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Parking Eye Defence
Hey there, I have received 2 letters from Parking Eye for payment of £100 on a private casino car park. Straight after this I got a claim form in the post from the courts. I feel this is was an unfair attempt from PE whereby they didnt even send a pre action letter signed by a solicitor. What could be a valid defence?…
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County Court Business Centre claim letter by DCB Legal and UKPC
Hey everyone, I have been reading through the posts on this l board for a while and have also gone through the newbie thread, still struggling to find an answer to my problem. A few days ago, I received a claim form from the County Court Business Centre based in Northampton, which has left me feeling overwhelmed🙈 The DCB…
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Newbie help please - PCN for overnight stay at Ashton Moss Metrolink
Hi all, I'd appreciate some advice on a postal PCN received from Ocean Parking for a vehicle being parked outside of tram operating hours (overnight), please. I've read the newbie thread and other similar threads and to be honest my mind is a bit blown with what is required beyond the initial appeal using the template in…
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BW Legal Parking Fine - Confused what to do next
Hi all, I've tried reading through the newbies section but it's all a bit confusing to me with lots of differing information on different companies and legal firms, and I want some direct advice on my case on what to do next to avoid paying what's in opinion an unjust and inflated charge. Received a letter from Napier…
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Parking Gesture of Goodwill or await claim
Hello, Firstly I've read the NEWBIES and yes it has been priceless and will continue to be, if I'm correct in my next move. I received a PCN, which admittedly I missed in the post. Parking in a spot that I should have entered my Reg Plate, as user of the local gym I can use the parking but need to add the reg plates to a…
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DCBL/Euro car parks question from a new member
Hello. I've received letters from DCBL in Feb, March, April, and May 2025 relating to an unpaid parking charge of £170 on behalf of Euro car parks for "parking longer that the max allowed period" in a coop car park back in Dec 2022. I have also received a letter from DCB Legal in June. And most recently a letter from…
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Disabled needing help I've received a Claim form for 2 charges 2022 AND 2023
Hello, I think I have read all the newbies info and tried to digest the piles of info. i am feeling wobbly about my defence and would be grateful for some help. Briefly Claimant Euro Car Parks ltd and their sidekick DCBLegal I responded letter of claim and requested 30 days extension to access financial advise- ignored. I…
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Defence draft. Advice welcome.
Hi all. I have drafted my defence. Could someone look over it and give me some pointers and critique it? Let me know if I should add or remove stuff. Thanks. "4. The defendant acknowledges that the vehicle was temporarily stopped within said yellow lines/hatched area whilst collecting a family member from work. There were…
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Notice to keeper arrived after date for early payment discount - what are my rights?
Hi Yesterday I received a Parking Charge Notice for having over stayed the maximum time period at a local car park which is free for up to 2 hours (used to be 3 hours but it changed back in February apparently). I don't dispute that I was in the car park for more than the allowed time my issue is that the parking was on…
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Parking Form - Claim Form
I have received a claim form, claimant Secure Parking Solutions and Legal Rep DCB Legal Ltd. I beleive I forgot to buy a parking ticket which airport usually do. I didn't receive the original letter in time to appeal. I know I have to complete the claim Form, but my question is what is the chance of me winning?
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Asda - G24 - DCBL - Letter of claim
Hi all, 19th Oct - Car parked in ASDA car park with 2 hours free for customers (key in registration plate at checkout) . Driver shopped and has the bank statement showing spend but cant remember if they forgot to key in registration or made an error. Initial PCNs not received by registered keeper, only a final notice on…
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Got a claim form from CNBC
Hello guys, Unfortunately I've received a CCJ notice for parking in a new residential area when visiting. Honestly did not see or realise they had parking restrictions in the close. Hadn't received any letters previously either, just a CCJ notice came through few days ago. I'm suspecting they've been posting letters to my…
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APCOA Penalty Notice
Hi all, Sorry I can’t find anything fitting exactly my situation. Back in May, my dad (who I don’t live with) received a penalty notice addressed to him (definitely a penalty notice, nothing else) from APCOA - so we disputed it as it was a railway car park that turned out to be shared ownership between apcoa and ringgo but…
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PCNs from Haringey Council - Now with Debt Collector, never seen because sent to old address
Hi guys Appreciate the help on this one. The details are a bit specific but I'll try and give all relevant info without getting too into the weeds, and I'm sure others have experienced similar and have some useful information to share. I moved to Haringey a few years ago and had to park in a council car park (unable to get…
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Parkingeye court claim
I have received a a civil national business claim (CCJ) and have completed the defence paperwork. I would be grateful for some advice before I send on the email to Northampton.
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Received Notice of Debt Recovery - Unpaid County Court Judgement from dcbl
Hello everyone, Firstly let me say sorry, I do have some learning difficulties and am asking for patience please, and some help. I have a partner with me who is helping with the typing as I am not great with computers. We have read the Newbies…
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Two APCOA parking fines, unintentionally „ignored“ since may - now referred to DRP
Hi, I would appreciate any help with my situation as I am a student and don’t really know what to do at this point: - In April 2025 the vehicle in question was twice at a university in England (not where I study, also in England though), which uses APCOA with ANPR cameras to control parking - Both times, the parking charge…
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Is a lack of an entrance sign an automatic POPLA win (even if clear T&Cs on site)?
I've been issued with multiple PCNs for failure to display a permit at an underground car park operated by UKPC. I appealed and due to mitigating circumstances (I do have a valid permit, it just wasn't visible at the time) the PCNs have been reduced to £20 each. I am of course still reluctant to pay given the total remains…
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NEWBIE - Gladstone Solicitors and Brewerygate ltd - ADVICE NEEDED
1. 29th Aug 2023 received PCN issued for parking on 21st Aug 2023 2. Appeal sent Royal Mail (1st class stamp at the counter) 2nd Sept 2023. 3. No response. Sent another letter with evidence signed and recorded 29th Sept. Confirmation of signature received. Brewerygate are members of IPC. 4. Received demand from Gladstone…
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UKPC postal notice received for 7mins inside Machine Mart carpark
Hi guys, any help appreciated.
The RK has received a postal NtK from UKPC for a private carpark infringement
at a Machine Mart store. It says, “the vehicle was parked in an area designated
for registered users only for 0 hours 7 minutes 5 seconds”. I’ve not used that
store for a while but talking to someone who has, it…
