Bailiffs for PCN from previous car owner!

harlow091

Hi all,

I really need some help because I’m being chased by bailiffs for a parking ticket that wasn’t mine.

Here’s what happened:

On the same day I bought a used car, the previous owner got a parking ticket in the morning.

I bought the car later that evening from him.

A while later after owning the car I received the PCN notice in my name, even though the contravention happened before I owned the vehicle.

I appealed online straight away, explained the situation, and attached proof:

DVLA confirmation letter showing I became keeper in the evening with timestamps.

Insurance documents starting that evening.

I received an acknowledgement email from Haringey Council confirming my appeal, but I never heard anything further – no acceptance, no rejection.

What happened after:

I sold the car to WeBuyAnyCar. Since I no longer own the car or have a V5C in my name, there was no address to update with DVLA.

I then moved house. Because of this, I didn’t receive any of the later letters that were sent out.

I recently went back to my old rental and found a pile of letters, including several from Haringey Council and bailiff letters from CDER Group. This was the first time I became aware of how far things had gone.

Where I’m at now:

Bailiffs are chasing me for a PCN that was issued before I even owned the car. They haven't come to my new house, as they don't know yet where I am.

I’ve tried phoning Haringey Council but can’t get through or get a response. I'm thinking on what/who to email or write a letter to. The online platform for appeals won't let me communicate.

I feel completely stuck and anxious, as I’ve never been in this position before.

To be clear: the parking contravention was in the morning, when the previous owner still had the car. I bought it in the evening, so it had nothing to do with me.

I have proof of all of this, but I don’t know how to get the council or bailiffs to recognise it and stop chasing me.

Please can anyone advise me what to do next?

Thank you.