Letter regarding Parking Charge but no Parking Charge!

[shortwoman]

My father received a letter from a company called Metro Parking, whom I have never heard of, when he parked near the back of New Cross Bus Garage. He said he was not blocking any entrances or on any lines. This was in July 2010. However today, he received a letter stating that he 'inconvenienced drivers' therefore he had to pay a fine of £125. The letter states that 14 days had already passed in which he could pay the reduced rate of £75 and he now had to pay the higher rate. My father never received a parking charge and was not blocking any vehicles so was very surprised to recieve this letter. I told my father that I would write to them on his behalf asking why he recieved the letter and also where was the parking charge as they have shown the front of his vehichle without anything on it. Is this the right thing to do?

[Michael Browne]

Is this the right thing to do?

No, don't contact them at all. Your father will receive ever more threatening letters which he should ignore. Eventually they will move on to easier prey.

[esmerobbo]

As advised above don't contact them at all it just encourages them. You may receive a few more letters then they will stop.

[SURFBOY]

Does the letter realy state the word "FINE"?

Edited December 4, 2010 by SURFBOY

[dx100uk]

oh...who can we pick on to fleece today...ah .. i'll choose that one.....!!

 

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