Marston Recovery/London Borough of Redbridge

QS_JP_2020

Hi all,

This, to me at least, is an odd scenario. Over a year ago (Feb 21), my car was wrote off and ultimately settled by the insurance company - monies paid to finance company etc, all resolved without issue.

Around late August/early September, I started receiving a number of PCN's for the vehicle from various places in and around London - Dartford Crossing, Redbridge, north London etc etc, bearing in mind that I live in the midlands.

One such PCN was from London Borough of Redbridge, notifying me that a vehicle, yes the vehicle that had been written off had been photographed in a hatched box zone. I obviously appealed all of the PCN's - all of which were accepted. On 30th March, I received a letter from 'Marston Recovery Group' who wrote to tell me they were taking enforcement action with regards to the above. I emailed the same day to tell them the situation with no response received.

Yesterday (Sunday 10th April), I received a note from an Enforcement Officer through the door (hand delivered as I was out) telling me I now owed £520! I have contacted their office and explained again, only to be told it is only the enforcement officer who can deal with this. I contacted him and told him the scenario - he was actually reasonably helpful but is advising me to pay the £520 and appeal to have it refunded.

Where do I stand with this? The DVLA have confirmed that I am a 'previous owner' of the vehicle, but the chap is threatening to revisit every 48 hours (!!) which seems entirely unreasonable to me.

Thanks in advance.

Umkomaas

This is not the forum with the expertise in the context of your issue. 

You will be best served in dealing with bailiffs/enforcement agents by making contact with 'Bailiff Advice Online'. Sheila, who provides this service, has an extremely good reputation for assisting people with bailiff issues. 

Calls and the email enquiry service are free.

Here's your link:

http://bailiffadviceonline.co.uk