Channel Haulage Limited

mmy

Hi, my daughter received a private parking ticket from this company, which was issued in an empty lot where she had frequently parked previously. There was, she noticed after receiving it, a very small sign telling people parking to pay by phone. When I called the company, I got the answer message from a company called Brunel Estates. I emailed them on ukcarpark - apparently this is the parent company - not appealing, but asking why their phone number is for a different company and why there is no PCN number on the ( very amateurish) ticket. Does anyone know this company, and should I just follow the advice guide for newbies on this one?
Thanks for any guidance.

bazster

Confusing. Can you post up the ticket (redacted of identifying details)?

Johno100

OP I assume this was a windscreen ticket? If so wait for the Notice to Keeper.

This appears to be their website

http://ukcarpark.co.uk/index.html

A distinct lack of BPA or other trade association logos on their site, can't see them on the BPA list of approved operators. The FAQ page also makes no reference to any form of independent appeal process.

I smell cowboys unless anyone knows to the contrary?

bazster

Well done Johno, I did a quick Google but didn't turn that up.

OP, this lot are not members of any DVLA-accredited trade association, which means they have no way of finding the registered keeper's name and address. Please tell us that YOU didn't tell them!

If you haven't given the game away just file and forget, you'll never hear from them again.

mmy

Thanks so much for the quick responses, everyone. Yes, it was a windscreen ticket. No, I didn't give address details, but just realised I emailed from work with my work address in the signature. Eek!! But I'm not the registered keeper, my daughter is, so we'll see.
I found their website odd as well. I'll upload a photo of the ticket when I'm on a proper PC, and will keep you posted as to any developments. This happened in North London, so eyes peeled for their "tickets", fellow North Londoners!!

bazster

I wouldn't worry about uploading the ticket now, I was just trying to clarify who exactly had issued it and, thanks to Johno, we now know.

So they know your name and where you work but since you weren't the driver and aren't the registered keeper this shouldn't be a problem.

Just wait and see what happens.

Stroma

Will watch this one with interest.

esmerobbo

MR GAGAN MOHINDRA seems to be trading as a dormant company!

Document AD01 14/04/2014 REGISTERED OFFICE CHANGED ON 14/04/2014 FROM
THE BRISTOL OFFICE 2ND FLOOR, 5 HIGH STREET
WESTBURY-ON-TRYM
BRISTOL
BS9 3BY
ENGLAND

Document AA 26/03/2014 ACCOUNTS OF DORMANT COMPANY MADE UP TO 31/05/13

Umkomaas

Just given their website a look over. Only 3 pages - Home, FAQs and 'Pay Charge'.

Unfortunately (for them) there's no facility on the 'Pay Charge' page to actually do so. Business can't be brisk. :rotfl:

da_rule

For some reason the 'pay charge' function is on the home page (via a PayPal link). You have to tell it whether you are in the discount period or not and put all of your details into the free text box (message to seller) on PayPal. A professional outfit indeed.

peter_the_piper

Not on IPC list either, will be interesting to see if they get postal communication, ie DVLA access. important OP /DD does not contact them with address etc.first.