Excel Parking multiple fines at Bakers road car park Uxbridge
I need some advise please. After being displaced from our home due to a burst pipe, we have been living in temporary accommodation in Uxbridge, which does not offer
parking. I have been purchasing weekly parking at Bakers
Road Car Park run by Excel parking for my vehicle using the Ringo app. The Ringo app restricts…
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POPLA - Unsuccessful
Hi, I overstayed at a shopping centre car park by 4 mins. I appealed to POPLA and this was rejected on the grounds that I had not paid enough to park. I thought I had read somewhere that you have a period of grace of up to 10 mins? I offered to pay the £2 extra parking, should I now just pay the extortionate sum of £80 or…
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Vantage Point NTK Parking Charge
Hi - I was looking for help from all you wonderful people who understand this way better than me… I have received a parking fine for parking at the Vantage Point car park in Brighton for 4 hours 20 minutes. I arrived with my 9 month old baby for a day out at the seaside and by the time I paid for the parking 20 mins had…
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Gatwick drop off POPLA help
Hello, I panicked when I got a PCN as had been away and already missed 14 day reduced fine so put in an appeal for this. Then when I looked in to it and read all the advice here realised I should have just appealed as the keeper. I emailed them with the statement set out in the threads and they have just replied saying I…
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Debt Recovery Plus
Please help - should I respond, appeal, pay the fine or ignore?
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Preparing a defence at county court
History August 2024, I parked my car at the rear of a pub/shopping centre while I met a pal, all of 21 minutes. 90% of the car park is owned by the pub but the remainder is controlled by Parkmaven. Parkmaven signage allows 45mins free parking but any longer then you need to scan the QR code and input your reg. There is no…
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Northampton Railway Station Penalty Notice As Automated App Payment Didn't Work
Hi. The driver parked in "Northampton Main" railway car park on 23/07/2025. Despite being set-up on the "Trust" car parking app which is supposed to cover this car park and automatically pay the fees on exit, it failed to do so and a penalty notice dated 31/07/2025 has been received by the registered keeper from Saba Park…
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Newbie - PCN Stage - ParkingEye
Hi I would welcome some advice please. I have been issued a PCN from ParkingEye with a charge of £60 which increase to £100 if not paid within 14 days. Unfortunately I am at fault and wondered whether it is worth appealing. The PCN states 'By not purchasing the appropriate parking time or by remaining at the car park for…
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DCBL Notice of debt recovery
Hi, Sorry to bother you all, for what i know must be your umpteenth time of answering something like this. I have read through the newbies FAQ and im just a little confused/overwhelmed of what my steps should be right now. This morning, i received a notice from DCBL regarding a parking charge. I think i may be too new to…
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10k pro bono costs order against excel
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/anya-prasad_i-got-fined-11k-over-a-darlington-five-minute-activity-7311332961340043266-hr4E?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAADlGaOcBG_wnNMofi6c4aEimuZM_otv0Ffo Whats Jake saying...
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3 seconds - Worried about a possible fine
Hello, Slightly worried and hoping for some reassurance! Went to a trampoline place today and the car park is managed by parking eye. I knew you got 3 hours free inputting your reg. The car park was quite busy and had a small queue when we entered the venue, the screen to input your reg is on the counter where you pay.…
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I PARK , DCB LEGAL court claim 2025
Hi all I am hoping someone can help! I received a parking charge notice in August 2024. However I was not the driver of the car and there is proof of parking on the day. They have automatic cameras so they should be able to see I was not the driver. I then received multiple letters which I ignored. I have now received a…
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CUP Enforcement - Watford
2 x PCNs for the popular trap adjacent to Sainsburys, Watford I have left it very late to post my own thread and it is not worth me trying to give reasons or excuses. I am asking for opinions on my situation and on my amendments to the template defence. I have until Monday 25th August to post my defence. I have been…
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DCBL letter on behalf of Smart Parking UK help please?
Hello, Firstly, thankyou for reading my thread. I have read the newbie information but it was very overwhelming. I'm hoping someone can advise on the best way forward. Today, I received a letter from DCBL with a notice of debt recovery of £170 for a PCN from 04/07/2021. This is the first letter or any correspondence I have…
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Smart Parking, DCB Legal court claim 2025
Dear All I've received a letter from Debt recovery plus about a parking charge of £170.00. It's the first I've heard from them. I rang them and they've informed me that a compnay called smart parking havr passed the debt on to them. The letter informs me that their client has previously written to me about a parking charge…
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Failed to obtain permit - civil enforcement
Hi everyone, After visiting a store, the driver and 2 passengers missed any mention of the requirement to enter registration upon visiting the store. I have appealed to the store and head office to have this removed but they are unwilling to do so without an invoice for a purchase. Being that this isnt exactly a…
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Initial Parking, Mousehole, The Parade. Overstay vs Unpaid Tariff time
Right - second attempt at writing this Writing for a friend… ANPR entry time 14:09:39 to Exit 16:30:43, paid in cash for
ticket for 2 hours. Car with some older folk, mild walking impairment but not
blue-badged. Arrived, car park busy – waited 5-10 mins for a space.
Parked, payer went to machine and attempted to download…
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Park Direct Appeal Rejected
Hi everyone Not had an issue like this where I’ve sent the initial appeal from the newbies thread, and had the below response. I don’t know if I’m being more blind than usual but I’m unsure if I would send another appeal or wait and see?
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Britannia Parking, DCB Legal court claim 2025
Hi, Parking fine for £100 from Brittannia Parking. I paid £1 parking but mistakenly put in wrong reg plate. I have proof of bank statement but no ticket was printed from the machine. Popla have declined the case. Looking for Advice on whether to pay up or contest it further. As seems very unfair iv paid the parking, just…
