VCS parking - now BW letter

[superstarjan]

Hiya, I've not been on here for ages and need a bit of advice regarding the parking ticket we have received.

 

Do we still ignore them?

 

We were parked in a strange spot, it was a marked out, white bay, but had double yellows. We displayed a valid blue badge and timer. Around the area, there were signs not to park, but no sign at all next to the 'bays'. We pondered over it and decided that it was ok to park in the bays with the blue badge, but not out of the bays, as it was for drop offs and taxi's.

 

I have ignored it and today received a letter from BW legl stating that its been passed to them with costs and they will seek a court judgement.

 

Is this the usual scare tactics, or should I be responding?

[honeybee13]

Hello there, nice to see you again.

 

We don't advise to ignore any more, but as you're at the BW Legal stage, please wait for the guys to advise. Are you able to scan up the letter minus any identifiers please?

 

There are plenty of threads about BW if you have a read around the parking forum.

 

HB

[superstarjan]

I've typed it out, I haven't got a scanner at the moment:-

 

We have been instructed by VCS in relation to the balance due for the above pcn.

 

For the avoidance of doubt the balance due included the £100 PCN charge plus our clients initial legal costs, which are detailed in the car park terms and conditions.

As you have failed to make a payment or raise an appeal within 28 days from the date of the pcn, the balance due remains outstanding and we require payment in full within 16 days from the date of this letter. If you fail to make payment or provide reasons for non payment within the specified timeframe, we will seek our client’s instructions to commence legal proceedings against you in the form of a county court claim form in the county court.

 

WHAT TO DO NEXT

It is important you contact us to resolve your account. We are keen to work with you and one of the quickest ways to review your account is to register on our customer portal by visiting www. On here you can make a payment, advise us of any disputes against the pcn, upload documentation to support your dispute and communicate with us via web chat.

 

CALL US TODAY on if you would prefer to discuss your account with one of our helpful team.

 

COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS

In the event county court proceedings are issued you may be liable for court fees, further solicitors costs and statutory interest. Should we successfully obtain a county court judgement this may have a detrimental effect on your future creditworthiness and employability. Our client also reserves the right to commence enforcement proceedings against you for recovery of the balance due.

[honeybee13]

Thank you for that. Please don't contact them until the guys have seen this, I don't think we recommend it anyway.

 

There will probably be other questions, but can I start with one please? When did you get the ticket?

 

HB

[superstarjan]

Thanks for your help Honeybee

 

the ticket was back in mid june

[dx100uk]

Send BW the standard one line denial letter

On many VCS/BW/excel thread of recent

[ericsbrother]

The letter starts off with a lie so you know that it wont get any better.

Where and when did you park, generally this is a matter of prohibition and not a contractual matter so they dont have a claim anyway but there may be other reasons as to why they are wrong as well.

[superstarjan]

I've had a look and can't find the one line letter in other BW threads, is there a link to it?

 

Thanks!

[dx100uk]

search cag box of top red toolbar

 

 

BW VCS EXCEL

[superstarjan]

is this it?

 

Dear Sir/Madam

Your Ref: ***********

 

I refer to your letter dated ***.

I have no intention of paying the money demanded by your client and any court proceedings will be vigorously defended.

 

You should note that this charge is disputed and you must now refer this matter back to your client and cease and desist all contact with me. I will not respond to any further communication on this unless it comes from a court.

 

I trust I have made myself clear.

 

Yours faithfully

[ericsbrother]

I would amend it to read after the first line to drop the bit about it being disputed and say denied in its entirety instead.

Never give them a window of opportunity to carry on harassing you.

[superstarjan]

Thank you Eric's brother I'll get it sent off with those amendments

[superstarjan]

Hi again, I've only just got some ink, so sending that letter off today. Hopefully it will be the last i hear!!