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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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Park watch / Debt Recovery Plus / bw legal
Hi, first time user after advice. Followed 'ignore' advice (although missed Letter of Claim opportunity) on here and the registered keeper submitted Acknowledgement of Service on MCOL today. Putting together the defence utilising the template available. Are the following points relevant in any way? When the initial NTK…
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DCBL claim / Smart Parking Court claim 2025 advice
Afternoon all, I’m hoping someone can help please. I received a claim for DCBL Ltd, then DCBL Legal which I responded to by letter using the helpful template on here within the time period required. I have today received in the same post run a reply from DCBL Ltd (not Legal) saying they have referred my case for legal…
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Park Direct UK Ltd PCN, ANPR, NTK sent 135+ days after event at Retail Park, IPC/IAS firm!
Hi All Here are the particulars of this PCN that I just received (16th Jan 26) in the post! PCN Number: XXXXXX Vehicle Registration: XXXXXX Location: Farnham Rd Retail Park SL1 4XB Notice service Date: 09.01.26Event Date: 27.08.25Issued by: Park Direct UK Ltd, PO Box 4777, Iver, SL1 0BX [ 0203 866 5774] I received no…
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Parkmaven NTK - Asda The Centre Feltham
I parked at this car part for just under 1hr outside of Asda Feltham as a genuine customer of Asda and spent more than £20 in store (Dec 2025). It was my first time visiting this Asda which is part of an open-air shopping centre called The Centre Feltham (unbeknownst to me at the time). I left the car park and no…
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CCJ from Parkingeye. Claim form not received as driver resides abroad. Can I set aside?
I have recently been advised that I could request to set aside this CCJ based on the fact that I reside overseas and the claim forms were not served correctly. My car is registered with DVLA at my UK holiday home address, so the claim forms were sent there while I was residing overseas. I did not discover them until last…
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SMART PARKING, DCB LEGAL court claim
Hi all, Hello all, I finally received court claim from DCB Legal for insufficient Time paid. I requested more information few months ago (following direction from the forum), they sent a whole lot of gabbage plus a photo of my car at the said car park with a time stamp. Nothing about how much I paid at the time or how long…
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Claim by Gladstone Solicitors/Parking Solutions 24 Ltd - (advice appreciated)
Good morning! I hope everyone is well and thank you for responses in advance. Key facts Claim form Issue date - 11th Feb 2026 We need to acknowledge Service by the 2nd March 2026 Write up a defence by the 16th March 2026 Claim form (redacted) attached I've been reading the threads for a few weeks now in anticipation of the…
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UKPC , DCB LEGAL court claim
Hi Forum, I'm back again with another PCN—this time for parking slightly outside a white line. I've already submitted the standard template appeal to UKPC, which was unsurprisingly rejected. They've now issued me a POPLA code. Would it be worth proceeding with an appeal to POPLA? If so, is there an up-to-date template I…
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Stansted mcdonalds county court
I was the registered keeper of a car that recieved a penalty for this car park however i wasn't the driver. My daughter was driving and had parked at the medium stay car park across this site. As she left the medium stay car park the car started shaking and so she pulled off the roundabout to the mcdonalds car park. Here…
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Advice before court and submitting N180 form
Hi, So this is the latest email from DCBL below: Good Afternoon Having reviewed the content of your defence, we write to inform you that our client intends to proceed with the claim. In due course, the Court will direct both parties to each file a directions questionnaire. In preparation for that, please find attached a…
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Airport parking debt recovery letter
I have received a letter from a company called 'Debt Recovery plus' relating to 'Use of a pick up/drop off zone without making a valid payment' at Manchester airport on 16/01/2026. The letter which I received on 11/03/2026 is asking me to pay £170 by 13/03/2026 or my financial loss will increase significantly. for clarity…
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DCB legal - letter of claim
First post so apologise in advance if this has been answered numerous times! I have read all the threads etc with regards to these fines. I have just received the avove from DCB Legal representing Parkmaven Ltd with regards to 3 parking fines for being over the 2 hour stay. All 3 fines combined would be less than an hour…
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Letter arrived after 14 days - how to prove?
After 36 years of driving I have received my first ever parking ticket. Without going in to the details of the incident itself (many aspects of which I am fuming about - suffice to say I believe I have been conned) I have a specific question. My understanding is that since the letter mentions the Protection of Freedoms…
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Judgement for Claimant from UKCPS (plus a couple of other parking woes)
Hi all, Apologies in advance for the fact that I know that probably all of the information I need is already on here somewhere, I'm just having a really hard time deciphering it and quite overwhelmed so don't know where to start. For context, my car has been registered at my Mum and stepdad's house since I bought it a…
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QDR are clueless
I dont think so do you…… I really dont like their tone either Go ahead spend your money ! We are writing to you in relation to Claim No. ******** in which you are the Defendant. In accordance with CPR 17.1(2)(b), a party may amend a statement of case with the written consent of all other parties or with the permission of…
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DCB Legal Representing Excel Parking - Defense Assistance & General Support Needed
Good evening, I have been following the advice of this forum to date. Last week I received a claim form after ignoring all prior correspondence. I have acknowledge the service of claim on MCOL and have drafted my defense based on the template provided. 1). I have seen that this should be sent…
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Informing of address change (or not)
A new thread as this is a general question. Question: Will informing the PCN/solicitors of an address change trigger them to wake up and pick up the case? The background - my PCN was issued in mid 2022, so it's been around 4 years so far, with 2 more years to go before the 6 year time-out. In November 2023 I had a Letter…
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Failed appeal to Premier Parking Solutions Parking Charge
Hi, I am new to these forums, but after reading a link, I decided to appeal a private parking charge notice I received from PPS (Premier Parking Solutions). I have appealed directly to PPS and IAS and both have confirmed the original ruling stands. So I am assuming I still have to pay. To give an overview of the situation:…
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VARS Technology claim – Starbucks car park – signage unclear – defence help please
Hi everyone, I have read the NEWBIES thread and would appreciate some guidance before submitting my defence. Claimant: VARS Technology Ltd Claim type: Parking charge – alleged overstay Claim amount: £270 Issue date on claim form: 27 February 2026 AOS: Submitted via MCOL Location: Starbucks customer car park. The…
