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Phyllis
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I've just received a 'Private Parking Charge' (£100) for overstaying by less than an hour in a shopping centre car park. After looking at the very helpful comments on this forum I'm inclined simply to ignore the notice and any future correspondence. Unfortunately, it comes from one of the more aggressive companies which I think has actually taken people to court.
I'm not sure I can face a stream of increasingly threatening letters, never mind a court appearance. If I write and tell them that I was not the driver will this prevent them taking me to court?
Many thanks in advance for any advice, especially from those who have experienced this nightmare.
I'm not sure I can face a stream of increasingly threatening letters, never mind a court appearance. If I write and tell them that I was not the driver will this prevent them taking me to court?
Many thanks in advance for any advice, especially from those who have experienced this nightmare.
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You you please tell us the name of thus company. That's all we need, no other details.What part of "A whop bop-a-lu a whop bam boo" don't you understand?0
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trisontana wrote: »You you please tell us the name of thus company. That's all we need, no other details.
The company is OPC, trade name for Observices Parking Consultancy Ltd.0 -
They certainly have taken people to court and lost time after time. They were also found guilty in a criminal court over the misleading nature of their signs. This company seems to have a death wish where taking people to court is concerned.
Just ignore them. Then they have no way of knowing the identity of the driver. Without that information they are stymied from the start.What part of "A whop bop-a-lu a whop bam boo" don't you understand?0 -
The company is OPC, trade name for Observices Parking Consultancy Ltd.
!!!! I'd be very surprised if they go anywhere near court ....they have been well and truly spanked at an appeal at the High Court where the Judge ruled their charges as unlawful penalties. AND they have also been prosecuted by Trading Standards successfully -which means I am free to describe them as what they are CRIMINALS !
Ignore them .0 -
If you pay them, they may come back for more money and what will you do then ? It would not be the first time
As said this is Criminals trying to con money out of you.
Ignore them 100% do not let go of that ignore rope, it is your life line in the storm .
The letters they send are as fake as the parking ticket they gave you.
Full of empty threats.
All you have to do is ignore them.
In the extremely rare event you get sealed stamped court papers come back and we will help you take them to the cleaners with a whopping counter claim for Harassment.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
I've just received a 'Private Parking Charge' (£100) for overstaying by less than an hour in a shopping centre car park. After looking at the very helpful comments on this forum I'm inclined simply to ignore the notice and any future correspondence. Unfortunately, it comes from one of the more aggressive companies which I think has actually taken people to court.
I'm not sure I can face a stream of increasingly threatening letters, never mind a court appearance. If I write and tell them that I was not the driver will this prevent them taking me to court?
Many thanks in advance for any advice, especially from those who have experienced this nightmare.
No, it will have the opposite effect! They will see you as person who might possibly cave in and push harder.
As someone suggested on a thread from earlier today, print off the threatograms from them and play PPC bingo! Your letters will be the same as those and you should just be reassured you are doing the right thing.
If they do actual take you to court, which is less than 0.001% chance in my opinion, this will be your first defence. Can they prove who was driving? No, though not, second you were in a free car park... if they are suing you for breach of contract then they can only claim damages - so the car park is free £0, so you will owe then... that right £0!
Just relax and open the letters and put them straight out of sight in a draw you don't go into and forget about it. Before you know it, they will stop.0 -
Thank you for all the reassurance, everyone. Where would we be without MSE? At least I should be able to sleep tonight!0
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It is almost certainly safe to ignore, but OPC never seem to learn!!
http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?320926-OPC-Taking-me-to-court-over-3-consecutive-fines(4-Viewing)-nbsp0
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