What's my worst case scenario?

Thehorsewithnoname

Hi. I made the mistake of identifying myself as the driver. I am probably in breach of the rules (clear signs, etc.) but I've been pig-headed about this because (I'll save you the story) the fine is incredibly unfair and unreasonable given the circumstances. I'm currently ignoring the debt collector letters. My latest appeal to the land owner has resulted in me being given a reduction by the parking firm to £100 (original fine which I ignored was £60) as long as I pay in the next few days. My question is, does this phrase:

1. You can claim your costs if you win, the hearing might never happen and you risk nothing (no CCJ, no huge costs) by defending, because if you were among the handful who report a loss here you'd have 30 days to pay ... and less than on the claim form (£185 - £212 total).

mean that my worst case scenario if I lose in court is £212?

Apologies if this is answered elsewhere. I've searched and searched.

I don't want to miss this chance of a reduction to £100 only to find that the parking firm does go to court and that my costs are way higher. I'm prepared to be stubborn but need to know my worst case scenario?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Gr1pr

Name the private parking company claimant

Ignore the powerless debt collectors letters too

Yes, a typical loss in court for a single pcn is approximately double the amount of the pcn, so say. £212, if you actually lost in civil court, at a court claim hearing in front of a judge

That phrase is 100% accurate

Thehorsewithnoname

Thanks Gr1pr. The company is UK Car Park Management.

Coupon-mad

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81871751#Comment_81871751

My relative is currently happily ignoring them. He has been for 4 years. Has had a Gladstones LBC a year ago. No claim.

The worst case scenario is £212 as long as a Defendant doesn't act unreasonably (such as if a case reaches a hearing, then the D fails to attend).

Sit tight. You aren't paying £100.