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DCB legal letter of claim advice


I have received a letter of claim from DCB legal on behalf of Euro car park Limited. Basically, I pulled up in a car park for a few minutes whilst in the car so they’re trying to charge me. I’ve ignored all letters up until now but after reading on here it seems I might need to reply? I am a bit confused about what to do next as there’s a lot of information on here, but it seems I need to email them a template, could anybody point me in the right direction please? I’ve got until tomorrow to reply
Thanks,
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Sounds like you weren't parked then.
Doesn't really matter about LoC as they'll make a claim and then discontinue eventually anyway.
Use the standard template, or just email to say you deny the charge and look forward to defending their claim.2 -
A pointer in the right direction:
Read the second post of the NEWBIES FAQS thread, top of the forum.
See my signature for how to navigate there.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 THREAD1 -
Car1980 said:Sounds like you weren't
Doesn't really matter about LoC as they'll make a claim and then discontinue eventually anyway.
Use the standard template, or just email to say you deny the charge and look forward to defending their claim.Car1980 said:Sounds like you weren't
Doesn't really matter about LoC as they'll make a claim and then discontinue eventually anyway.
Use the standard template, or just email to say you deny the charge and look forward to defending their claim.is this the standard templateI refer to your letter of claim.
I confirm that my address for service for the time being - assuming you don't faff about and delay any claim - is as follows, and any older address must be erased from your records:
[Correct address here]
The alleged debt is disputed and any court proceedings will be vigorously defended.
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".
Don't send me your usual blather 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
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