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DCB Legal G24 Discontinuation
Hi, I recently used the information in this forum to guide me through fighting a private parking charge from G24 represented by DCB Legal. They took it right down to the wire but discontinued 24hrs prior to the hearing. Is there somewhere I should post details that would be helpful? I’m really grateful to everyone here. I…
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Court date issued
Hi All I received a claim form from DCB Legal in April this year for an alleged parking charge from 25.02.2020!! I followed all the procedures set out by this forum and have now received a Notice of Trial Date for 15th December. I am asking for advice on how to set out my witness statement as I have no recollection of this…
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URGENT help needed with my defence against DCBL
Hi all I am a complete newbie and just learned some things after reading the template defence and a few other posts so please help me out. I have also left it a bit too late so I am hoping you folks will be kind and give me some much-needed guidance quickly. Here is a brief summary of the situation. * 26/06/2024 - Letter…
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Parking fine for private parking Not the driver but registered keeper
Hi All Please I need some help here - I filled my AOS 5 days ago and I am now in the process of writing and submitting my defence. I got a parking ticket as the registered keeper, I was not the driver at the time and I can not recollect seeing any letters. can my ultimate defence just be that I was not the driver? I am…
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Please check my Defence v DCB Legal
Please could knowledgeable members check the below defence that I
plan to file in response to a POC from DCB Legal. My partner was in charge of the car at the time, and I
have her credit card bill showing three hours of parking were purchased. It is possible (but I don’t know) that she may have typed the registration wrong…
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Submitting defence after AoS - DCB Legal/Euro Car Parks - review of draft needed
Hi, I have spent an eternity reading the Newbie thread and I am compiling my defence now which is due by 25/04/2025 having submitted by AoS on 11/04/2025. I can't seem to find the right defence template wording to use so was hoping somebody could help me. Essentially I hired a car back in Feb 2024 for a week from…
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Preparing a defence at county court
Edit - Victory (page 3) 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…
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Newbie Panicking. Received claim form
Hi everyone, thank you for all yours help for others. Yesterday received claim form dated 6.2.2025, 11 days after issue date. Its from euro car park & dcb legal ltd. Pcn issued 6.6.2021, checked my email and submitter appear 15.7.2021 . Rejected. Afte that received couple of letters but ignored till yesterday's claim form.…
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Not able to attend Parking Fine Trial and Hearing
Hi everyone, I have a hearing on 18th November and the trial on 19th November, and both have now been moved to a court that’s about an hour’s drive from me. Originally everything was listed at my local court, but it was later cancelled and relisted at this further location. I’m currently dealing with knee pain and…
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Smart Parking / DCB Legal county court claim
Hi everyone, I am the registered keeper and the defendant (my husband was driving and I was not present). We have just received a few days ago, a County Court Claim Form from the Civil National Business Centre (CNBC). Details:
- Claimant: Smart Parking Ltd
- Solicitor: DCB Legal Ltd - Location: Cardiff Gate Retail Park –…
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Parking Charge - MFG Southall - ECP
Hi All, Received a parking charge notice from Euro Car Parks Ltd. This was based at MFG Southall, which has an esso station and also has a service station containing shop and burger king. Went in bought petrol and sat down at burger king for lunch. In and out in 40 minutes, 10 minutes over the allowance. Can't remember…
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CEL issued me with a PCN for not paying within 10minutes
Hi I have seen a few similar threads, but none that have updated on their outcome yet. The car park is privately owned but right in front of the entrance to a council arts centre, it is all fenced and looks like it part of the centre, the council have said they don't own it and I have been waiting over 4 weeks for them to…
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CEL , DCB LEGAL court claim, at WS stage
Hi. Received 2 PCN's. Both times machine must have been faulty as I've never not intentionally paid to park at this lot. They sent me the court document, issue date 11th September 2024 and I filled out the AOS as the Newbie thread stated. The total amount being requested is around ~£500 (for £2 worth of parking tickets). I…
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CEL/DCB Legal PCN - CNBC Claim - Defence Assistance required Please
Hi all! Thank you for your time and dedication to MSE. I have been reading through many threads and looking through the recommended threads that get pointed out all the time! I am currently writing up a defence - below is the claim form - Claim Form (Civil National Business Centre) issue date 28 Nov 2024. - DCB Legal…
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MET Parking, DCB Legal court claim 2025
Can somebody please check below my paragraph No.3 for Claim defence (PCN). I have another 14 days to submit: 3. The Defendant parked the vehicle at xxxxxxxxxxx while working there on xx/xx/xxxx for the purpose of facilitating a sports sessions. The Defendant was authorised to park as an individual hiring the Centre’s…
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Defence review please
Afternoon. i have received a money claim online from G24/DCB. Issue date 19/02/25 AoS filed 8/03/25 First draft of defence. POC - defendant is pursued as the driver of the vehicle for breach of terms on the signs (the contract) Reason: Parked and left. my husband is the owner, either one of us could of been the driver and…
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Defence assistance
Hi all I wanted to submit my defence for small claims court but am little unsure as to which template I should use. Can someone confirm if they have applied false admin charges on mine please? It says legal costs and court fees as costs. Cannot see admin costs.
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UKPPO PCN under my apartment
Hi everyone, I received a windscreen Parking Charge Notice (PCN) recently and I am looking for advice on the best course of action. I have attached a redacted picture of the ticket. Here are the details: • PPC (Private Parking Company): UK Parking Patrol Office (UKPPO). • Date of Issue: 01/12/2025. • Reason: "No Permit". •…
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UKCPS / Moorside Legal Letter Before Claim LBC
Hi all, 2 years ago I received a PCN for stopping for about 10-15 minutes in an empty dental surgery car park late evening after hours. My friend was picking up a Nandos’s takeaway order. The car was a rental and we didn’t leave the car. The UKCPS letters, debt collection and now solicitor letters incorrectly stated the…
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Britannia DCB LEGAL court claim 2025
Hi All, I would really appreciate some help. On Friday I received a letter of claim from DCB Legal on behalf of Brittany’s parking regarding a parking charge I didn’t pay back in February. I have rung and challenged this on the phone without them budging on the amount to pay. I have a file on my Laptop semi complete which…
