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Car clamped by bailiff
Nurselayer
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A friend of mine had her car clamped yesterday morning (Monday 13th Sept.) when it was parked on a public street. It had apparently been clamped by an Equita? Bailiff for non payment of a fine relating to parking in a bus lane. (So she was told).
However on the form that was stuck on her car they had her address down incorrectly and so she's never received any notification of any fines, any court action or anything.
She was told that unless she paid up £500 they would remove the car. So she paid (by credit card.)
What can she do to challenge this? She had notified the DVLA of her change of address but doesn't remember receiving her registration document back.
Any help much appreciated.
However on the form that was stuck on her car they had her address down incorrectly and so she's never received any notification of any fines, any court action or anything.
She was told that unless she paid up £500 they would remove the car. So she paid (by credit card.)
What can she do to challenge this? She had notified the DVLA of her change of address but doesn't remember receiving her registration document back.
Any help much appreciated.
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Nurselayer wrote: »A friend of mine had her car clamped yesterday morning (Monday 13th Sept.) when it was parked on a public street. It had apparently been clamped by an Equita? Bailiff for non payment of a fine relating to parking in a bus lane. (So she was told).
However on the form that was stuck on her car they had her address down incorrectly and so she's never received any notification of any fines, any court action or anything.
She was told that unless she paid up £500 they would remove the car. So she paid (by credit card.)
What can she do to challenge this? She had notified the DVLA of her change of address but doesn't remember receiving her registration document back.
Any help much appreciated.
Does it let you know which council it was from. Does she rememebr the incident? She needs to go and find these details out from the council. Then she needs to file a stat dec in county court or silicitors and the case will go back to the council. You will aslo need to contact the bailiff and ask for a breakdown of charges.
You might possibly be able to get achargeback from the credit company as it was under duress.
Personally when it comes to bailiff issue head over to CAG (google them) they have far more knowledge than myself.
Personally £500 seems too much even with bailiff fees.I all have learnt is from others on many sites.
Seek legal help if unsure.
Dont pay Private Parking tickets - they are mere invoices.
PRESS THANKS
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