Tesco 'parking helpline' (moronic oxymoron)

Premier_2

trisontana wrote: »

Because their telephone number appears on the Tesco parking signs. That's why.

That's the number of Tesco parking helpline.

Why not call them and ask. And then ask how they are connected with UKPC

Edit: I know it's just another forum, so take it with a pinch of salt but...

Stargazing&#64 wrote: »

By the way, Tesco has received so many complaints about UKPC that they've set up a Customer Parking Fine number, manned by Tesco staff. It's 01382 227820.

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/parking-traffic-offences/63235-ukpc-parking-fine-72.html#post2358367

biscuitdunker

Again: http://www.eurocarparks.com/appeals_payment_popup_anpr.htm

PAYMENT

Payment by Cheque to:

PARKING CHARGE NOTICE DEPT,
30 DORSET SQUARE
LONDON
NW1 6QJ

Please Note:
If you require a receipt, please send a self-addressed envelope
Cash should not be sent through the post
Cheques should be crossed and made payable to Euro Car Parks Ltd with the Parking Charge Notice Reference Number and Vehicle Registration Number on the reverse. Handling charge of £2.50 applies to cheque payments and must be added to the amount due.
Euro Car Parks Ltd may refuse payment if:
You fail to enclose the exact sum
Your cheque is post dated
You fail to enclose the payment slip
APPEALS PROCESS
All appeals concerning this parking charge notice can be made by contacting:

01382 227820

or in writing to:

Tesco
Customer service
PO Box 73
Baird Avenue
Dundee
DD2 3TN

trisontana

Premier wrote: »

That's the number of Tesco parking helpline.

Why not call them and ask. And then ask how they are connected with UKPC

Is this a wind-up?

If you look here you will see that that website clearly belongs to Euro Car Parks and contains the telephone number shown on the Tesco signs. This is a private parking company which I don't think is owned by Tesco. I have never mentioned UKPC so why bring up that red herring?

biscuitdunker

Some Tesco car parks must be operated by Euro Car Parks, while others must be operated by UKPC.

Premier_2

trisontana wrote: »

Is this a wind-up?

If you look here you will see that that website clearly belongs to Euro Car Parks and contains the telephone number shown on the Tesco signs. This is a private parking company which I don't think is owned by Tesco. I have never mentioned UKPC so why bring up that red herring?

Tesco use different third party companies to police some of their car parks.
Euro Car Parks is one such company and UKPC is another. There may be others. They all work on behalf of Tesco (when patrolling Tesco car parks)

The number is a Tesco parking helpline, as is the address that you can also write to if you wish to appeal that way.

trisontana

biscuitdunker wrote: »

Some Tesco car parks must be operated by Euro Car Parks, while others must be operated by UKPC.

Yes, I doubt if Tesco actually directly control any of their car parks. They would have to set up a dedicated department, employ "parking attendants" have an office to take payments, go through all the rigmarole of applyin to the DVLA etc. Much easier to farm it all out to an established PPC.

trisontana

Premier wrote: »

Tesco use different third party companies to police some of their car parks.
Euro Car Parks is one such company and UKPC is another. There may be others. They all work on behalf of Tesco (when patrolling Tesco car parks)

The number is a Tesco parking helpline, as is the address that you can also write to if you wish to appeal that way.

So why is that number appearing on the Euro Car Parks website and not on one owned by Tesco?

Premier_2

trisontana wrote: »

Yes, I doubt if Tesco actually directly control any of their car parks. They would have to set up a dedicated department, employ "parking attendants" have an office to take payments, go through all the rigmarole of applyin to the DVLA etc. Much easier to farm it all out to an established PPC.

Or use their own (presumabaly automated) cameras as in the the site I took the picture of the sign in

trisontana

Premier wrote: »

Or use their own (presumabaly automated) cameras as in the the site I took the picture of the sign in

But who then actually deals with the parking "infringements"? Tesco or the PPC? Just having some CCTV cameras without the rest of the PPC infrastructure is completely useless.

Premier_2

trisontana wrote: »

So why is that number appearing on the Euro Car Parks website and not on one owned by Tesco?

You asked previously if this is a wind up.
I think I know the answer to that one now. :rolleyes:

Think about it in connection with the replies posted.