thanks for your reply,i have not and will not phone marlins,i am worried sick about this what can they do to me?,should i contact a debt helpline ?

The recent Freedom of information act allowed the parking companies to chase the registered keeper even if they were not the driver if the keeper failed to identify the driver. This of course means nothing as the charge itself is a penalty, not an actual loss. Telling DRP to 'do one' tends to work and a statement that as they are trying to claim a debt that does not exist could put their fitness to hold a credit licence in doubt should you report their actions to the OFT. DRP are the pet DCA of a few parking companies and they are easily seen off.

Yes the court staff will know if there are duty advisers. Good luck for tomorrow, looking forward to hearing good news

Hi spurious, Although I can't make any guarantees that we'll be able to unlock it I'm happy to give it a try. As such, could you email me with the relevant details via the Contact us form here and quote the code WRT135 - CAG Forum in the subject line? Once sent you'll receive an automated reply with a reference number. To make sure it reaches me could you update the thread with this and I'll get back to you as soon as possible? Kind regards, Lee Web Relations Vodafone UK

Is it worth investigating (if only as a "mitigating your loss" method that might look favourable if you have to take the company who locked it to court!) an unlock via Vodafone UK?. They have a very helpful rep on CAG, Lee , and I've dropped him a PM asking if there is any help Voda can offer ; would it be an option to confirm if the following would work? https://www.vodafone.co.uk/vodafone-uk/forms/unlock-code-request/ a) get a PAYG Voda nano-SIM, b) use the SIM to ensure the iPhone is locked to and works on Voda, c) put £20 credit on, and pay Voda their £19.99 unlocking fee for PAYG phones. Might this be a way forwar