Yes, it says "Excess Charge." in bold lettering underneath a coat of arms with a yellow and black colour scheme to make it look like it comes from a local authority - which it obviously doesn't. BTW it's a free car park "for patrons of the retail unit" - so you're right - I don't see how it can be classed as an excess charge if there is no charge in the first place. I'm going to completely ignore, then report back here when I receive my first correspondence from them

Hi guys. I'm a first-timer here, but have read loads of your advice and already feeling reassured. Yesterday, I had an excess charge notice from Central Ticketing posted on my windscreen at Moorfield Retail Park in Bury. I needed a few items from Halfords, but first nipped across the road for a couple of minutes to use the loo (there are none on-site). Returned and bought my items from Halfords, then found the ticket, citing non-patron abuse. They want £100, reduced to £65 if I pay within 14 days, but adding on adminstration costs if I don't pay, and threatening court actions, bailiffs, etc. Went back in to Halfords to complain. Assistant told me it had nothing to do with Halfords - usually a couple of shifty guys sitting in the far corner of the car park, watching for vicitms, then sneakily iissuing the tickets as soon as drivers are out of sight. Now that I've read all the advice,on this site, I know that I should ignore it. I also understand that I mustn't divulge the identity of the driver when I hear from them. One point I'm not sure about - is it best to just ignore everything they are going to send, or should I send an initial reply, refuting their claim and advising them to take up the issue with the driver, who I refuse to name and tell them all future correspondence will be ignored?