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    • I can only speak from personal experience. But a similar thing happened to me. Seriously dented door.  I made the other insurance pay. They regarded it as a write off. Took the money, replaced the door. Never heard anything more about it.    Except clearly someone sold my details to claims company, because I got loads of calls in bad English for a few month's 
    • The incident was 03rd March 2024 - and that was the only letter that I have received from MET 15th April 2024 The charge I paid was at the Stansted Airport exit gate (No real relevance now - I thought this charge was for that!!).   Here is the content of email to them (Yes I know I said I was the driver !!!!) as said above -  I thought this charge was for that!! "Stansted Airport" Dear “To whom it may concern” My name is ??  PCN:  ?? Veh Reg: Date of Incident: 03rd March 2024 I have just received a parking charge final reminder letter, dated 10th April 2024 - for an overstay.  This is the first to my knowledge of any overstay. I am aware that I am out of the 28 days, I don’t mean to be rude, this feels like it is a scam My movements on this day in question are, I pulled into what looked like a service station on my way to pick my daughter and family up from Stansted airport. The reason for me pulling into this area was to use a toilet, so I found Starbucks, and when into there, after the above, I then purchased a coffee. After which I then continued with my journey to pick my daughter up. (however after I sent this email I remember that Starbucks was closed so I then I walked over to Macdonalds) There was no signs about parking or any tickets machines to explains about the parking rules. Once at Stansted, I entered and then paid on exit.  So Im not show where I overstayed my welcome.. With gratitude    
    • Just to enlarge on Dave's great rundown of your case under Penalty. In the oft quoted case often seen on PCNs,  viz PE v Beavis while to Judges said there was a case for claiming that £100 was a penalty, this was overruled in this case because PE had a legitimate interest in keeping the car park free for other motorists which outweighed the penalty. Here there is no legitimate interest since the premises were closed. Therefore the charge is a penalty and the case should be thrown out for that reason alone.   The Appeals dept need informing about what and what isn't a valid PCN. Dummies. You should also mention that you were unable to pay by Iphone as there was no internet connection and there was a long  queue to pay on a very busy day . There was no facility for us to pay from the time of our arrival only the time from when we paid at the machine so we felt that was a bit of a scam since we were not parked until we paid. On top of that we had two children to load and unload in the car which should be taken into account since Consideration periods and Grace periods are minimum time. If you weren't the driver and PoFA isn't compliant you are off scot free since only the driver is liable and they are saying it was you. 
    • Thank you dx. I consider myself well and truly told :) x Thank you dx. I consider myself well and truly told :) x
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    • We have finally managed to obtain the transcript of this case.

      The judge's reasoning is very useful and will certainly be helpful in any other cases relating to third-party rights where the customer has contracted with the courier company by using a broker.
      This is generally speaking the problem with using PackLink who are domiciled in Spain and very conveniently out of reach of the British justice system.

      Frankly I don't think that is any accident.

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Not everyone is that bad BB and you did get a lift from New St. to save you the taxi fare in 2009.

 

Chester has some good deals on. Holiday Inn at Chester Racecourse offer rooms for 2-3 at less than £50 with buffet breakfast in with that with good reviews. 10 mins. walk from the centre, free parking and wi-fi.

 

I wasn't meaning you at all... I'm very grateful to you and your husband for meeting me at the station, helping with my anxiety and taking me back to New Street the following day :) I'll have a look at your Chester suggestion...

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Not everyone is that bad BB and you did get a lift from New St. to save you the taxi fare in 2009. You did say at the time you had problems with someone for paying their share of the room and it took a while to get it long after.

 

Chester has some good deals on. Holiday Inn at Chester Racecourse offer rooms for 2-3 at less than £50 with buffet breakfast in with that with good reviews. 10 mins. walk from the centre, free parking and wi-fi.

 

Have you got a link please 'cos it's only showing rooms @ £100 per night :???:

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Trivago listed several places that had nights for £50 there. It does get cheaper closer to the time as I've just booked a room there through Holiday Inn and it came down to £45.05 with brekky for 2. I suppose it will depend on the date you need but it does seem good value compared to a lot of hotels.

 

http://www.trivago.co.uk/region.php?pagetype=hotels&path=38863&name=the-macdonald-new-blossoms&item=18947&geo_distance_item=18947&do_available_search=true&date_range::from=1343512800&date_range::to=1343599200

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I think we need to narrow it down a bit, and review who wants to go where or summer (if you can call it that!) will be gone.

 

Nys mentioned that Birmingham is too far north, and a few others have expressed an interest if it IS there.

 

So for Birmingham we have:-

 

Babybear

Squaddie

Shelley181146

Rodders59

Overdone?

Caro?

 

 

For Wales we have:-

 

Babybear

Hwyl56

 

Would Wales be a possibility for you Nys?

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Tilly, have you moved again? Did I miss out on the flat warming?

 

yup i'm an emit now moved to Cornwall/Plymouth lol .....not had one yet but anytime your passing be sure to pop in it's been ages!

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I take it that a Venue has not been agreed then?

Santander PPI X 2 **WON** claims on behalf of son (Oct 2010/ Mar 2011)

Citicard O/H (PPI) - **WON** Compound Interest Dec 2011

Citicard O/H (Charges) Bailiffs sent in August 2012

Barclaycard - **WON** Compound Interest Oct 2011

Monument - account information being sought for OH

Citicard - self - N1 submitted August 2012

Barclaycard - self - **WON** damages for non disclosure/information now rec'd. Aug 2012

Barclaycard - relation - Failed SAR sent 29/09/11

Halifax SAR sent 18/08/2011 for relation

LTSB - SAR sent 09/08/2011 for friend

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It's nice by the canal in Birmingham but you can't beat Wetherspoons for good value food and drinks. Would you be thinking of staying over Shelley?

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Hi Caro,

No, I would be driving home but I do agree, it is very nice alongside the canal in Birmingham. Especially if we get some nice weather.

Santander PPI X 2 **WON** claims on behalf of son (Oct 2010/ Mar 2011)

Citicard O/H (PPI) - **WON** Compound Interest Dec 2011

Citicard O/H (Charges) Bailiffs sent in August 2012

Barclaycard - **WON** Compound Interest Oct 2011

Monument - account information being sought for OH

Citicard - self - N1 submitted August 2012

Barclaycard - self - **WON** damages for non disclosure/information now rec'd. Aug 2012

Barclaycard - relation - Failed SAR sent 29/09/11

Halifax SAR sent 18/08/2011 for relation

LTSB - SAR sent 09/08/2011 for friend

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Sorry not been around for a few weeks folks. Been back in hospital critically ill again after collapsing at home. Was in hospital critical for a week, another week to recover enough to come home and only now getting around to deal with a massive backlog of messages etc... Will post when head is in better state... Thanks everyone for all your kind messages, support and concern for my daughter and me on here and facebook...xxx

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Sorry to hear that you have been poorly again BB. Get well soon x

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Glad to hear you're on the mend BB.:-)

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