I know, it is ridiculous! They said something about wanted to make sure the car park is used for geniune customers, but to be honest I switched off at that point, knowing that they weren't listening to a word I was saying.

Quick update on the call back from Aldi. They phoned on Sunday but as I couldn't prove I had been in the store and spent more than £30 they weren't interested. It was worth a shot but I guess I'll just go back to plan A, ignore them until they go away!

That's true, but the more people that complain to Aldi or whoever the more likely they are to bin-off the services of ParkingEye. (I used the work phone anyway!!)

Don't worry i have just phoned the customer service line on the website: 0844 406 8800. They put me through to the regional customer service department, where someone took down my number and asked where I got the charge from. They said someone would call me. I may need to follow that up but it is worth a shot. Thanks

Hi Squeeler, thanks for the advice. Do you happen to have their number to hand? Thanks Grippy

Thanks for trying to help everyone, hopefully it'll just go away but I love the fact that everyone is so willing, and able, to help me fight these bar stools!

At last something good to come out of the credit crunch!! At this rate I'll have had my 6 letters by the middle of October. Cheers Lamma Grippy

Another update; Received what I assume to be standard letter number two. This one has pretty pictures of my car on it. I have 4 days to pay £40 or it goes up to £70 plus the possiblity of "many additional charges". Rest assured I am standing firm! I've been contacted twice in 6 days, guess they are trying the 'shock and awe' tactick. Thanks to this forum I am neither shocked nor awed, thank you!! I'll post future updates as they happen. Cheers people Grippy

Thanks for the advice letshelp!! I won't cave, I promise! I'll post the updates of the ineviatable letters as they come through. Thanks again everyone!

Thank you everyone, you obviously picked up on my doubts! You have strengthened my resolve. Cheers

Thanks for your help Barnsley Boy. Do you know of anyone that has actually lost one of these claims?

Thought I would post an update. Still shaking with anger!! They phoned me, didn't say who they were when they left a message and I phoned a number back - for the benefit of others the number they called from was 0870 4584285 and asked me to call 0845 6329692. Anyway I realised who it was when they answered the phone and then they demanded that I pay the £40. I told them to leave me alone and if they want me to pay take me to court. I said I didn't believe it was a breach of contract and could they stop contacting me. The bloody nerve of these people. Interesting that they only want the £40 not the £70 which it should be by now! Assuming they do take me to court (long shot I know) and I lose (even longer shot!) does this count as a CCJ? Or do I then have to not pay that to get a CCJ? Thanks

Thanks Lamma, having read your reponses to other people I am going to take your advice and ignore everything - treat them with the contempt they deserve! Cheers!:grin:

Duly noted. I did query it fairly strongly over the phone but as expected they ignored me. I guess I was just looking for a certaintity - no such thing I am guessing. I'll send the letter anyway (I've just paid the postage) they might get the message and just write it off (here's hoping!). Thanks for the reply though!

Hi All New to the site but exteremly impressed. Those answering the majority of these threads - thank you!! Inevitably I have received a charge of £50 (£40 if paid by 22/8/08) for supposedly staying in the above car park for 12 mins longer than I should. Unfortunately I had phoned these jokers before I started research (schoolboy error I know) and all but admitted I was the driver. However having seen the error of my ways I have read the advice posted by petej2811 which looks to be a work of genius and have drafted a letter to Parking Eye and DVLA. I have picked up all three points, (contract and damages, DVLA misuse and Unfair Terms) and I have as advised told them not to contact me again and quoted the Protection From Harrasment Act. Do you know of anyone where this letter has worked first time? If not and the letters keep coming do I report them to the Police for harrasment? What sort of reponse do we get from the Police? Thanks for you help people