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Paymyfuel fine for driving off without paying for petrol

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  • Car1980
    Car1980 Posts: 3,531 Forumite
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    edited 16 June at 9:47AM

    PayMyFuel Ltd.

    Write 'In full and final settlement' on the back and take a photo.

  • adidas
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    Thanks for this advice. I am trying to see if they'll reduce it online but if not I will be sending them the cheque. Can you advise who I can escalate this to? Is there anyone who can take action against this firm?

  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 165,321 Forumite
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    edited 17 June at 5:08PM

    Nobody I can think of.

    Private firms can't issue penalties and they can't be enforced in any court; there is also case law against it: A Retailer v Ms B and Ms K refused a retailer's added 'fine' against reported shoplifters.

    You owe the petrol money only. But I'd round it up by a few quid to cover minor expenses.

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  • adidas
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    Thanks that's really helpful. I would like to take some action against them as it seems completely unreasonable and a complete scam. There's others more vulnerable than me who'd feel threatened by this firm.

  • Car1980
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    Well, see what they do first.

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