Car Clamping

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Gallovidian wrote: »

True, and they are thieves, by clamping your car they are
depriving you of your property.

As are people that park on private land without the owners consent, it cuts both ways.

anewman

IMO the OP's case hinges on whether a "valid permit" was displayed, as this will have been mentioned in the signs. I think the only way to get your money back from this company is to take them to court or threaten to.

Probably best to start by sending a polite letter asking for a refund stating a valid permit was displayed (send a photograph). Send it recorded delivery. Then if no contact after a short time maybe send the letter again modified being forceful, stating they shall refund the costs or you will take them to court and they will have to pay your court fees - and make sure to state a time frame you expect a response within, I would say 2/3 weeks is enough. Treat them with the same contempt they treat you. You had a valid permit, they therefore breached the terms of the contract displayed in their signs.

If it helps the comany you mention has a crap website here http://www.wheel-clampers.co.uk/service.htm

Wig

You're assuming the signs asked that cars parked must display a valid permit. It may have said only authorised (i.e. registered) vehicles may park. and the contract between residents and the freeholder will define what "authorised" means. Also if the registration number is written on the permit it would be argued that it is only 'valid' if it is displayed in the correct vehicle, again "valid permit ' would be defined in the contract.

I agree it is all stuff that should be investigated, but how willing will the resident turn out to be to help in the matter?