It is really helpful hearing from everyone. I've had a few more letters and no doubt the supposedly leagal ones will start ariving soon. Thanks to everyone for your support.

Thank you all for your help and advice. I managed to ring McDonalds head office, who were very sorry but said there was nothing they could do. I told her in very polite terms that they should be ashamed of themselves. She reasured me that the MET Parking Services were a reputable company and that they would not use them if they were not. She also said they they are legally entitled to enforce the payment of this fine. I reminded her that it wasn't a fine, but an invoice! I have also written to them to tell them I will not eat McDonalds again! It is amazing that they get away with this. I will not pay it and will keep you all posted with the letters I get as I will need reassurance that I am doing the right thing! Thanks again.

Thank you. I will. I will ignore it. I will write to their head office. I have tried to call them but can't get through. I think it will be better to write to them. Of course my hubby is worried and doesn't want us to end up with a judgement against us. Can this happen?

Re: MET Parking Services I have been sent a Parking Charge Notice from these guys. I had arranged to meet a friend at the Gatwick Airport's McDonalds, she called to say it was too far to walk. I picked her up and went back to buy food. We ate in the car and was there for no longer that 15 mins. A week later I got a Parking charge notice, with 2 pics of me in the car alone and one with both of us in the car. There is a clear sign saying I could not return, I did not see the sign that night though. I wish I'd read all this first as I actually wrote to them to say yes it was me and explained what has happened. They have just written back to say I still have to pay saying due to photographic evidence etc I still need to pay. Please reassure me that it will not end up in court. Has anyone been taken to court? I am worried sick and do not have 50.00 to pay them any way!