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SMART PARKING, DCB LEGAL court claim - Dreamlands in Margate
Hello, I have received a county court claim form for a parking event in March 2024 at the Dreamlands carpark in Margate. The carpark is operated by Smart Parking. For anyone interested, a pdf of the form (with identifying information redacted) can be downloaded here:…
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Claim form/dcb legal
hey guys. Any advice would be appreciated iv received a claim form from civil national business centre for the sum of £273.32. The date is from 10/1/2025 at my local gym (which I’d only been a member of a few months so wasn’t familiar with the parking arrangements) I unknowingly parked in a disabled bay which 1. I didn’t…
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Carflow PCN - But I was kind of in the wrong
Hi! Thanks for this incredible thread and world of knowledge, I’ve been reading through the FAQs and threads for hours. Now, I would just like some advice from you veterans. I recently received a PCN from Carflow (sent to my address). It's a camera system, 90 minutes free car park. Over 90 minutes you have to pay the…
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PCN sent after discount period or straight to Bailiff
Hi, does some of this advice transfer to my situation? My son picked up a couple of PCN for parking within the University grounds at Falmouth. They were from First Parking They arrived yesterday for parking in March. The first one is from the bailiff asking for 170. I contacted First Parking and pasted in your Freedom Act…
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Parking company: (UKCPM)
Parking company: UK Car Park Management (UKCPM) Location: Mannequin House, Blackhorse Lane, E17 Reason: Vehicle not registered / no e-permit Status: IAS appeal dismissed Current stage: Debt Recovery Plus demand for £170 Circumstances: Amazon delivery driver delivering multiple parcels to student accommodation Evidence:…
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Help with Witness Statement/ evidence
Hi all, I am looking for advice on where I stand with regards to a claim form from DCBL (Euro Car Parks). I have studied the newbies thread, the template defence and various other threads but I feel I still need some guidance on writing Para 3 of my defence. The background of the PCN and now Claim is that I was parked for…
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Incorrectly issued parking charge - length of stay incorrect
Avonmeads retail park, Bristol A keeper of a vehicle has received a "Parking charge" letter issued by VARS Technology Ltd for overstaying the 90 minute limit for parking. However, the driver has dashcam footage showing that this was not the case. Essentially, the driver entered the car park, stayed for about 45 minutes and…
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Is this a scam
recently received a letter stating I owe £720 to a company called civil Parking office LTD If not paid within 5 days it goes to £1744.53- I don’t recollect any parking tickets and if I get any they’re always paid - it’s a high court letter also stating they will remove good etc etc- no number - just a QR code - states they…
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Advice please!
Hi folks, I'm sorry this is probably repetition but I'm very confused by the advice I've found on the forum so far! Not very technically minded! A couple of weeks ago I was told by a colleague to park in a local hotel car park to attend a meeting. I did that and (idiot that I am) ignored the signs that were about. There is…
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Moorside Legal - Letter Before Claim
Hi all, I have read the newbies thread and I can see an email template to send to a solicitor at Moorside legal, however upon searching I cannot find an email to send this to, nor does it give any information on the letter. For context, I parked behind my apartment to unload furnishings, belongings as I just moved in, a…
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Advice regarding DCB Legal PCN CCJ and settling
Hi all, I have been refusing to pay GroupNexus/DCB legal for a year now and they recently ordered a CCJ, which I chose to defend against. I am waiting to hear back from the court but in the meantime DCB legal has been calling me a lot and asking me to settle, was almost £300 i owed and the said they could do no lower than…
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Napier Parking Charge - Camp Street Wednesbury
Hi, I received a Notice to Keeper Parking Charge from Napier Parking on 20/04/2026, I have attached the photos of the letter received. This car park is small and directly just outside Farmfoods. After parking I read the parking sign but there was so much text on it that I coudn't figure out if customers could park for free…
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Moorside Legal taking it to court.
Hello everyone, I would appreciate some advice on what kind of defence I might have against a claim made by UKCPS back in November of 2023. I ignored the letters from debt collection agencies and all the usual nonsense until this week when I got a letter stating that it is going to Northampton. I understand the time frames…
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Urgent Assistance Required – UK Parking Control Ltd Claim
Hi, We have received a Claim Form from UK Parking Control Ltd regarding an alleged parking contravention for "No Parking Out of Hours." The incident occurred in a retail park, and unfortunately, we did not appeal to the retail park management before the claim progressed to this stage. At the time, it was dark, and we did…
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Napier Parking Ltd / BW Legal in Car Club Bay When Not Entitled To
Hi. Would anyone know if the defence for being parked in a Car Club Bay would be any different than a private car park? I searched the address and it looks like it is run by Enterprise. My partner is the RK but this was his daughter's car, and he was about 100 miles away on the date of the alleged contravention - we are…
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PCN at Vista Centre Hounslow from CPM
Hello, I have received a PCN through the post from CPM after parking at the Vista Centre in Hounslow. The reason for the PCN is "No Parking Outside Of A Designated Area". On the day in question, I paid for a parking ticket through the app and left within the allocated time. From the photos that have been uploaded online, I…
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UK Parking Control Limited / DCB Legal Limited - Defended Claim
Hi, I have tried searching the forum but to no avail. Keeping it simple, I emailed a defence three days late and have just received a Judgment for Claimant (in default) letter. Annoyingly, I missed timed how long I had to send the defence. My question, is my only option now to pay the UK Parking Control Limited (via DCB…
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Smart parking / DCB Legal help with defence for insufficient time paid
Please help, I’m new here and so confused as to what I need to do with this. I visited family in Cornwall, in a hire car, Fistral Beach Car Park back in 2023 , paid for a 2 hour parking ticket. I have a copy of this ticket. I had trouble with the meter and had to download the Ringo app, however after a few attempts this…
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County Court Claim Form from Smart parking Limited
This discussion was created from comments split from: 'Template' defence suggestion - NB: ultimately, your choice of defence wording is your own.
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Letter Before Claim - Civil Enforcement Limited
Hi all, I have recently received a letter before claim from CE ltd. I have refused to reply to their previous toxic demands for payment, as i have now received a letter before claim I have drafted a letter which I have just sent to them. On looking online I cannot see a picture of my vehicle exiting at the time they…
