Hi Guys Long time reader of the forums, have only posted in one thread before regarding parking tickets when I was issued one in 2009. Advice was sound, nothing came of it as usual, a couple of 'debt' letters and they soon stopped writing.. I went to the British Grand Prix in 2012, parked at a services so my Uncle could pick me up from there, issued a ticket - again a couple of snotty letters, it's been nearly a year since and not a peep. Recently though, they've tightened parking where I work. This means I'm choosing to park at a Sainburys across the road on a daily basis, for up to 8 hours a day, if I choose not to move my car.. The number plate on my car is pretty unique, so the guy who wanders round issuing tickets must love it each day knowing I'll be there long enough for him to issue a ticket. I've started amassing quite a few - all correspondence is kept for record, but ultimately ignored. I've started getting letters from controlaccount plc chasing the money, the usual stuff. In the back of my mind I'm worried that something more will come of it, because of the sheer volume that I am receiving. I've probably had 15 since the turn of the year.. Now I'm not here for pity or anything like that. I'm stupid for parking there knowing full well I'll get a ticket, and I know a lot of stories on here are "I was 2 minutes over the 3 hours period" and whatnot, I'm openly admitting I flaunt the rules daily, so no beef in that regard please. I just want your thoughts on how likely this is to go further, based on the 'evidence' they're gathering.. EDIT: Just to add - All of the regular 'charges' are issued by eurocarparks. Cheers Jaspen

Afternoon All. Apologies if this is in the wrong forum, I just need some advice, as I've previously asked and got a brilliant response.. Basically on Saturday night I was pulled over at the side of the road near my house, talking to my neighbour with my passenger side window down. A woman has swung round the corner facing me, and hit my drivers side wingmirror, the mirror has fallen off and smashed on the floor, and the casing has two cracks in it but it still attached to the car.. Her wingmirror actually fell off the car. She gave me her contact details and told me to call her the next day, and her boyfriend would sort it all out with me.. So I rang on Sunday night, and he says the following: Him: "My girlfriend said you hit her, not the other way round" Me: "That would be more believable if I'd actually been moving, as I was parked up at the side of the road" He tells me he'll call me back, and does, and is adamant that I hit her, not the other way round. He asked to come round mine tonight to assess the damage, which he has, and was basically calling me a liar, and telling me that I must have hit her as her wingmirror fell off, and mine only received minor. I didn't get any details, as she so willingly passed over her number that I actually trusted her (stupid I know). So all I have to go on is the make of the car, and his and her phone numbers.. Have I got a leg to stand on? My argument is: - My neighbour was the only witness to the incident, not an impartial witness I know, but a witness nonetheless. - If I had hit her, surely she'd have demanded my details, rather than willingly hand over her own? As I could've just done a runner on the spot there and then. Should I go to the police, now they're refusing to hand over the details? I realise it may seem petty, as it's only a wingmirror, but it will still be money out of my pocket.. Thanks in advance.

I'd love it if a Sheriff turned up though, i've always wanted to meet one.

**UPDATE** Another letter from controlaccount plc today, says the following: Amount now Due: £98.75 It is a legal requirement to send notice of an intention to make a Civil Clain before that claim is issued. This letter fulfils that requirement and has been sent to you at the last address we hold for you. This is your final chance to prevent Litigation being commenced against you: if you ignore this warning then proceedings may commence and Judgment will be sought. The cost relating to such Litigation will be added to the amount claimed, together with interest at a statutory rate of 8%. If Judgement (no idea why they spelt it different this time *see above*) is obtained and an order for repayment in full is granted but remains unpaid, then enforcement of that Judgement against you may be sought by any or all of the following procedures: - -Warrant of Execution by Bailiff or Sheriff (lol) against goods or assets owned by you either soley or with another(s). -Application for an Attachment of Earning upon your employer. -Attendance in Court to be Orally Examined () as to your means and assets. -Application for a charge upon Property, Insurance Policies and Pension Funds etc. which may be owned soley or with others. Cheques should be made payable to bla bla bla Yours Sincerely Merlyn Smith IGNORE IGNORE IGNORE?

Ah thats fantastic mate. Wonder why I didnt get the Brinx one first then? They went straight to the controlaccount plc letter!

UPDATE: Got a letter through today from Control Account PLC Dear Mr ******* Client: EURO CAR PARKS LTD Account No: 01530000197 Ref No: 907444 Amount Due: £98.75 We have been instructed by our above named Client and regret to note that you have failed to contact them with your proposals for settlement of this overdue account (not sure when i opened an account with them..) This account has been passed to ourselves with firm instructions to commence Litigation and to obtain Judgment against you. Such a course of action may have an adverse affect on your ability to obtain credit and would include costs, court fees and interest which may disproportionately increase the amount outstanding. To avoid this, please telephone the undersigned within five working days of the date of this letter or send your payment, by return, to the above address. Cheques or Postal Orders should be made payable to Controlaccount plc. Yours sincerely MERLYN SMITH Collections Dept So... Do I carry on ignoring?

Nah I'm not in the directory mate, I will just laugh at them when they ring. Why couldnt they write what the contravention actually was, rather than other, lazy buggers

Alrite chaps? Got the letter through today: EURO CAR PARKS: PARKING CHARGE NOTICE ENFORCEMENT It lists the car park as: JUNCTION - LEICESTER and contravention as: OTHER Not sure if this means anything special to be fair. Also wondering if they can obtain my phone number in any way? I'm on the electoral register and stuff, I'm gonna ignore the letters, I just don't want them hassling my mum on the phone, cos then she'll hassle me!

Ooh wow, okay. I'm gonna take this advice. No turning back folks! Euro Car Park - Go eff yourself.

I've not got a lot of expertise in this area, so simply ignoring it won't harm my credit rating or anything like that will it? I know I've not taken any credit out, but normally when debt collectors come its due to credit not being paid.

And it'll honestly go away? Can you say that without any doubt in your mind?

Thanks for the reply mate. It is a private car park yes. The thing is, the only proof they have is whoever issued the ticket, as there is no CCTV monitoring the car park. (I have a look around before I left to make sure). So could I just claim that I wasn't driving? I've had a read around the forum, and have come to the conclusion that I can either do this, or ignore them totally? Obviously lying is wrong, but if it saves me £70..

Hello Everyone! Registered here because I've just been given a ticket! Basically I parked at St Georges Retail park in Leicester, on the emptiest bit of the car park, and walked into town, because I had a job interview. The main reason I parked here was because I just cannot afford to pay £3/4 a time to park in a paid car park, due to my financial circumstances! Is there any way I can get around not paying this charge? I know full well it was my fault, and it does state that anyone leaving the site that leaves there car there could be fined. But in my defence, I did use the KFC on the site afterwards (Y) Regards