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Vinci, Roxburghe and now Gladstones!

gazdai
gazdai Posts: 7 Forumite
in Parking tickets, fines & parking
Hi all,
I'm brand new to the forum.
Have had a good read around the stickies, I wanted to open by saying what an awesome service you provide - helping people out like this.
I got a ticket parking in a hospital in Wales, months back from Vinci. They referred it to debt collectors Roxburghe, and this recent letter is from Gladstones solicitors. So far I've done nothing at all. I got bad advice from a few mates, who said 'Bin the letters, and forget them' which I've just learned, seems to be outdated advice...
Can you give me any better advice at this stage?
Thanks in advance,
Gaz
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  • pogofish
    pogofish Posts: 10,853 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    You need to read both these threads before doing anything else:

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4816822

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4754020
  • gazdai
    gazdai Posts: 7 Forumite
    Thanks for replying Pogofish!
    I've read both of those threads three times over to make sure I've got it!
    Am I just before a LBCCC now?
    Are Vinci/Roxburghe/Gladstones known for going to court?


    I'm getting nervous now :(
    I appreciate any help!
    Gaz
  • bod1467
    bod1467 Posts: 15,214 Forumite
    gazdai wrote: »
    Are Vinci/Roxburghe/Gladstones known for going to court?

    No. Because they have no standing to take anyone to court, unless they are acting for the landowner. (Which is almost never the case where PPCs are concerned).
  • Stroma
    Stroma Posts: 7,971 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    Is this Morriston Hospital by any chance? I have a complaint going through the nhs trust, and can provide you with contact details of the person dealing with this .
    When posting a parking issue on MSE do not reveal any information that may enable PPCs to identify you. They DO monitor the forum.
    We don't need the following to help you.
    Name, Address, PCN Number, Exact Date Of Incident, Date On Invoice, Reg Number, Vehicle Picture, The Time You Entered & Left Car Park, Or The Amount of Time You Overstayed.
    :beer: Anti Enforcement Hobbyist Member :beer:
  • gazdai
    gazdai Posts: 7 Forumite
    That sounds like excellent news! Thanks bod!
    So 'almost never' means there is 'almost no chance' of this matter going to court?
    Gaz
  • gazdai
    gazdai Posts: 7 Forumite
    Yes Stroma it is!!!!
    Gaz
  • spacey2012
    spacey2012 Posts: 5,836 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Anyone can take you to court at any time for anything.
    I can take you to court for not paying me £500 for writing this.

    So do not fear.
    The problem starts when they try to prove you cost them the amount they claimed.
    Be happy...;)
  • gazdai
    gazdai Posts: 7 Forumite
    Thanks Spacey!! Had to laugh at that one!!
    Where do I send your £500? Lol!!!


    Gaz
  • Stroma
    Stroma Posts: 7,971 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    gazdai wrote: »
    Yes Stroma it is!!!!
    Gaz

    I will pop you a private message with contact details later on today
    When posting a parking issue on MSE do not reveal any information that may enable PPCs to identify you. They DO monitor the forum.
    We don't need the following to help you.
    Name, Address, PCN Number, Exact Date Of Incident, Date On Invoice, Reg Number, Vehicle Picture, The Time You Entered & Left Car Park, Or The Amount of Time You Overstayed.
    :beer: Anti Enforcement Hobbyist Member :beer:
  • gazdai
    gazdai Posts: 7 Forumite
    Thanks everyone!
    Thanks again Stroma, just to clarify - should I write to the NHS (via your contact) asking them to call off the dogs then? Or just wait until a highly unlikely (but technically possible) Court Summons arrives, and then deal with them then?
    Gaz
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