Written by John Kruse, one of the leading experts on Bailiff Law, this consumer friendly guide is essential reading for anyone who comes into contact with a bailiff.
The book is easy to understand and clearly explains the rights
a bailiff has, and also what they cannot do when collecting debts and repossessing goods etc.
If it was a private car park (as opposed to one run by the council) then it definitely is not a "fine", it's an unenforceable invoice. Tell them not to contact the parking company and to igbore any correspondence from them. They have not done anything wrong and they have not broken any laws. The question of blue badges is not relevant as the blue badge scheme does not apply to private car-parks. For more reassurance please read the other threads on here that deal with private car park "penalties".
Tell them to a:
Ignore ALL thretograms from the parking company as they owe nothing at all. Do not be even slightly tempted to write back or phone them no matter how serious it 'appears' to get. ALL letters are from the same person using different disguises, like 'collections department' oooooh scary or 'enforcement' oooooooh very scary, or even 'solicitors' oooooooooooooh scary in a silly wig.
B: Write to B & Q and tell them that in view of this highly offencive policy you will be buying your £6,000 kitchen at Ikea instead. Do not put your registration number or the actual date of the 'ticket'.