Thanks. Its just a bit worrying after reading other threads on this subject that I will no doubt get all this 'junk mail' from them threatening all sorts. I don't want any debt collector appearing at my door threatening my family!

Based on previous threads I am going to ignore the letters that I receive from LDK in the future. However, one point that I would like clearing up (as I have been reading other similar threads) is with regards to entering into a contract with the landowner. Is it not the case that by entering the car park, driving past the information board which states the terms and conditions of parking, is that not an acceptance of the terms and therefore you are bound by any penalties?

Thanks. Will do nothing and wait and see what happens!

Thanks for your replies. I did not mention who was driving the car. However, I did say things in the letter like 'I arrived at the car park' and 'I obtained a valid parking ticket'. I could still be a passneger in the car and those points would still apply?

As I have appealed, does that change anything. Do I just ignore any further correspondance from them and all will be ok?

A few weeks ago I received a ‘Parking Charge Notice’ from a private company called LDK Security Group Ltd. I had bough a parking ticket and I was well within the time limits of my stay. However, when I returned to my car the ticket was not on the dashboard where I left it, but it had fallen onto the floor. It was face up and you could see the ticket from the outside. I have already sent a letter to appeal the PCN, but they have replied and said that I still have to pay. They have also acknowledeged that I did actually have a valid parking ticket, but that it was not displayed correctly and the parking attendant did not see it on the floor. Do I have a case to argue or not? I have read other threads which say that I should just ignore the threats of debt collection agencies and court procedings from companies like this.