HI, I had been given a ticket on my car for parking at 4 CHURCH ROAD, ASHFORD - TW16 2UT
When I got to the car park I had gone to buy a ticket,
because I didn't have the right change
I quickly went into a convenient store to get some,
roughly in about a minute
when I come back to pay for a pay and display ticket I see someone taking pictures of my car
I approach him
he said that I was being fined for not displaying a valid ticket.
I explained that I was on my way to get one and that it had barely been a minute since I parked.
(keep in mind this car park is almost empty)
He insisted that I go online to make the payment and there was no point in displaying a ticket...
With frustration I left the place without buying a pay and display
from the advice given I ignored the letters from the debt recovery companies,
which spelt my name wrong on the title..
I've now received a letter from Gladstones Solicitors,
dated 19th April which i received today (24th April) it states:
Re: Our client: Parking Control Management (UK) Limited
Amount due: £160.00
Vehicle Registration: XXXXXXX
You have previously been written to questioning the settlement of a parking charge.
Due to the absence of payment or a valid appeal against the charge,
our client has instructed us to recover the total amount due to them as shown above
As all other attempts have failed, out client may now instruct us to take legal action against you in the County Court. To prevent such action, we invite you to make a payment immediately or confirm to us in writing your proposals in respect of this debt.
In order to avoid any further action you should pay the full amount outstanding within 14 days of this letter.
You can make a payment online (Cant insert the link here) or by calling 03330230049
It is important that you understand that if the judgment is registered against you
then this could seriously affect your chances of obtaining credit in the future as this information can be made available to any interested parties via the Register of Judgments, Order and Fines, and will remain there for 6 years.
If you are unsure about anything contained within this letter,
you should seek advice from a solicitor or contact one of the following organisations who may be able to help you:
Yours sincerely
Gladstones Solicitors
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