PCN for MFG - Esso Cobham - Gravesend

PCN_Hater

Hello

I received a PCN from Euro Car Parks on 24/05/2024.
I have ignored them.
I then received multiple letters from Debt Recovery Plus... I also ignored them
I then received multiple letter from dcbl... I ignored those too.

I finally received a "Letter of Claim" from dcb legal.

I sent the template email and have received this:

Dear REDACTED,

We write in response to your recent correspondence in response to our Letter of Claim (LOC) and will now respond as follows.

It is our position that the Letter of Claim (“LOC”) is compliant with the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims (“the Protocol”). The LOC provides adequate information for you to identify the debt that our Client is seeking to recover. We would respectfully draw your attention to paragraph 2.1(c) of the Protocol and remind you that both parties are expected to act reasonably and proportionately.

For the avoidance of doubt, please note that the timeframe in which to appeal the Parking Charge has expired. You were given the opportunity to lodge an appeal when the initial Notice was issued to you. Given that the case has been escalated to this firm for recovery action, the time to appeal has now elapsed and payment of the Parking Charge(s) is now required.

The amount owed is a genuine pre-estimate of the losses incurred in managing the parking location to ensure compliance with the clearly displayed terms and conditions. Further, in accordance with the British Parking Association (BPA) Code of Practice, where the Parking Charge becomes overdue and before Court proceedings have commenced, a reasonable sum may be added for the debt recovery fees. The correct recovery fees have been added and will not be removed, for completeness we would advise that the fee is not inclusive of any VAT, as it does not pertain to a supply of goods/services between you and our Client.

To clarify, when parking on private land, the contractual terms of the site are set out on the signs. You are thus entering into a contract (by way of conduct) and agreeing to the terms by parking and staying on the site. Parking in breach of the terms as stipulated on the signage means that you are then breaking the terms of the contract.

You now have 30 days from the date of this email to make payment of £170.00. Failure to make payment will result in a Claim being issued against you without any further reference.

Payment can be made via bank transfer to our designated client account: -

• Account Name: DCB Legal Ltd Client Account
• Sort Code: 20-24-09
• Account Number: 60964441

You must quote the correct case reference (removed by Forum Team) when making payment. If you do not, we may be unable to correctly allocate the payment. If further action is taken by us as a result of an incorrect reference being quoted, you will be liable for any further fees or costs incurred.

Alternatively, you can contact DCB Legal Ltd on 0203 838 7038 to make payment over the telephone or online at XXXXX.

Kind Regards,

 

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Litigation Support Associate

DCB Legal Ltd






Some guidance on my next steps would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you

Castle

You have left the "case reference" showing.

Nellymoser

Wait for DCB Legal to file the court claim (they have 6yrs to do so). You'll receive the pack and Claim Form from CNBC. You need to defend the claim within stated timeframes.

Prepare by studying guidance in
NEWBIES 2nd post Small Claim, 
Template Defence thread and 
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6377263/dcb-legal-record-of-private-parking-court-claim-discontinuations#latest

Remember to inform all parties involved if you move house before this is concluded.

Report that claim ref no. showing ask admin to delete it for you.

PCN_Hater

Hello again

I have received a letter from HM Courts & Tribunals Service regarding the claim from DCB LEGAL LTD on behalf of EURO CAR PARKS LIMITED.

What are my next steps.

Thanks in advance

Coupon-mad

The 8 steps in the Template Defence thread.

PCN_Hater

Hello, just a quick one to check my paragraph 3 is up to scratch

"3. Signage is incredibly sparse, especially entering directly from 

a national speed limit road."

At the "car park" in question, that is also a services... you get 35 mins free parking. I went through my email history and found my initial automated challenge refusal. In which, they reference a parking sign that says "35 minutes free parking (NO PAY BY PHONE SESSION REQUIRED)".

Is this worth pointing out in my defence also?

Thanks in advance

Gr1pr

Nb

MFG cancelled the following case before any court claim 

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6610116/2-years-chased-for-fine-now-its-a-letter-of-claim-by-dcb-legal-euro-car-parks#latest

Coupon-mad

PCN_Hater said:

Hello, just a quick one to check my paragraph 3 is up to scratch

"3. Signage is incredibly sparse, especially entering directly from 

a national speed limit road."

Thanks in advance

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See this thread: -

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