Advise on getting a parking fine cancelled by the owners

IzabelaSmith1999

Hello!

Ive received a parking fine from country wide parking, I didn’t reply to the first few letters nor sent any appeal as I was away.It’s now at the debt collectors phase( trace debt recovery).

I’ve went to the manager of the establishment and they “tried” to help, but said because it’s at the debt collector phase they can’t do anything about it.

I pointed out that in the letter it says “ our client is within their right to interrupt any time frame given by trace and initiate legal proceedings through their chose of solicitors at any point”. If they can escalate, surely they can deescalate it as well? (please correct me if I’m wrong)

the establishment’s reply to that was I should contact country wide parking. 

Should I:

1. contact country wide parking saying that their client is “willing” to help but needs them to call off the debt collectors

2. Just wait to see if they will proceed with court.

3. hopefully the wise and experience from this group has a better idea❤️

your expert advice would be greatly appreciated 😀

Mark_d

Why not just pay the fine to the debt collectors and done with it?

Thorndorise

My advice, ignore the above comment - not necessary to say

Plan A is always a good route - make sure you read through the Newbies thread and understand the process. Once the Parking company have handed over to their Debt collectors process - they really have washed their hands of it, but, if the establishment wants it's customers to return - and not put out the word that it's a place you get tickets, then they should really do everything in their power to help - it cannot hurt to press this point, especially if they truly value your business, but they do need to contact the PPC themselves.

Unlikely 1 will work, as I said they hold very little favour for their prey, 2 is a good option if you've got a good case - it really depends on the circumstances, can you give any more details?

Have you got a redacted copy of the PCN you can show?

GrumpyDil

Mark_d said:

Why not just pay the fine to the debt collectors and done with it?

Not a fine and likely to be defendable if it ever gets to a court claim. As above do not pay. 

Grizebeck

Mark_d said:

Why not just pay the fine to the debt collectors and done with it?

Why do you give awful advice
It isn't a fine 
You don't pay debt collectors.

Coupon-mad

IzabelaSmith1999 said:

Hello!

Ive received a parking fine from country wide parking, I didn’t reply to the first few letters nor sent any appeal as I was away.It’s now at the debt collectors phase( trace debt recovery).

I’ve went to the manager of the establishment and they “tried” to help, but said because it’s at the debt collector phase they can’t do anything about it.

I pointed out that in the letter it says “ our client is within their right to interrupt any time frame given by trace and initiate legal proceedings through their chose of solicitors at any point”. If they can escalate, surely they can deescalate it as well? (please correct me if I’m wrong)

the establishment’s reply to that was I should contact country wide parking. 

Should I:

1. contact country wide parking saying that their client is “willing” to help but needs them to call off the debt collectors

2. Just wait to see if they will proceed with court.

2. Is correct.

Just ignore them. The parking industry isn't worth a minute of your time.

IzabelaSmith1999

Coupon-mad said:

IzabelaSmith1999 said:

Hello!

Ive received a parking fine from country wide parking, I didn’t reply to the first few letters nor sent any appeal as I was away.It’s now at the debt collectors phase( trace debt recovery).

I’ve went to the manager of the establishment and they “tried” to help, but said because it’s at the debt collector phase they can’t do anything about it.

I pointed out that in the letter it says “ our client is within their right to interrupt any time frame given by trace and initiate legal proceedings through their chose of solicitors at any point”. If they can escalate, surely they can deescalate it as well? (please correct me if I’m wrong)

the establishment’s reply to that was I should contact country wide parking. 

Should I:

1. contact country wide parking saying that their client is “willing” to help but needs them to call off the debt collectors

2. Just wait to see if they will proceed with court.

2. Is correct.

Just ignore them. The parking industry isn't worth a minute of your time.

Really? You don’t think 1. Is worth trying? 

KeithP

IzabelaSmith1999 said:

Coupon-mad said:

IzabelaSmith1999 said:

Hello!

Ive received a parking fine from country wide parking, I didn’t reply to the first few letters nor sent any appeal as I was away.It’s now at the debt collectors phase( trace debt recovery).

I’ve went to the manager of the establishment and they “tried” to help, but said because it’s at the debt collector phase they can’t do anything about it.

I pointed out that in the letter it says “ our client is within their right to interrupt any time frame given by trace and initiate legal proceedings through their chose of solicitors at any point”. If they can escalate, surely they can deescalate it as well? (please correct me if I’m wrong)

the establishment’s reply to that was I should contact country wide parking. 

Should I:

1. contact country wide parking saying that their client is “willing” to help but needs them to call off the debt collectors

2. Just wait to see if they will proceed with court.

2. Is correct.

Just ignore them. The parking industry isn't worth a minute of your time.

Really? You don’t think 1. Is worth trying? 

No, 1 isn't worth trying.

IzabelaSmith1999

Ok I trust you guys🙏

Coupon-mad

IzabelaSmith1999 said:

Ok I trust you guys🙏

You need to do your application this coming week, re your other thread. You MUST focus only on the application and NOT delay that.

LDast

Grizebeck said:

Mark_d said:

Why not just pay the fine to the debt collectors and done with it?

Why do you give awful advice
It isn't a fine 
You don't pay debt collectors.

@Mark_d obviously does!