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RingGo parking cost more than advertised on Harecourt Road N1

I parked for 1 hour.

The Advertised price was £7.40, yet I was charged £14.45.

It was NOT an "event day".

I have tried getting in touch with RingGo, and they directed me to https://www.islington.gov.uk/parking/where-to-park/pay-for-short-stay-parking

Now, i'm guessing because my vehicle is Diesel, it cost more.... but this was listed nowhere in the RingGo app where it shows the prices before I commit to pay.

Is this just something that people are supposed to "Know"?

Comments

  • Car1980
    Car1980 Posts: 2,912 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    The only advertised price that matters is the one on the machine and/or signage.

    What did that say?
  • Write a complaint to Council? 

    Islington Parking Services
    PO Box 2019
    Pershore
    WR10 9BN
  • fisherjim
    fisherjim Posts: 7,111 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    It's well known that Islington and even worse Camden councils are scammers on a par with private parking companies, another scam they use is starting bus lane cameras too early!
    They will huff and puff and wriggle believe me, and will tell you it's paid no refund will be given, Ringo will say it's got nothing to do with us!
    You will be better taking this to FTLA they will have more knowledge on this we major on private marking invoices.

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