Letter from QDR for Premier Park ticket in 2015

greetingsfrommike · 18 April 2019 at 3:11PM

Hi All,

It’s been quiet for nearly a year since my last post but this morning we received an envelope containing 2 letters: one from from Premier Park; one from BW Legal. Looking at the boards, I’m one of many to have received one of these seemingly bulk robo-letters this morning (received 18th April 2019, dated 12th April 2019), and all of the examples I’ve read seem to be demanding £160 (reduced from the last demand for £208). I’ve read the other posts and noted Coupon-mad’s request for no additional BWL threads today so no need to respond unless you think this case differs in any way. I’m including a summary of the letters below so that it’s all in one place for future use.

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From PP:

Dear #####

As you have failed to make arrangements to pay your account Balance, it has now been sent to BW Legal, who are our approved legal service provider.

They will contact you regarding payment of the outstanding Balance. All future contact and correspondence relating to this debt should now be referred to them with immediate effect.

… BW contact details…
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From BWL:

Dear #####

Contravention description: No Permit on Display

We have been instructed by Premier Park Limited in relation to the Balance Due for the above Parking Charge Notice (“PCN”).

The Balance Due includes the £100 PCN charge plus Our Client’s initial legal costs of £60.00, which are detail in the car park or single terms and conditions. Our Client’s terms and conditions are clearly displayed in our client signage.

As you have failed to make a payment or raise an appeal within 28 days from the day of the PCN, the Balance Due remains outstanding and we require payment in full within 14 days from the date of this letter. If you fail to make payment or provide reasons for non-payment within the specified timeframe, we will seek Our Client’s instructions to commence legal proceedings against you in the Count Court upon being served with a Letter of Claim pursuant to the Pre-action Protocol for Debt Claims as contained within the Civil Procedure Rules.

County Court Proceedings

In the event County Court proceedings are issued, you may be liable for court fees, further solicitors’ costs and statutory interest. If Our Client successfully obtains a County Court Judgement (“CCJ”) against you, then a CCJ may be recorded on your credit file for 6 years unless you satisfy the CCJ in full within a month of the CCJ being entered. A CCJ on your credit file may affect your ability to obtain future credit and may affect your employability. Our Client also reserves the right to commence enforcement proceedings against you for recovery of the Balance Due.

What do you need to do next… Contact us, Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah…
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Please let me know your thoughts on whether any of you think this wording constitutes a LBCCC, or if it is simply another robo-letter attempting to scare us into paying.

I’ll also forward this to my MP’s office as I know they are seeking advice from their Parliamentary Research Team on the matter.