Parking Eye Fine

sweetgem

I forgot to mention when they wrote to me asking for £125
They wrote:

Without Prejudice (Save as to Costs)

What is save as to costs?

And does that affect me if we settle out of court ?

KeithP

When I gave it "Without Prejudice Save as to Costs" Google told me:

The phrase “without prejudice save as to costs” is a term used in law to identify that discussions and offers made to resolve disputes cannot generally be disclosed to courts or tribunals, except where the issue of legal costs is being determined.

sweetgem

MistyZ wrote: »

Okay, I know you probably think it's too late ... it may be. But a last ditch attempt to lay it all on the line to the CEO is in order. Neither the Keeper or the Driver have anything to apologise for. Keith Barr needs to know that a visit to Holiday Inn resulted in patrons feeling like they're going out of their mind with worry.

I suggest something like the example I've posted below. I think I probably have enough posts to my name for you to trust me with details / facts to add to it if you want me to. Not your real name / address or any identifying information just a summary of P.E.'s & debt collectors' actions so far and anything else you think needs including. The effect on your health needs to be described clearly.

Alternatively you may wish to do this yourself or get help from a friend. I'm just assuming that dyslexia makes this kind of thing difficult for you personally and will help if I can.


To:
keith.barr@ihg.com.

Dear Keith Barr,

on (day) August 2018 I visited Holiday Inn (name of hotel & area) with (number) colleagues for a short meeting. We met in the bar and were there for just under an hour. We all bought refreshments, costing, I would estimate, approximately £x . I spent £x and paid with cash. (If there have been other meetings there, say so).

Subsequently, I received a Parking Charge Notice from Parking Eye. There had been no intention whatsoever to avoid paying for parking. It is not denied that the driver didn't pay for the hour's stay, but this was due to a range of factors including poor signage and the driver's dyslexia. Had there been an opportunity to pay retrospectively, that would have been done very willingly.

Since this most unfortunate day I have been hounded by Parking Eye and their associates. Their intimidatory behaviour and the sheer injustice of the demand for a large charge in these circumstances has contributed to my refusal, as Registered Keeper of the car, to pay the 'fine'. However this situation has taken its toll. The case is now going to court, I face a court appearance, my health has suffered.

What started as a principled stand against injustice has now become a nightmare. I am shocked at just how punitive and underhand a parking company can be when pursuing a charge. The car was, after all, parked for a legitimate purpose by patrons of Holiday Inn.

etc. etc. etc. with much more 'meat' (facts) on the bones.

Misty I have tried to send you a message but it says your inbox is full. I would love your help

sweetgem

KeithP wrote: »

When I gave it "Without Prejudice Save as to Costs" Google told me:

Ok so how do I go back to them and say I’m not paying £125 accept £50 or meet me half way of £125

Umkomaas

sweetgem wrote: »

Ok so how do I go back to them and say I’m not paying £125 accept £50 or meet me half way of £125

Just as you've said (perhaps a little sweeter), but mark the offer WPSATC.

sweetgem

WPSATC

Thank you for your reply regarding the above referenced parking charge notice and your offer to accept £125. Whilst I am prepared to settle at a reasonable cost your sum of £125 is excessively high and not reflective of the hour and 15 minutes spent at the car park. Therefore in order to settle this matter on the outstanding claim I am prepared to offer £50 in full and final settlement of your claim.

I look forward to hearing from you and your acceptance of my offer.

sweetgem

sweetgem wrote: »

WPSATC

Thank you for your reply regarding the above referenced parking charge notice and your offer to accept £125. Whilst I am prepared to settle at a reasonable cost your sum of £125 is excessively high and not reflective of the hour and 15 minutes spent at the car park. Therefore in order to settle this matter on the outstanding claim I am prepared to offer £50 in full and final settlement of your claim.

I look forward to hearing from you and your acceptance of my offer.

Is this ok?

Umkomaas

That looks okay to me

BUT ....

WPSATC must be written in full - 'Without Prejudice, Save as to Costs'.

MistyZ

sweetgem wrote: »

Misty I have tried to send you a message but it says your inbox is full. I would love your help

Hi, have just messaged you.

sweetgem

Umkomaas wrote: »

That looks okay to me

BUT ....

WPSATC must be written in full - 'Without Prejudice, Save as to Costs'.

I did put it in full in the original message