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Group Nexus, DCB Legal court claim 2025, the driver parked in a disabled bay
Hi guys, So as the title suggests, I have a PCN for parking in a disabled bay at B&Q. i know this will be frowned upon and I myself wouldn;t usually park there, but we were in a rush to get something and there were literally dozens of empty spaces so it would make no difference to anyone on this particular day. Anyway, a…
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CCJ From Old Address Related to Parking Fine - Seeking advice on set-aside strategy
Hello Forumites, A lot of very useful material in older threads to help with
an issue like this, I cant thank you guys enough for the immense benefit to the
common person. My context is similar to previous threads so I’ll just
summarise most important aspects and detail my intended next steps. * PCN Issued 26/03/2024 to…
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DCB legal still proceeding with their claim despite my defence
I worked at a hospital trust from March 2020-April 2022 full time as a nurse. I have received ONE ticket during this time period. for 01/12/2021 to say that I did not pay for parking and have a fine etc for this date. This was a day that I was working from 07:30-20:00 so I appealed it and they said no. So being honest, I…
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Advice needed – PCN for brief stop on private land (Gladstone Solicitors)
Hi everyone, On 14 December around 7 PM I was in a nearby town. I had parked and paid at an NCP car park. On my way home, I needed to pull over briefly to check something on my phone. I saw an empty area and stopped there for about 14 minutes. I did not leave the vehicle at any point. I didn’t park properly – I simply…
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DCB Legal Ltd Claim Form delayed in mail redirection abroad
I emigrated to Poland on 02.08.23 and after travelling around a bit for the past 6 days returned to my new address in Warsaw to find a DCB Legal Claim Form (CCBC Northampton) for claimant Highview Parking Limited. It's clearly been delayed in the mail redirection from Royal Mail as the issue date is 04.08.23 so I've missed…
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Group Nexus PCN, keeper, but not driver. Two car parks adjacent with shared entrance.
PCN received from Group Nexus. Date of parking: 18/11/2025 - allegedly between 11:43-15:14 (3hr 30min)Date of issue of PCN: 25/11/25 I am keeper.I was NOT driving (easy to prove if needed. I usually drive a different car + was working in a different town that day). The site in question has TWO car parks adjacent.One is…
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PCN on Residential Parking and now LOC
Greetings to the esteemed warriors against the scum of the earth PPCs, I've gone through the Newbie thread followed some of the steps and I'm now at the Letter of Claim stage. I've drafted a response to the LOC but wanted to get a second eye to take a look at it. First to provide details: - I stay in a residential building…
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MOORSIDE LEGAL, NCP court claim
Hi all, I had visited Worthing on 19/03 to see a couple of friends and paid for parking. I then received a letter from NCP dated 01/04 claiming I hadn't paid, so I appealed it as I fortunately still had the tickets. However, my appeal was rejected as they claim I hadn't paid enough! I'd really like to take a photograph of…
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DCB LEGAL, PARKING EYE court claim, WS stage
Hi guys Apologies if this stage has already been discussed, but I looked though the discussions for a few hours last night hoping for some reassurance, but didn't get exactly what I needed to do next. So, long story short (strap yourself in!) - car battery died - AA came out and said Halfords in round the corner, charged…
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APCOA Parking outside a designated a designated parking bay
Is there any grounds to appeal this? What would the procedure be if so. This is at the Luton Airport staff car park the vehicle was parked in the red circle. The car park has no markings other than those darker sections
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VCS Southend Elms Legal Court Claim - DQ Stage
Hello guys, I am kinda panicking. So someone i know got a claim form letter for a PCN from Elms Legal Limited and the operator is Vehicle Control Serivces. This was for a PCN at Southend Airport so I know it defendable. However, the issue date is 6th February and nothing has been done for it till date. The register keeper…
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Euro Parking Service PCN
Hello All, This is my first post in the forum. Last week, I got a PCN from Euro Parking Service for parking at a shop front in Birmingham. I parked for less than 6 mins to get a bottle of water (from another shop nearby) and moved away. Here are the points in my defence. 1, The incident happened at about 11pm. During this…
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NCP / Moorside Legal — N1SDT court claim — defence help needed
Hi all, I've read the NEWBIES thread and post #2 on court claims. I've just filed my Acknowledgment of Service via MCOL and would be very grateful for help drafting my defence. Key facts: Claimant: National Car Parks Limited (NCP) Solicitor: Moorside Legal Services Ltd Court: CNBC Northampton (N1SDT claim form) Issue date:…
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ECP Via DCB Legal
Iam helping my step daughter with this. Her husband the registered keeper has received a invitation from the court.The AOS has been done today and will look into completing the defence. The claim is for no valid pay and display permit was purchased? Iam told he purchased ticket there is video showing ticket in windscreen…
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Need opinion: Any reasonable grounds to challenge this?
Hello everyone, I previously challenged a PCN and managed to get it withdrawn just before the hearing, as I was confident it wasn’t my mistake. This time, though, I’m much less certain and would really value your opinion on whether it’s worth appealing. Here’s what happened: I was visiting the hospital but couldn’t find…
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Parking at Starbucks, Stansted Airport
I recently parked at Starbucks, Stansted Airport. I was there for 15 minutes. Went into Starbucks, bought some coffee - left. I received a parking fine from MET Parking. I filled in the appeals form - didn't say I was driving,. They asked for proof of purchase at Starbucks. I sent a screenshot of my bill, detailing time…
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National Parking Control - DCB LEGAL Claim 2026
Hi, I have followed the Newbies thread to the best of my knowledge and have now got to the stage where I am somewhat bamboozled, probably because of a mixture of litigation jargon and the potential court appearance looming (albiet miniscule chance based on other comments in this forum). A response to the "Letter of Claim"…
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MCOL DCBL Defence feedback / advice
Hi MSE gang, Received a money claim from the Northampton address from DCBL and just want to double check paragraph 2 & 3 are okay. The POC is "vehicle remained on private property in breach of the prominent displayed T&Cs". At the time none of the payment machines were working and this happened back in Q1 2024 so was a…
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DCB legal defence, Eurocarparks - Paragraph 3 check please
Hi - I have received the standard claim form from Europarks via DCB legal, for overstaying in a free car park longer than the maximum time allowed This alleged contravention was dated 04/05/2023. Claim form issue date was dated 19/03/2026 AOS submitted on MCOL 30/03/2026 Based on SoftwareMad’s document, I should have 33…
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Defence against G24 / DCBL
Hello, thanks already for the help so far, I've used many steps already in battling this nonsense, now it's time to defend! Claimant is G24 represented by DCB Legal Background - DCBL are taking me to court for £333.84 for "exceeding the maximum duration of stay", in a Homebase carpark in 2019 !?! Pursued as keeper. Is it…
