Smart Parking Ltd/ bwlegal

Milliered

Hi Umkomaas
I am obviously only just becoming aware as to how it all works and how the scumbags operate. First ever parking ticket.
I have gone back through the newbies thread as has been suggested by the previous very helpful folk.
One question I am still confused about though,and I'm sorry if I have already been pointed in the wrong direction.
The LBC I received from CST Law was in April and I never responded within the 30 days.
Should I still be requesting a SAR?
Or would that ignite their interest again?
Just want to be ready for their next step IF it happens.
Very comforting to know you folks are there!!
If I understand correctly from Coupon-mad,  I just leave it now unless I get the next stage which is where the defence template comes in to play?
Or do I still request the SAR?
I am really sorry about all the questions to you folks,I will try not to ask anymore.
Many thanks

Umkomaas

Get the SAR if things progress further. For now, let sleeping dogs lie. 

Milliered

Ok,thank you.
Here's hoping with fingers crossed.

Grizebeck

Jeez 
It's smart parking just get on with your life

Milliered

Hi all.
The time has come after 2 years plus that I have received a second Letter of Claim,this time from bwlegal. The previous one back in 2022 was from CST
However,I missed the 30 day deadline for that one and it just seemed to get forgotten about.
Is it strange to get LoC from two different sets of solicitors for the same parking scammers over two years apart? Or just a case that they have changed solicitors
If I was to just ignore it again,would there be any particular negative consequences or not really make any difference to the final outcome?
I have recently gone through all this and won against VCS ,although very different circumstances that they couldn't defend.(Due to the fantastic advice and help from various kind folk on here)
I know about sending the LoC back via email and to ask for the extra 30 days for debt advice. The 30 days is up this Sat 19th. 
I was advised previously to just wait till the LoC and then maybe request the SAR. Would this still be the way to go?
Sorry for all the questions!
Many thanks

Milliered

Would this be a suitable reply via email to bwlegal?

Dear Sirs
Your Ref#####
Proposed Legal Proceedings 
Claimant Smart Parking (client Ref ###)

I refer to your letter of claim.
I confirm that my address for service for the time being-assuming that you don't mess about and delay any claim-is as follows,and any older address must be erased from your records
##########$$

The alleged debt is disputed and court proceedings will be vigorously defended.

The alleged parking infringement was due to extreme mitigating circumstances that I found myself to be in. Firstly ,I suffered a punctured tyre and whilst looking for somewhere to change the wheel,my young son,10 years old,started to choke on his own vomit as he was very poorly at the time. I panicked and just pulled into the first place I could to deal with the stressful situation my wife and I found ourselves in. I didn't even notice that it was a pay carpark and left as soon as our son was safe and cleaned up and I had changed the wheel.
At no point did I notice any prominent signage for the short time I was there.

I am sourcing and seeking independent debt advice and as such,I formally request that this matter be put on hold for an additional  30 days in accordance with the Pre Action Protocol for Debt Claims 2017(the PAP).
I note that the amount being claimed has increased by a hugely exaggerated amount which the Government called" extorting money from motorists ".
Please do not send your usual lather about that.

I have two questions, and under the PAP I am entitled to specific answers:

 1 . Am I to understand that the additional £70 represents what you lot dress up as a ' Debt Recovery ' fee, and if so,is this nett or inclusive of VAT? If the latter,would you kindly explain why I am being asked to pay the operator's VAT?

 2 . With regard to the principal alleged PCN sum:is this damages,or will it be pleaded as consideration for parking?

 Yours faithfully ########

Would it be worth mentioning that I recently obtained a notice of discontinuance from VCS to show that I am quite happy to take it all the way or is that just a fanciful notion??

Gr1pr

Personally,  I wouldn't add the descriptive stories,  stick to emailing the LoC response template to the lawyers,   B W Legal 

Umkomaas

Would it be worth mentioning that I recently obtained a notice of discontinuance from VCS to show that I am quite happy to take it all the way or is that just a fanciful notion?? 

It won't have any impact. Irrelevant to them. Don't bother. 

Coupon-mad

Thirded. Nothing about mitigation.

Milliered

Hi both
Thanks for the quick response,appreciated.
Ok,will take all that out and just send the basic template.
Many thanks