Tesco Car Park Ticket

Neil_B

I didn't know that - thanks.

Neil_B

some reading for justontime - if this link works.

http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?act=Search&CODE=show&searchid=8f4b1ebc74a593b46e863df2054ce144&search_in=posts&result_type=topics&highlite=%2Bukpc
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justontime

The 'fine' arrived today £75 or £40 if paid within 14 days. I went to see my parents and begged them to let me deal with it and have it all sent to my address, but I am afraid the 'fine' letter convinced them to pay straight away. It was very threatening and it mentioned debt collectors, additional charges and people coming to the house. I tried really hard, but they wouldn't budge, in the end my step father insisted that it was their own fault and they would just have to pay it. They were not even willing to appeal because they were afraid of ending up with more costs. I feel so frustrated and angry about the whole situation.

theartfullodger

I'm really sorry to hear it has got this far. What b*****ds!!

Is it this lot??
UK PARKING CONTROL LIMITED
THE MERIDIAN
4 COPTHALL HOUSE STATION SQUARE
COVENTRY
WEST MIDLANDS
CV1 2FL
Company No. 05104383

For £1 British you should be able to get the home addresses of the Directors (Companies House). I'm sure they'd love to hear how much you appreciate their business practices.

Their web site at
http://www.ukparkingcontrol.com/faqs.aspx

Says

When could I expect you to respond to an appeal?

We respond to all customer appeals within 5 working days.

Might be worth a try.


Lodger

bargepole

When could I expect you to respond to an appeal?

We respond to all customer appeals within 5 working days.

That's 4 days rolling around the floor laughing at another gullible mug, and 1 day for Sharon to post a letter that says "Your appeal has been rejected, now pay up or we'll send the rottweilers round".

robocop79

If they've paid it why not send a letter to Tesco, with a copy to your local paper, explaining the situation - how your parents felt threatened through no fault of their own, it's disgusting service, etc etc - and ask them to reimburse you?

I bet they'd give you the money, although even if you got in-store credit/vouchers that's got to be better than nothing...

You've nothing to lose and will only cost the price of a stamp.

worried_jim

got this from - https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?f=2&t=65953
Had similar with Tesco in Carmarthen a few years ago.Left car in car park Saturday night, came back to collect it at 9am Sunday (BEFORE the shop opened) and found parking ticket on screen. Sent snotty letter to Tesco along with Clubcard and cutting from local paper advertising the opening of the new Morrison's store.

Have heard nothing since. Trust me, they value your custom far more than they want the money for the car park.

justontime

robocop79 wrote: »

If they've paid it why not send a letter to Tesco, with a copy to your local paper, explaining the situation - how your parents felt threatened through no fault of their own, it's disgusting service, etc etc - and ask them to reimburse you?

I bet they'd give you the money, although even if you got in-store credit/vouchers that's got to be better than nothing...

You've nothing to lose and will only cost the price of a stamp.

I had alrady written to Tesco, and there has been no reply yet, but I will follow it up in the way you have suggested. If nothing else it will make me feel I have done something.

robocop79

justontime wrote: »

I had alrady written to Tesco, and there has been no reply yet, but I will follow it up in the way you have suggested. If nothing else it will make me feel I have done something.

Cool - well good luck with it, hope it goes well!

I hadn't realised that supermarkets were trying to enforce their car parks in this way now, although I have seen some Tesco car parks with (what look like) number plate reading cameras on the entrance. Presumably to catch people who park their for long periods of time.

Coblcris

worried_jim wrote: »

got this from - https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?f=2&t=65953
Had similar with Tesco in Carmarthen a few years ago.Left car in car park Saturday night, came back to collect it at 9am Sunday (BEFORE the shop opened) and found parking ticket on screen. Sent snotty letter to Tesco along with Clubcard and cutting from local paper advertising the opening of the new Morrison's store.

Have heard nothing since. Trust me, they value your custom far more than they want the money for the car park.

I like that response.