Thanks Crem, I have started a new thread as you suggest. Can you tell me how to place an A4 picture large enough to be readable?

sorry to offend, I am not hijacking anything. Please do re-read my post. If tis is really offensive, which it seems it is, please tell me how to remove it. Also how do you get a big picture instead of a thumbnail. So sorry to have caused offence.

That is absolutely disgraceful behavour on the clamper's behalf. I know what sort of people they are, they obtain money from motorists by threats and intimidation. These are thugs. I have dealt with them myself, and found the most satisfying thing to do aws to cut the offending thing off my vehicle and go home. They are all mouth and trousers. But do be careful as they are usually armed and unless you are prepared to get serious with them it is a lot easier to go around them. I would not have let him chain my car up while I was there all the same, that is just too much. Do remember that these people are not officials in any way, and prey on the uninformed and the unlucky. I am glad you got your car back, nice one. Some small justice for the man on the street. Have you considered putting the clamp on ebay if they still refuse to come and get it? Or keep it to use as a decoy. Also, if the clamping was not lawful, sue them as you had to work well into the evening to get your car free (looking at the pics). Good luck, I like your style.

here is a classic. Returned to my car just on time, already ticketed. I complained to islington council who sent me their cut and paste sorry but you will just have to pay us letter with proof photos attached, one has me arriving at my car, after walking up the street, at exactly 11.40. I had paid for parking up to 11.40. I also see there is no date or time of a contravention. I am still waiting to see the A4 pics I asked them for (not very likely), then onto the next stage, appeal and justice!! After seeing the relevant sections of the fraud act 2006 I am rather indignant to say the least. I am disgusted with the way in the UK that you are far more likely to have your acr interfered with my someone from the council than a thief, not that I see much difference myself. Sneaky little people.