Starbucks Stansted - Parking Fine

hollyhex

I parked at Starbucks Stansted, went into Starbucks, got my coffee and returned to my car and exited the car park. Now I have a £100 fine from MET Parking. Does anyone know how long I can park there for free (I thought it was 1 hour) or if it is worth contesting? All assistance gratefully received, thank you!

Coupon-mad

Same advice as this exact same one:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578808/penalty-for-parking-outside-starbucks

Did you miss reading it?

Seen the Joe Lycett video yet?

Have you read the NEWBIES FAQS thread yet please?

daviesr1

Having viewed the video, take Joe's lead, go into one outlet with a hat and coat, and a second hat and coat in a bag. Change coat and hat, go to second outlet make your purchase, return to first outlet, change back and make your second purchase, return to car!

davedandconfused

Hi, my issue is the same as hollyhex. I parked at the Starbucks carpark at Stansted Southgate Park and went into Starbucks (not Macdonalds, which would have been walking out of the carpark; which is what Joe's video is about). I have received a proposed fine, or invoice from MET parking, but cannot understand why...

I was in a hire car, so have received the notification from that company, and am waiting for the letter to come to me in my name from MET parking.

I will appeal it, but just wanted to point out that it isn't for using the two premises, so cannot see why I even have the notice!

ChirpyChicken

Easy win then if lease car

Coupon-mad

davedandconfused said:

Hi, my issue is the same as hollyhex. I parked at the Starbucks carpark at Stansted Southgate Park and went into Starbucks (not Macdonalds, which would have been walking out of the carpark; which is what Joe's video is about). I have received a proposed fine, or invoice from MET parking, but cannot understand why...

I was in a hire car, so have received the notification from that company, and am waiting for the letter to come to me in my name from MET parking.

I will appeal it, but just wanted to point out that it isn't for using the two premises, so cannot see why I even have the notice!

Easy win as long as you DON'T say who was driving and just use the lease car appeal by EdnaBasher. See the NEWBIES thread.

Out of interest, this letter shows that you got the PCN for not inputting your numberplate:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6587791/parking-charge-notice-metparking-starbucks-at-stansted#latest

But you don't say that on appeal, because you will appeal the NTH as lessee/hirer and not talk about the story of what you did.

davedandconfused

Coupon-mad said:

davedandconfused said:

Hi, my issue is the same as hollyhex. I parked at the Starbucks carpark at Stansted Southgate Park and went into Starbucks (not Macdonalds, which would have been walking out of the carpark; which is what Joe's video is about). I have received a proposed fine, or invoice from MET parking, but cannot understand why...

I was in a hire car, so have received the notification from that company, and am waiting for the letter to come to me in my name from MET parking.

I will appeal it, but just wanted to point out that it isn't for using the two premises, so cannot see why I even have the notice!

Easy win as long as you DON'T say who was driving and just use the lease car appeal by EdnaBasher. See the NEWBIES thread.

Out of interest, this letter shows that you got the PCN for not inputting your numberplate:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6587791/parking-charge-notice-metparking-starbucks-at-stansted#latest

But you don't say that on appeal, because you will appeal the NTH as lessee/hirer and not talk about the story of what you did.

Thanks, unfortunately the lease company have given them my details. I didn't notice the bit about registering the car inside Starbucks, so maybe they've got me there..?

davedandconfused

davedandconfused said:

Coupon-mad said:

davedandconfused said:

Hi, my issue is the same as hollyhex. I parked at the Starbucks carpark at Stansted Southgate Park and went into Starbucks (not Macdonalds, which would have been walking out of the carpark; which is what Joe's video is about). I have received a proposed fine, or invoice from MET parking, but cannot understand why...

I was in a hire car, so have received the notification from that company, and am waiting for the letter to come to me in my name from MET parking.

I will appeal it, but just wanted to point out that it isn't for using the two premises, so cannot see why I even have the notice!

Easy win as long as you DON'T say who was driving and just use the lease car appeal by EdnaBasher. See the NEWBIES thread.

Out of interest, this letter shows that you got the PCN for not inputting your numberplate:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6587791/parking-charge-notice-metparking-starbucks-at-stansted#latest

But you don't say that on appeal, because you will appeal the NTH as lessee/hirer and not talk about the story of what you did.

Thanks, unfortunately the lease company have given them my details. I didn't notice the bit about registering the car inside Starbucks, so maybe they've got me there..?

However, I do have a Starbucks receipt

ChirpyChicken

both of the posts above are not relevant, advice already given on how to win this

Coupon-mad

We already knew the lease firm had given your details as hirer. They didn't (couldn't) name the driver.  Big difference.

Nothing about the advice has changed.
Easy win!

DO NOT WRITE ABOUT WHAT YOU DID.

1505grandad

As Above.

"Thanks, unfortunately the lease company have given them my details."

They only gave your details as lessee/hirer/day to day keeper  -  they do not know who the driver is.