DCBL Harrassment

zjaneboy

Hi all, looking for some advice please.

I’m being pursued by DCBL for £170 relating to a parking charge from March 2025.

I paid for parking online for 2 hours and did not overstay. Unfortunately, I never received the original Parking Charge Notice as it was sent to my previous address. I only became aware of the issue around 6 months later, after receiving a letter from DCBL.

At the time, I incorrectly assumed that updating my address with the DVLA for my driving licence would automatically update the V5C for my vehicle, which I now understand is not the case.

DCBL are stating that I failed to dispute the charge within the allowed time and are now threatening a CCJ and bailiff action. I have attempted to contact Euro Car Parks, but they are not responding.

Key points:

• Parking was paid for in full

• No overstay occurred

• All notices were sent to my old address

• First correspondence received was from DCBL, approx. 6 months later

My questions are:

• Do I still have the right to challenge this charge?

• Can a CCJ be pursued in these circumstances?

• What should my next steps be?

Thanks in advance for any guidance.

Gr1pr

Its not harassment,  its a legitimate business practice to pursue alleged debts

Study post 4 in the newbies sticky thread in announcements,  ignore DCBL

You will be challenging the pcn in a future Money Claim,  same as all the rest in your position 

The claimant ECP can pursue a Money Claim,  not a CCJ 

Wait for the inevitable Letter of Claim from DCB Legal,  followed by a Money Claim 

Ensure that the DPO at ECP and eventually DCB Legal have your current address 

zjaneboy

its DCBL saying they will get a CCJ against me

zjaneboy

Gr1pr said:

Its not harassment,  its a legitimate business practice to pursue alleged debts

Study post 4 in the newbies sticky thread in announcements,  ignore DCBL

You will be challenging the pcn in a future Money Claim,  same as all the rest in your position 

The claimant ECP can pursue a Money Claim,  not a CCJ 

Wait for the inevitable Letter of Claim from DCB Legal,  followed by a Money Claim 

Ensure that the DPO at ECP and eventually DCB Legal have your current address 

thanks for this. its DCBL saying they will get a CCJ against me.

Gr1pr

zjaneboy said:

its DCBL saying they will get a CCJ against me

Which is impossible,  its like believing the trapdoor spider who tells the insect its safe to enter their domain 

Stop reading their letters,  stop believing their lies, instead read the official MSE advice endorsed by Martin Lewis and study the newbies  ( like yourself. ) sticky thread in announcements near the top of the forum,  because i don't think that you have read either of them 

Ignore DCBL as explained clearly in the newbies sticky thread in announcements 

DO NOT PANIC!

CAN'T SAY IT ENOUGH, THIS IS NOT A FORUM FOR TALKING AD INFINITUM ABOUT DEBT COLLECTOR LETTER CHAINS SO PLEASE SPARE US!!!

DO NOT START A NEW THREAD ABOUT DEBT COLLECTOR TEDIUM, PLEASE, JUST SEARCH AND READ WHAT'S ALREADY BEEN SAID.


READ THIS CLICKY LINK (YES THE BLUE BIT, CLICK ON IT!)

DO NOT, PLEASE DON'T, START A NEW THREAD ABOUT DEBT RECOVERY PLUS, CST, TRACE, DCB LTD OR ZZPS LETTERS DEMANDING £170, LIKE THIS ONE MISLEADING PEOPLE ABOUT CCJs:

Coupon-mad

zjaneboy said:

Gr1pr said:

Its not harassment,  its a legitimate business practice to pursue alleged debts

Study post 4 in the newbies sticky thread in announcements,  ignore DCBL

You will be challenging the pcn in a future Money Claim,  same as all the rest in your position 

The claimant ECP can pursue a Money Claim,  not a CCJ 

Wait for the inevitable Letter of Claim from DCB Legal,  followed by a Money Claim 

Ensure that the DPO at ECP and eventually DCB Legal have your current address 

thanks for this. its DCBL saying they will get a CCJ against me.

That letter is already in the pictures in post 4 of NEWBIES PLEASE READ THESE FAQS FIRST. 

zjaneboy

Coupon-mad said:

zjaneboy said:

Gr1pr said:

Its not harassment,  its a legitimate business practice to pursue alleged debts

Study post 4 in the newbies sticky thread in announcements,  ignore DCBL

You will be challenging the pcn in a future Money Claim,  same as all the rest in your position 

The claimant ECP can pursue a Money Claim,  not a CCJ 

Wait for the inevitable Letter of Claim from DCB Legal,  followed by a Money Claim 

Ensure that the DPO at ECP and eventually DCB Legal have your current address 

thanks for this. its DCBL saying they will get a CCJ against me.

That letter is already in the pictures in post 4 of NEWBIES PLEASE READ THESE FAQS FIRST. 

thank you. i will pour over it like more today like i did yesterday. thanks for responding. 

1505grandad

"At the time, I incorrectly assumed that updating my address with the DVLA for my driving licence would automatically update the V5C for my vehicle, which I now understand is not the case."

Just checking  -  you have now updated the V5C  -  otherwise could be liable to real fine of £1000.

patient_dream

As above ^^^^

DCBL love scary letters but the facts are
*DCBL needs to win in court whereby a judge issues a CCJ ... NOT DCBL

*If you paid and have a receipt etc, that will put a smile on nthe Judge's face which means you will be able to claim costs

*DCBL may issue a court claim no doubt followed by offers of discounts.  You ignore
Just wait for a claim and come back here

*YOU DO NOT OWE £170, THAT IS JUST A MONEY SCAM

zjaneboy

1505grandad said:

"At the time, I incorrectly assumed that updating my address with the DVLA for my driving licence would automatically update the V5C for my vehicle, which I now understand is not the case."

Just checking  -  you have now updated the V5C  -  otherwise could be liable to real fine of £1000.

Yes i have now updated it. thank you.

zjaneboy

patient_dream said:

As above ^^^^

DCBL love scary letters but the facts are
*DCBL needs to win in court whereby a judge issues a CCJ ... NOT DCBL

*If you paid and have a receipt etc, that will put a smile on nthe Judge's face which means you will be able to claim costs

*DCBL may issue a court claim no doubt followed by offers of discounts.  You ignore
Just wait for a claim and come back here

*YOU DO NOT OWE £170, THAT IS JUST A MONEY SCAM

Hi, yes i have proof of payment. i will keep that handy. immediately they send me any court claims, i will be back here the very second. thank you all. i will sleep easy tonight.