I'm still dealing with Park with Ease....9 months after our visit to the car park. My advice would be....get advice from people that know the law and can take the stress away.We parked there and paid the right amount. They've still come after us all the way to court.

I guess everybody heard the news today. I can't post a link....but go to the BBC or to the RAC Foundation News Releases page. Awaiting the upcoming test case with interest. I've just received the solicitor's letter from the firm representing Park with Ease. Looks like good news!!

Update: The land is now owned by The Lowther Estate. I approached them directly. I got replies from both the MPs who agree.. ..this approach does nothing to encourage visitors to the LD. Heard nothing more from PwE since.

I'm battling them too. Parked there....paid at the machine (in cash)....got a letter asking for £50. They cocked up the appeal process....they have to log you with the IAS before you can use their appeal process. That appeal isn't binding though....because this is all based on contract law. The car park is now owned by Lowther Estates btw....I've suggested to them that they may not want to be associated with a company like PwE. They aren't a member of the BPA....they're a member of a much smaller spin off, born 12 months ago....called the Independent Parking Committee (a title which smacks of desperation). I'm not at all clear on what the process is from arriving at the car park to leaving....what information you have to enter into the ticket machine etc. There's a story also on various web pages about someone (like me) who paid but still got the letter alleging breach of contract. Google "Ticket the old, they'll always pay". It's pretty tough for your average honest punter....you park in good faith....pay in good faith....then get caught up in the sh*tty stress of having to fire off emails and have threats of court action. You have nothing to defend yourselves with. I don't know if the ticket machine prints off a receipt....but even if it does....who keeps them. I'd love to know how many demands for breach of contract these guys send out. I'm hoping I'm in a pretty strong position....mainly because they've denied me my right to appeal by failing to log my details with the IPA. I've also emailed the MP & MEP for Grasmere just on the off chance that they care less. I'll post what ultimately happens.