G24 Parking

Captain_Antispam

Hello,

I've read much of the advice very kindly offered on this forum, and more or less know the answer to my question, but would be grateful for any insight/reassurance into my own situation:

I received a PCN from G24 demanding £50, which I ignored (as I was not the driver at the time), then subsequently received two letters from CCS Collect - the second of which was a '72 hour notice of home visit', which naturally, never materialised - and have now received a fifth letter, this time from what looks like a legal firm - DWF LLP. This letter states that 'legal proceedings may be commenced' if I don't pay up by the end of August. Interestingly, their letter was not signed by an actual person, but by DWF LLP itself. Looking online, DWF appear to be a legitimate legal firm, and so I would like to hear any opinions on these two queries:

1) I have no intention of paying this invoice - am I right in continuing to ignore these threats?
2) Does anyone know why a legal firm would even take any action against me? Surely it makes no sense to pursue me in court for £50?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Common sense says to ignore these letters, but once you a receive a threat from what appears to be a solicitor, you start to doubt yourself...

bargepole

Captain_Antispam wrote: »

- am I right in continuing to ignore these threats?

Right first time. Continue to ignore until they give up.

trisontana

Another case of demanding money with menaces.

oldone_2

A good rule of thumb is to note the number of letters you receive before you get several saying they MAY take you to court.
If they thought they would have a chance and win, they would just go ahead and do it after sending a letter before action.

Ignore until (or if) you get an actual summons from a court - and even then check that it is actually genuine, since some companies send out copies of court papers that have not actually be registered.

sarahg1969

DWF?? Seriously? Blimmin heck. Wonder why they've taken on a client like G24?

trisontana

sarahg1969 wrote: »

DWF?? Seriously? Blimmin heck. Wonder why they've taken on a client like G24?

Just see my post on another thread about certain solicitors who will take on any work, regardless how dodgy it is.

mradvice

What is the best way to handle this, is it to just ignore them or send in a letter stating, that 'I wasn't the driver at the time..' what is the best approach.

Also what was the outcome with Captain Antispam issue?

Regards

cajef

mradvice wrote: »

What is the best way to handle this,

Just ignore it and file it away, do not reply there is no appeal with these people they are in it to make money and anyone who appeals will never succeed, in fact you have more chance of winning the lottery.