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Uncertain on whether or not to pay private car park charge, and no idea how to pay
I have been served with a need to pay a fine plus interest and court fees. It is for not paying for enough time in a parking garage five years ago. I don't recognise the number plate of the car, but it was around the time I was moving house and so hired a car. I can't find any documents to verify this, nor anything to…
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DCB Legal defended claim v I Park Services
Dear all, Firstly, I want to thank all the wonderful forumites here on MSE who give their time and expertise to help others fight unfair charges and save money. Your guidance is truly appreciated. I’m seeking your kind help and advice regarding a Letter of Claim I’ve received from DCB Legal relating to two Parking Charge…
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Claim Form Recieved following failed appeals (wrong date also)
Ive today recieved a claim form form DCB legal on behalf of Smart Parking for parking on their car park. The date they have claimed is for 11th May 2022. In fact the actual date should be the 23rd November 2022. I have never received any correspondance for the 11th May 2022. Does this give reason for straight strike off?…
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Mediation call from court representative for Parking Fine Claim Not Answered
Hello, Today I received 3 calls from a court representative for Mediation service. All 3 calls directly went to voicemails. I was receiving voicemails, but my mobile phone never rang. There is no option for me to call back to book another appointment. Any idea what will happen now? And what recourse and options I have as I…
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ParkdirectUK NTK. Appeal Date exceeded
Hi all, I appreciate the forum very much and the efforts that go into these parking battles I received a windscreen PCN from Parkdirectuk on 22/9/25. I have recieved the Parking charge notice (NTK) last week around the 27/10/25 or 28/10/25. The windscreen PCN was for parking in a resident bay in a large apartment complex.…
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Not parked within the bay.
Yes it was foolish. I don't deny. Car Park was practically empty and I went far from other cars. But I was over the line :# Do I have any chance to appeal at all? Cheers
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Civil Parking PCN
Hi, need some advice please. 🙏 Keeper have received this pcn. The driver did make a payment using cash for the correct amount of time, probably made a mistake in putting reg no, but they can't remember and have lost parking ticket so no prrof of payment. I have noticed that ntk is not compliant with Paragraph 9(2(f) of…
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Help required for Court letter for unpaid PCN
Hi, I have receieved in March 2025 a Court letter for payment of a PCN. It says to acknowledge in 14 days and defend in 28 days. It is for a PCN for my car which my husband was driving and he entered his car reg instead of mine to park. since it is a while ago. Before I defend, how do I get all the correspondence aroudn…
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Broken machines NCP Prescot
We have received a PCN through the post today for not paying at an NCP car park in Prescot, Merseyside. We tried to pay by cash and card but both machines were out of order. No other cars in the car park were displaying parking tickets. We don't use technology for paying for anything directly. So that wasn't an option for…
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Bailiff/enforcement letter sent to my new address — tracing que
Hi everyone — I’ve just received a letter from Bristow & Sutor (enforcement company) addressed to me at my current address a couple of weeks ago, about a penalty charge notice for a council I don’t live in. Quick background: I have lived at this property for about 15 months and it’s mortgaged in my name. I updated my…
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Horizon Parking Charge Tesco Broadstairs
Good afternoon.I received a parking charge notice for a 'parking breach' 9th August 25.The letter was issued 15th August 25 and I was out of the country until 1st November 25, so I returned home to 3x letters chasing a response. Arrived 20:34 and left 00:07 with photos of the car. The thing is, the car never stopped. There…
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Bus Gate
I got caught by a new bus gate in Cambridge - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq69q132d43o I have no idea if there's a defence that works for this. It was 5:40pm on Oct 25th, so it was dark. I did not see the road marking, I was lost, and confused by the road system.
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Apoca debt recovery Recived but not PCN
Hi, I recently received a letter from Debt Recovery Plus regarding a drop-off at Luton Airport that I forgot to pay. The letter states that I owe £165 for ignoring the PCN, which I never received. I have already filed a complaint with Apcoa and just received an email requesting the PCN reference number for their…
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Stanstead Drop Off PCN after the late payment
I have received PCN for not paying drop off charge. I did explain them that there was an accident on the way back from Stanstead and I was late for another appointment therefore I forgot to pay. I did give them the driver's name and have paid for the previous day instead (even though I have not used their service on that…
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Another UKCPS No stopping charge at Leeds station - they even missed the 14 day PofA timescales
Evening all, Another victim of a UKCPS No stopping charge at Leeds station here. I've submitted my appeal, which felt strong given that the notice landed outside of the PofA timescales. Timeline copied from my appeal below:The alleged event occurred on 27 August 2025. The NTK was dated 9 September 2025 (day 13). The…
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Success in court today! VCS / DCB Legal case Private parking retail park
Hi, just wanted to let this forum know about a victory for the little people! In court today, I successfully defended a claim for over £270 plus costs. It was dismissed on what I guess is a technicality, basically they were not compliant with the POFA which states that every point * must * be complied with in order to be…
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Northwest Parking Management / DCB Legal
Hi All, Firstly, a big thank you to you all who volunteer your time/expertise on here - it's very much appreciated and I have learnt a whole lot in the last 7-days of reading up. I've found the scare tactics and intimidation a disgrace and willing to stand up to these awful charges for what was, I'm led to believe, 15…
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ULEZ
I am at my witts end with Transport for London On two days in August i drove my car into a ULEZ zone. I have done this many times, and though frustrating i have paid what was required. Just over three weeks ago i received two demands for £270 as it is stated i have not paid the fine on time. I absolutely did not receive…
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Letter before claim
Hi all I received a letter before claim from Moorside legal. This is dated in September. I have not responded to this as there is no mention of a 30 day window which I have seen mentioned in the newbies thread, so I assumed it was not a ‘real’ letter before claim. I have not received anything since. Should I continue to…
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Smart Parking unfairly taking me to court via DCBL. Please help!
Hi everyone, Just needed some advice as I have just received a claim from Smart Parking/DCBL over an issue which was no fault of my own. I followed Smart Parkings appeals process and sent an appeal to them on 11/10/2021 via the website (please see attached image for evidence) I am yet to receive any response from them or…
