Ignoring it was my original plan given the info on this site, Crocdoc suggested otherwise though and if I hover my cursor over the word ignore in your last comment it suggests that writing to the company might be better than ignoring them so I am slightly confused. It might be worth pointing out that it was just a car park on a promenade in my hometown, it isn't associated with a supermarket so as I appreciate the input stating that the landowner wouldn't want to go to court in order to keep his reputation in tact, that may not apply here. I definitely won't be paying it, that much is certain, I'm just a bit unsure as to how I don't pay them, if you know what I mean. Either ignore point blank until I actually get a court summons or enter into correspondence with them requesting breakdown of charges etc.

Sorry, I'll appeal their speculative invoice.

Thanks for the input guys. I think I'll tell the PPC that I was driving then appeal the penalty charge. The car park was pretty much empty when I parked in it as it was after midnight so I'll be interested to see what they claim as monetary loss outside of the cost of my ticket. The PPC still hasn't got in touch yet so I'll come back on here when they do to request the appeal template letter. Thanks guys.

Hi, I have read the threads on private parking charges so I understand that ignore ignore ignore is the best policy. I only received my parking charge a couple of days ago so no doubt all the intimidating letters etc. lie ahead. I just want to get some reassurance though as the car is in my mother's name so all the threatening letters will be directed at her and I just want to be certain that I'm telling her the right thing when I tell her to ignore the letters and that I'm not getting her into trouble... I parked in a car park that I would normally pay and display in. I was working a late shift in a bar though and parked up just after midnight, I came back at 3am and there was a ticket on my car from Crystal Parking Solutions (on behalf of the landowner) for £60 now or £100 in 14 days. I have parked there in the past at that time (a couple of years ago) and not had any tickets so I can only assume it has changed ownership since then. I'll tell my mother just to ignore the letters but if she receives any phone calls should she just ignore them and say that she was in bed at that time the ticket was issued. Also, if they as landowners can only claim monetary loss and not enforce fines, would I be liable for anything should they take it to court as the car park was pretty much empty at the time I received my fine so they've not lost anything with me taking up one empty space of about 60 empty spaces. Is it definitely better to ignore them and not instead send them a letter saying I am aware of my rights and their limitations and request that they stop contacting my mother?? Many thanks

Also, what's the deal with inhouse collectors. I've figured that Impact is part of Vanquis but what are the rules around passing on debts even if its just to inhouse companies, also I heard that a debt can't be sold on if its in dispute. Not really sure what this means and does passing the debt on to an inhouse collections fall under the same regulations. Does this not count as two collection companies pursuing the same debt which i heard they're not allowed to do? :confused:

Sorry for my delayed response, my twin sister hasn't been well so I've not been able to make this a priority. All better now though. I sent my financial circumstances to Vanquis and the cheque i sent of £35 has cleared but they're still calling me up. They've sent me a letter saying they have refused my monthly offer and I've now got Impact hassling me for more money. I thought they had to accept any (reasonable) offer and £35 is the most I can afford to make but they are saying it has to be a minimum of £58. I've got all the paperwork they sent me. Do I have to just wait til the debt is passed on to a collection agency that will accept my offer?

I have a £2,900 debt with vanquis, I offered them a payment of £34 per month which is the most I can afford (this isn't the only debt I have!) They said this figure was too low but wouldn't tell me what an acceptable offer is! After 3 phone calls I was told i'd have to pay a minimum of £58 per month which I can't do (I have already sent them my incomings and outgoings). I was told the debt would be passed to Impact their inhouse collection agency who would try and recover the debt. I told them regardless the name of the company collecting I still wouldn't be able to afford more than what I had offered. They said the debt would then be passed to an external collection agency who would use "...their own harder methods of collecting the debt.....which would probably include door step collection" Isn't this against the law for unsecured debts? Do i just have to wait for my account to get passed to someone that will accept my payment and won't I get a default every time it is passed on? This is my first post so sorry if it's a bit long, I'm just not sure what to do next and if what their saying is right.....Help me!