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Smart Parking DCB Legal court claim 2025
UPDATE Issue date of claim form: 27/08/25 AoS submitted: 30/08/25 Just received Final Notice of Debt Recovery from DCBL Ltd. I'm not panicking and following the advice of the sticky: I've contacted both DPO's to get them to update my new address and I'm ignoring these letters and stowing them away. I'm one of those people…
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Claim form from DCB Legal LTD
I am back again for your support my fellow colleagues. DCB Legal LTD has issued me a claim form for a 2hrs free retail car park in 2023. The below are the particulars of cliam The parking company is called OBSERVICE PARKING CONSULTANCY LIMITED Claim issue date: 12 Dec 2025 1. The Defendant (D) is indebted to the Claimant…
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Ready to Defend! Southgate Park MET McDonalds
Hi. Our MET debacle has now gone on and on since August 2024! I emailed them (on behalf of my wife - who is the registered keeper of the vehicle) to try and get them to see sense. Obviously, over the time I've had to research the fraudulent MET activities, I'm not surprised that they didn't listen to reason. However, I…
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PCN from National Parking Control for staying 20 min over my 2 hour paid parking slot
I paid for 2 hours of parking but I think exited the car park 2 hours and 23 minutes after I entered so overstayed by 23 min. Didn’t realise they have plate entry/exit system. Anyway just recover this PCN and I’m obviously !!!!!! because I paid for parking just didn’t realise I overstayed slightly. What should I do?…
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Have read through newbie thread - just checking I understand what to do first
Thanks for this amazing forum BTW. I have received a DCBL Notice of Debt Recovery, "ignore it" is the overwhelming feeling I got from the Newbie sticky post. But, the PCN it refers to is from 2024 and they must have recently realised I moved and maybe my log book was out of date at time of stated convtravention. So, I…
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Defence review requested following Claim Form - Was delivering meal to resident at assisted living
I would appreciate if anyone can review my Defence. I have acknowledged the Claim Form online as advised in Newbies thread. Claim is by Civil Enforcement Limited. For the life of me I cannot find the original Penalty Charge Notice.Unfortunately we ignored all previous corespondence. My wife parked her car in the car park…
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Smart parking dcb legal ccj issued
I've been fight a parking charge for a couple of years various letters from various legal teams ( I have photograph proof the machine wasn't working) I just moved house last month ( been very busy and just haven't updated my new address yet with them) and how found out through a phone call my royal mail redirection hasn't…
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Worthy of a poor signage appeal?
Hi I had my generic appeal (from this site) to "Have a nice car park" immediately rejected. I'm not sure from reading the newbies stuff if the appeal to IPC is mandatory? I'm not sure what my appeal basis is? Other than it really did look like standard on-street car parking and totally oblivious to those signs on the walls…
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Forgot to pay for parking and then paid but received a PCN
I recently parked in a private car park (GBP Management Limited) and I just completely forgot to pay when leaving my car. After about 3 hours, I remembered and I paid online for the whole day using the PayByPhone app. However, when I returned to my car, I had a PCN on my window. Incidently, I also have issues with my phone…
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Group Nexus PCN, keeper, but not driver. Two car parks adjacent with shared entrance.
PCN received from Group Nexus. Date of parking: 18/11/2025 - allegedly between 11:43-15:14 (3hr 30min)Date of issue of PCN: 25/11/25 I am keeper.I was NOT driving (easy to prove if needed. I usually drive a different car + was working in a different town that day). The site in question has TWO car parks adjacent.One is…
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Parking Group Limited - DCB Legal LTD claim 2025
Hi All, I helping my wife with her defence. EOS already submitted. Background. She purchased a valid ticket but either misplaced it or it was blown over on her dash. She does have a witness to this. She did keep the ticket but left it in the car when it was told and believed nothing would be pursued. She did receive the…
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Leeds/Bradford Airport Parking Charge
Hi I have been through the forum and i want to confirm if there is any action that anybody would advise i take for my issue. My wife (as the registered keeper) got a letter from VCS in September 2024 for 'STOPPING IN A ZONE WHERE STOPPING IS PROHIBITED' at Leeds/Bradford Airport. She wasn't driving the car. The driver…
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Smart Parking DCBL
Hi all received today I have never engaged with the issuer of pcn or dcb legal but this has popped in my letterbox so I have tried MCOL site to register that I have received notice but no sign of claim on there am I missing something some general guidance please as I really do not wish to engage in a war of attrition with…
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CMA consultation on unfair contract terms
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are refreshing their guidance on the unfair contract terms provision in Part 2 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015. There is a consultation running until the 19th of March and they are seeking views on the draft guidance. Link below:…
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PCN Court Claim DCBL
Hi, I received this claim forms this morning regarding a PCN that was issued in 2022. I have a picture of the sign on the car park from that time which i've attached. These signs werent changed until around 2023-24. I think they may not be compliant. An email was sent to DCBL in June stating the driver details, and these…
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Gladstone's directions questionnaire
Hello, I received the directions questionnaire, N180, from Gladstones. I have read the newbies thread but I wanted to make sure. Is this the one I ignore? Will the one from CNBC be sent via MCOL? Obviously don't want to not reply to something I need to reply to.
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Parking ticket gone to court
Hi, I received 2 parking tickets 2 days apart in 2024. They started with the usual threatening letters and reminder letters, which then ended up with a letter from the court. I went through the online money claim process, and also done a directions questionnaire. I received a letter that there will be a hearing on the…
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Received PCN from First Parking – POPLA Rejected – Now DCBL Letter for £150
Hi all, Looking for advice on my situation as I’ve read the newbie guide but want to make sure I’m on the right track. I've only just come across this wonderful website. Timeline of events - October 2024: Parked at my university’s car park (managed by First Parking). Tried multiple times to pay via the JustPark app, but it…
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bay sentry / dcb legal claim
hi all I’ve received another claim form from DCB legal issue Date: 06 Jan 2026 AOS filed: 29 January 2026 (after 4pm) Apparently I was late with my AOS, I’ve logged onto MCOL and there’s nothing there only the below Please see POC below
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BW Legal/UK Car Park Management - Claim Form
I’m currently drafting the defence for the following claim: UK Car Park Management Limited / BW Legal * Claim issue Date: 24-Jul-2025 * I have submitted my Acknowledgment of Service (submitted 29/07/25) and I need to file my defence by Tuesday 26-Aug. Background: The driver was assisting a disabled person, who held a valid…
