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first Parking charge notice in my life - need help
Hi all I am complete newbie in the subject as never been involved in similar situation. Yesterday we have received a parking charge notice on our windscreen for not displaying permit on private land. Car was parked there for less than 5 minutes. There is few signs around that small plot of land but my line of defence would…
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Help please - CCJ & Debt Recovery – from unknown Parking fine
I need help and advice please. Yesterday I received a Notice of Debt Recovery from DCBL
advising they will collect £348 on behalf of Civil Enforcement Ltd (CEL) and
that if I don’t pay in 14 days (from date on letter) extra costs will be added. I have had no notification of any debt or charge prior to
this!! I spoke to the…
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2 x CCJ's that i was not aware about
Hi all After some advice please. Just had some referencing done recently and found out that I have 2 CCJ issued against my name for an old address. To make a long story short, they are for 2 x PCN stating permit was not displayed, suspect fell in the footwell. Problem is vehicle was a total loss shortly after we moved to…
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Letter before claim
Hi all, I have received a PCN for not parking exactly in the middle of the parking bay at my own residence's car park. There is not even a proper marking on the car park and at night, the small 2 marks on the floor is barely visible. I have appealed the PCN unsuccessfully and then ignored the letters from debts recovery…
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dcb legal letter of claim
Hi everyone, I've read the newbies thread and understand what template to email at this stage. I've received a letter of claim from dcb legal for using a car park without paying because the pay machines weren't working (I attempted to pay on two different machines and I was roughly 15 minutes). Few questions: 1. Can I send…
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CPM - Flat Parking says visitors must register but there’s no kiosk
Hi all, Ive been fighting with CPM as I parked in the flat where my boyfriend lives. It used to have no parking operator, now unfortunately it does. They’ve put up their usual signs plus this one which clearly says visitors must register on the kiosk, but theirs is no kiosk so I’ve parked where I usually do in his flats. I…
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Biting back with a vengeance
I've won several PCN appeal lately, mostly ia POPLA and am now taking on another. I can easily appeal this one based on other things such as the issuer already has details of my blue badge, as confirmed by a previous successfully appealed case. However I'm going at this one from a novel standpoint where I am going to use…
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Smart Parking + DCB Claim
Hi all, I've received a LOC a few weeks ago from DCB legal on behalf of Smart Parking for two PCNs relating to two incidents in March 2023. I wasn't able to dispute these at any earlier stage due to changes of address - I wasn't aware the PCNs existed until DCB letters started to appear. I did respond to the LOC with the…
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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…
