READ THIS BEFORE YOU START A NEW THREAD ABOUT ZZPS or DEBT RECOVERY PLUS!

llyamah

Out of interest, has anyone received a significant gap in time between letters? I have just received one for an alleged infraction in 2013 (which I ignored when DRP initially contacted me).

Coupon-mad

Yes. And it's never too late to complain to the retailers, look:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5666099

Ignore debt collectors re private scams, but ALWAYS kick up a fuss with the hand that feeds the scam.

llyamah

Thanks Coupon Mad. And sorry if this next question is a pain.... but from what I have read...

Is it correct that I should still ignore this letter from DRP?

The latest letter is headed FINAL REMINDER and says "We are writing to you as a final reminder before we recommend to our client UK Parking Control Ltd to commence legal action against you".

Before I read this thread, I had thought about writing a letter to DRP to put them to proof, asking them to prove the alleged parking infraction, but now I am minded to continue to ignore the letters.

And sorry, one other question:

The letter was actually sent to an old address and was opened by my Mum. I am only just getting round to updating my driving license. Should I get my Mum to return the letter to sender, stating "not at this address"?

Coupon-mad

llyamah wrote: »

Thanks Coupon Mad. And sorry if this next question is a pain.... but from what I have read...

Is it correct that I should still ignore this letter from DRP?

Of course. There is no question about that! Apart from emailing to give your new address, to avoid this:

http://parking-prankster.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/government-announce-ccj-review-due-to.html

And updating your driving licence does NOT sort this out. You have to also update your car's V5 you know, it's a separate thing at the DVLA, two lots of updates needed. And even then the parking firm will not be able to re-check the address (not allowed) so you will have to tell them it by email.

And sorry, one other question:

The letter was actually sent to an old address and was opened by my Mum. I am only just getting round to updating my driving license. Should I get my Mum to return the letter to sender, stating "not at this address"?

No, never do that, it encourages the parking firms to try a sneaky small claim in the hope of getting a default CCJ against you (they hope you have moved and that you won't know about their claim, and your Mum returning the letter would NOT help that situation). THE ENTIRE PARKING INDUSTRY IS ROTTEN TO THE CORE.

You need to email DRPlus and UKPC with your new address, something like the email I suggested here on pepipoo (I post there as SchoolRunMum):

http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?showtopic=114077

...see posts 12 and 13, but don't have stuff about 'primacy of contract' or 'Jopson v Homeguard' unless this was UKPC scamming at a residential car park/flats, like there.

DRP (you MUST include their 'ref' from the letter, as well as the 'PCN number'):

info@drpl.co.uk

and UKPC:

appealmoreinfo@ukparkingcontrol.com

START YOUR OWN THREAD LATER, NO MORE QUESTIONS HERE PLEASE.

Jay_Mac72

Hi, I made the error of ringing DRP as it said to call if I didnt think I should pay the fine. Basically I had a valid ticket to park my car at the time I parked but put my other cars registration in in error so I told them this. They then gave me the spiel about taking me to court, CCJ and I dont have a leg to stand on etc......... I initially ignored the letter from EuroCarParks as I knew I had the ticket as proof and forgot about it. It then went to DRP and by the sounds of it I have made the school boy error of ringing them. Has anyone else done this and still ignored them? I have searched through loads of threads on the subject and if I hadn't have called them would have just ignored the letter, but I did.... Any advice on what I should do at all or have I royally screwed up?
Appreciate any help
Thanks

Quentin

Ignore them from now on! (THey lied when they told you they would take you to court)


If you do get proper court correspondence from the ppc or the court then come back for advice on your defence. (Start your own thread)


Now read the newbies faq thread to understand the game you are now caught up in

Coupon-mad

Look at StaffsSW's collection of daft 'debt collector' letters:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/72293259#Comment_72293259

Redx

as above (bump^^^^^^^^^^^)

IGNORE the debt collector drivel.

Just do not ignore a court claim; those must be defended. But they do NOT come from debt collector call centres!

People think there is always a "next step", sometimes you just stop digging.

LindyParker

My parking charge was originally sent through the post Nov 2015. I was advised by police friend and Martin Lewis site to ignore private parking fine. In April 2017 got a 'letter before referral for legal action' from DRP and 10th July 2017 letter from SCS Law acting on behalf of Smart Parking Ltd., saying unless payment is made with next 14 days, court proceedings will be issued to obtain a County Court Judgement. Should I ignore this letter or will I get a CCJ taken out against me? Does anyone have any experience of this happening to them?

Thanks.

Quentin

You need to read the newbies faq thread near the top of the forum before you start your own thread if you still need help - this isn't a thread to post requests for help