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Newbie Help Letter Before Claim
I received a letter before claim from Gladstones on behalf of Horizon Parking Ltd where it stated that they carried out a UK Search trace, which produced a possible alternative address. I replied to them via email, informing them of the change of address, using the template in the newbies threat,d and this is the reply I…
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VCS crash and burn at Southampton County Court: Bristol Airport Case
In The County Court and the Family Court at Southampton Before Deputy District Judge Giddens Sitting in Courtroom 07 Monday 3rd March 2025 10:00 AM L1QZ014X VEHICLE CONTROL SERVICES LIMITED -v- JONES Greetings to all on this warm Bank Holiday Monday. I'm ever grateful for the help I received for my residential case from…
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DCB LEGAL cp plus/groupnexus court claim
hi, only just discovered this forum very late in the day as i need to file a defence by this weds 17th. finding it tricky from a read of the newbies forum to know what steps are now at this later stage. claim made to northampton civil national business centre for overstaying at a motorway service station that positions as…
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Secure Parking Solutions - failed appeal. Do I have hope?
Hi everyone, (using ChatGPT to make this easier to read) I’m looking for advice on a private parking fine I received shortly after moving into a new flat. It was issued by Secure Parking Solutions (SPS), and while I’ve already appealed and been rejected, I’m now deciding whether to escalate it to POPLA. Here's the full…
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Does this open the floodgates for counterclaims?
Can people use this as a precedent to counterclaims: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce83n7j7p6po
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DCB LEGAL RECORD OF PRIVATE PARKING COURT CLAIM
Hi. I have done some work for DFS Cardiff in 2021 as a subcontractor. When I arrived first day to start the job for a contractor through the induction process they took every contractor’s car registration to allow park in parking lot which belong to DFS , I finished my job after one week. After 10 days I got 7 PCN . ( for…
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N180 Form. How do I know who to send it to?
Hi all I'm dealing with a parking ticket and got an N180 form to complete. Initial look and, unlike others, doesn't seem to be one that can be completed online despite asking for copies. Anyway, I have to send a copy to the claimant but their contact details are not on the form, just the company name and a reference…
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Smart Parking / Debt Recovery Plus | £170 fine with no notice?
Hello, Sorry about openining a new post, but I just want to be sure I'm not risking my credit score / ability to purchase a home in the near future! I received my first letter from DRP in early June demanding £170. I did not receive any prior letters about the PCN so I did not have the opportunity to pay the fine at £60…
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Keyway retail park willenhall
I have received a fine from the keyway retail park in willenhall .the photo of my car looks like it been taken through a bush . The fine for being 21 minutes over there no were to make a payment. I had used the shops there I am disabled and I had an operation the 5 day before I had gone there unfortunately my stitches…
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PCN for MFG - Esso Cobham - Gravesend
Hello :) I received a PCN from Euro Car Parks on 24/05/2024. I have ignored them. I then received multiple letters from Debt Recovery Plus... I also ignored them I then received multiple letter from dcbl... I ignored those too. I finally received a "Letter of Claim" from dcb legal. I sent the template email and have…
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What does sign mean?
Today, Sunday, somebody working on my place got a parking ticket. As I told him he was OK to park there (an area I believed to be owned by all us joint freeholders on my development but that the council seem to dispute) I feel honour bound to pay it. However as a non driver I don't fully understand what a sign on an…
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advice needed please (smart parking)
Hello, I received a letter from Smart Parking with a charge of £60 if paid in the first 14 days, then increasing to £170 as the keeper of the vehicle. This was for parking on private land, it was at a diner car park in which the driver stopped for only a total of 13 minutes whilst passengers visited inside intending to…
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I REIGN VICTORIOUS | 10 PCN’s from Smart Parking, DCB LEGAL court claim 2025
Hi all I’m in a bad situation. So I think it’s worse than others as it’s 10 x fines at £170 each. Long story short, I started at a new gym that rents the building and has access to a car park which is owned by smart parking. Everyone has had trouble over the years and the advice was to not respond and you’ll not have to…
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Cumbria Parking Services: Failed to make payment that covered the entire duration of your stay
In October 2024, a PCN was issued by CPS to the vehicle driver having parked at A591, Ambleside in the Lake District. The breach was because the driver paid for 2 hours but lasted 2:39 in the car park. As the keeper, I've now received a Letter of Claim from BW Legal, and I've just responded to it using the template…
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2 years chased for fine, now its a Letter of Claim by DCB Legal (Euro Car Parks)
Hello All, I have been reading many articles of advice on here over
last few years, so thanks for all support, and I really want to stand against
these car parking firms best as possible. Apologies if this is incorrect forum,
or other links are ready for this issue: Situation: I received a £170.00 parking fine due to…
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Excel Parking multiple fines at Bakers road car park Uxbridge
I need some advise please. After being displaced from our home due to a burst pipe, we have been living in temporary accommodation in Uxbridge, which does not offer
parking. I have been purchasing weekly parking at Bakers
Road Car Park run by Excel parking for my vehicle using the Ringo app. The Ringo app restricts…
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POPLA - Unsuccessful
Hi, I overstayed at a shopping centre car park by 4 mins. I appealed to POPLA and this was rejected on the grounds that I had not paid enough to park. I thought I had read somewhere that you have a period of grace of up to 10 mins? I offered to pay the £2 extra parking, should I now just pay the extortionate sum of £80 or…
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Newbie - PCN Stage - ParkingEye
Hi I would welcome some advice please. I have been issued a PCN from ParkingEye with a charge of £60 which increase to £100 if not paid within 14 days. Unfortunately I am at fault and wondered whether it is worth appealing. The PCN states 'By not purchasing the appropriate parking time or by remaining at the car park for…
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DCBL Notice of debt recovery
Hi, Sorry to bother you all, for what i know must be your umpteenth time of answering something like this. I have read through the newbies FAQ and im just a little confused/overwhelmed of what my steps should be right now. This morning, i received a notice from DCBL regarding a parking charge. I think i may be too new to…
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10k pro bono costs order against excel
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/anya-prasad_i-got-fined-11k-over-a-darlington-five-minute-activity-7311332961340043266-hr4E?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAADlGaOcBG_wnNMofi6c4aEimuZM_otv0Ffo Whats Jake saying...
