Tesco Car Park Ticket

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Coblcris wrote: »

Post number 10 gives the solution, costs much less and the PPC doesn't get a penny. What is the problem with adopting it ?

It still costs money though, when it shouldnt cost a penny.

I think the store manager and publicity is a good option

Coblcris

It protects the parents which is the prime concern here. Publicity and the store manager won't do that.

evilgoose

I had a ticket in tesco a few years back - well when I say I had a ticket - there was nothing on my car. But I recieved a letter in the post saying that I owe them - I believe it was £60 - as I had not paid within the 14days. I rang them and was told that not recieving a ticket is no excuse for not paying it - kind of crazy - how can you pay if you dont know about it. Anyway, I ended up paying in the end. However, several people in work have had tickets from there and ignored them, in the end they went away. I understand your concern in that your parents do not need the hastle - and if anything like mine - they wouldnt ignore any 'red letter'. If you've decided that you'd prefer to pay than front it out, It maybe worth contacting the company, explaining that that the they are blue badge holders and that the badge had fallen from the car - theres a chance that they may have a soul!

From what I remember it's a two tier charge - (mine fine was a few years back) - £20 if paid within 14days rising to £60 after that time.

I beleive that tesco used to use europark or something along that lines, I would think (i suppose it depends on region) that you're looking at around £80. There are signs up in my local tesco carpark with the prices.

justontime

QUOTE=Neil B;21307593]Which company is this?[/QUOTE]

The company is UKPC (UK Parking Control Ltd)

justontime

Coblcris wrote: »

Post number 10 gives the solution, costs much less and the PPC doesn't get a penny. What is the problem with adopting it ?

My parents would have to agree to it, and it would involve my mother (the car is in her name) instructing a solicitor. I used a solicitor for something which required a letter not so long ago and it cost much more than £30. I have no reason to doubt the many accounts I have read about the way these companies work and I am not convinced that one solicitors letter would stop the letters, phone calls and threats.

justontime

taxiphil wrote: »

Just a thought, but is there any chance you can... ahem... "intercept" your parents' post and "remove" any letters from these scammers so it's not causing your parents any stress and, at the same time, the scammers won't get their money? I *know* that technically it's illegal to take someone else's post, and I'm on dodgy ground for suggesting it, but occasionally in life I think it's morally justifiable to bend rules for the greater moral good. I have done the same thing when my mother got letters off a PPC because she overstayed in a supermarket car park by 6 minutes, as I was faced with the same dilemma - I couldn't bear the thought of my mother being scared by the letters but was equally determined that the scammers would not have £90 off her. One of the letters said they were sending debt collectors to her house within 72 hours to assess the value of any property she owned with a view to seizing it - imagine the fear and distress a letter like that would cause an old person (or a person of any age!). These companies are simply despicable. (Needless to say, they never sued or sent anyone to her house, and gave up sending their letters in the end).

It is a very tempting suggestion, but as I live about 10 miles away from them I can't intercept their post. I spoke to my brother about the possibility of trying to do this and he also felt that it was not practical, but more importantly that it would damage the trust between us. They are old, not very well and to some extent they are dependent on me, but they are still adults able to manage their own affairs. It is complicated.

Coblcris

justontime wrote: »

My parents would have to agree to it, and it would involve my mother (the car is in her name) instructing a solicitor. I used a solicitor for something which required a letter not so long ago and it cost much more than £30. I have no reason to doubt the many accounts I have read about the way these companies work and I am not convinced that one solicitors letter would stop the letters, phone calls and threats.

You are mistaken, google it up. I can even show you the text of such letters but you will find them via google..

worried_jim

the letters will all come in the same envelopes with the same return address, just advice your parents that you will deal with them and if they can leave them unopened and you'll pick them up when you visit. I do undersatand and I hope that your parents decide not to give in. Good luck !

Neil_B

UKPC are well known. Personally I don't have particular knowledge of how each company operates, i.e. how many letters, legality of documents and how long before they give up.
Bargepole and others here may know more about UKPC -- or --- you could always take it to pepipoo forums where there is a much bigger base of knowledge.

I still think that issue of not asking for any money to start with is very odd.
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Coblcris

That is in line with the Code of Practice they were forced to sign.
Perhaps there have been sufficient complaints to get them to try to follow it, at least in this example.