IMPORTANT: Please make sure your posts do not contain any personally identifiable information (both your own and that of others). When uploading images, please take care that you have redacted all personal information including number plates, reference numbers and QR codes (which may reveal vehicle information when scanned).
We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

ECP/DCB Legal court claim

paulh1983
paulh1983 Posts: 44 Forumite
Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
Hi all,

Had a Letter Before Claim letter arrive today (pic attached with details obscured) with reply form and financial statement form.  Having read all the Newbie thread I'm slightly confused to be honest.

The Letter Before Claim is from CST Law but states they are instructed by Euro Car Parks.  Is this a real LBC or am I right in thinking it can only be sent by Euro Car Parks and this is just another attempt at intimidation to get me to pay?  Or do I need to go down the SAR route (as per Newbies thread).

Many thanks in advance.


«1345

Comments

  • patient_dream
    patient_dream Posts: 3,773 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Third Anniversary Photogenic Name Dropper
    edited 14 December 2022 at 5:04PM
    paulh1983 said:
    Hi all,

    Had a Letter Before Claim letter arrive today (pic attached with details obscured) with reply form and financial statement form.  Having read all the Newbie thread I'm slightly confused to be honest.

    The Letter Before Claim is from CST Law but states they are instructed by Euro Car Parks.  Is this a real LBC or am I right in thinking it can only be sent by Euro Car Parks and this is just another attempt at intimidation to get me to pay?  Or do I need to go down the SAR route (as per Newbies thread).

    Many thanks in advance.


    OH DEAR not CST again.

    I suppose on the back it tells you to pay DRP ???
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 144,355 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    It looks like a LBC but I think @Grizebeck knows if these lead to court claims or are just hot air.
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
    Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • Grizebeck
    Grizebeck Posts: 3,968 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Second Anniversary Name Dropper Photogenic
    It looks like a LBC but I think @Grizebeck knows if these lead to court claims or are just hot air.
    It is indeed hot air
  • Thank you all, 

    Would I be best advised to proceed with SAR even though it's hot air and bluster? 
  • KeithP
    KeithP Posts: 40,935 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    paulh1983 said:
    Thank you all, 

    Would I be best advised to proceed with SAR even though it's hot air and bluster? 
    Yes, the response to a SAR will come in handy whatever happens.
  • Thank you Keith. 
  • So I put in a SAR request with Euro Car Parks, who responded with a document detailing that I need to provide proof of identity and ownership of vehicle.

    I responded with a copy of a utility bill but have no proof of ownership (such as a V5C) as the car is leased through work.

    They've no responded saying as I've not sent sufficient information, under GDPR they can't release any information. 

    Reluctant to send photo ID, which is something they're requesting. Also not sure how I can prove ownership of something I don't own.

    Any thoughts/guidance would be appreciated?
  • DE_612183
    DE_612183 Posts: 3,082 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    do you need to provide ownership for a SAR?

    After all it's personal information that relates to you.
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 144,355 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Copy of the car lease agreement wouldn't do any harm at this stage.  And warn them you will report them to the ICO if they continue to make it impossible to achieve your SAR rights.
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
    Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • Great advice, thank you. 
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 348.3K Banking & Borrowing
  • 252.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 452.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 240.9K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 617.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 175.6K Life & Family
  • 254.1K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.