Jump to content


  • Tweets

  • Posts

    • Thank-you dx, What you have written is certainly helpful to my understanding. The only thing I would say, what I found to be most worrying and led me to start this discussion is, I believe the judge did not merely admonish the defendant in the case in question, but used that point to dismiss the case in the claimants favour. To me, and I don't have your experience or knowledge, that is somewhat troubling. Again, the caveat being that we don't know exactly what went on but I think we can infer the reason for the judgement. Thank-you for your feedback. EDIT: I guess that the case I refer to is only one case and it may never happen again and the strategy not to appeal is still the best strategy even in this event, but I really did find the outcome of that case, not only extremely annoying but also worrying. Let's hope other judges are not quite so narrow minded and don't get fixated on one particular issue as FTMDave alluded to.
    • Indians, traditionally known as avid savers, are now stashing away less money and borrowing more.View the full article
    • the claimant in their WS can refer to whatever previous CC judgements they like, as we do in our WS's, but CC judgements do not set a legal precedence. however, they do often refer to judgements like Bevis, those cases do created a precedence as they were court of appeal rulings. as for if the defendant, prior to the raising of a claim, dobbed themselves in as the driver in writing during any appeal to the PPC, i don't think we've seen one case whereby the claimant referred to such in their WS.. ?? but they certainly typically include said appeal letters in their exhibits. i certainly dont think it's a good idea to 'remind' them of such at the defence stage, even if the defendant did admit such in a written appeal. i would further go as far to say, that could be even more damaging to the whole case than a judge admonishing a defendant for not appealing to the PPC in the 1st place. it sort of blows the defendant out the water before the judge reads anything else. dx  
    • Hi LFI, Your knowledge in this area is greater than I could possibly hope to have and as such I appreciate your feedback. I'm not sure that I agree the reason why a barrister would say that, only to get new customers, I'm sure he must have had professional experience in this area that qualifies him to make that point. 🙂 In your point 1 you mention: 1] there is a real danger that some part of the appeal will point out that the person appealing [the keeper ] is also the driver. I understand the point you are making but I was referring to when the keeper is also the driver and admits it later and only in this circumstance, but I understand what you are saying. I take on board the issues you raise in point 2. Is it possible that a PPC (claimant) could refer back to the case above as proof that the motorist should have appealed, like they refer back to other cases? Thanks once again for the feedback.
    • Well barristers would say that in the hope that motorists would go to them for advice -obviously paid advice.  The problem with appealing is at least twofold. 1] there is a real danger that some part of the appeal will point out that the person appealing [the keeper ] is also the driver.  And in a lot of cases the last thing the keeper wants when they are also the driver is that the parking company knows that. It makes it so much easier for them as the majority  of Judges do not accept that the keeper and the driver are the same person for obvious reasons. Often they are not the same person especially when it is a family car where the husband, wife and children are all insured to drive the same car. On top of that  just about every person who has a valid insurance policy is able to drive another person's vehicle. So there are many possibilities and it should be up to the parking company to prove it to some extent.  Most parking company's do not accept appeals under virtually any circumstances. But insist that you carry on and appeal to their so called impartial jury who are often anything but impartial. By turning down that second appeal, many motorists pay up because they don't know enough about PoFA to argue with those decisions which brings us to the second problem. 2] the major parking companies are mostly unscrupulous, lying cheating scrotes. So when you appeal and your reasons look as if they would have merit in Court, they then go about  concocting a Witness Statement to debunk that challenge. We feel that by leaving what we think are the strongest arguments to our Member's Witness Statements, it leaves insufficient time to be thwarted with their lies etc. And when the motorists defence is good enough to win, it should win regardless of when it is first produced.   
  • Recommended Topics

  • Our picks

    • If you are buying a used car – you need to read this survival guide.
      • 1 reply
    • Hello,

      On 15/1/24 booked appointment with Big Motoring World (BMW) to view a mini on 17/1/24 at 8pm at their Enfield dealership.  

      Car was dirty and test drive was two circuits of roundabout on entry to the showroom.  Was p/x my car and rushed by sales exec and a manager into buying the mini and a 3yr warranty that night, sale all wrapped up by 10pm.  They strongly advised me taking warranty out on car that age (2017) and confirmed it was honoured at over 500 UK registered garages.

      The next day, 18/1/24 noticed amber engine warning light on dashboard , immediately phoned BMW aftercare team to ask for it to be investigated asap at nearest garage to me. After 15 mins on hold was told only their 5 service centres across the UK can deal with car issues with earliest date for inspection in March ! Said I’m not happy with that given what sales team advised or driving car. Told an amber warning light only advisory so to drive with caution and call back when light goes red.

      I’m not happy to do this, drive the car or with the after care experience (a sign of further stresses to come) so want a refund and to return the car asap.

      Please can you advise what I need to do today to get this done. 
       

      Many thanks 
      • 81 replies
    • Housing Association property flooding. https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/topic/438641-housing-association-property-flooding/&do=findComment&comment=5124299
      • 161 replies
    • We have finally managed to obtain the transcript of this case.

      The judge's reasoning is very useful and will certainly be helpful in any other cases relating to third-party rights where the customer has contracted with the courier company by using a broker.
      This is generally speaking the problem with using PackLink who are domiciled in Spain and very conveniently out of reach of the British justice system.

      Frankly I don't think that is any accident.

      One of the points that the judge made was that the customers contract with the broker specifically refers to the courier – and it is clear that the courier knows that they are acting for a third party. There is no need to name the third party. They just have to be recognisably part of a class of person – such as a sender or a recipient of the parcel.

      Please note that a recent case against UPS failed on exactly the same issue with the judge held that the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 did not apply.

      We will be getting that transcript very soon. We will look at it and we will understand how the judge made such catastrophic mistakes. It was a very poor judgement.
      We will be recommending that people do include this adverse judgement in their bundle so that when they go to county court the judge will see both sides and see the arguments against this adverse judgement.
      Also, we will be to demonstrate to the judge that we are fair-minded and that we don't mind bringing everything to the attention of the judge even if it is against our own interests.
      This is good ethical practice.

      It would be very nice if the parcel delivery companies – including EVRi – practised this kind of thing as well.

       

      OT APPROVED, 365MC637, FAROOQ, EVRi, 12.07.23 (BRENT) - J v4.pdf
        • Like
  • Recommended Topics

parking control services


style="text-align: center;">  

Thread Locked

because no one has posted on it for the last 4249 days.

If you need to add something to this thread then

 

Please click the "Report " link

 

at the bottom of one of the posts.

 

If you want to post a new story then

Please

Start your own new thread

That way you will attract more attention to your story and get more visitors and more help 

 

Thanks

Recommended Posts

Thanks pcs 4671 - you do indeed seem to hold a lot of info on them - did you once work for them?!

It's all good stuff, but do I really stand any chance of getting my money back? I did get a stock letter reply to my claim although there was no stamp on the envelope and so I had to pay nearly £2 to recover it from my local sorting office!

I'd like to contact the land owner of the car park where I was clamped to see what their view is. As you suggest, it seems doubtful that they will even be aware there was a clamping and are therefore owed a cut of my "fee" - presumably this is how it works? I would hope that the landlord would be interested to know that the clamp wasn't even attached to my car when I returned (69 seconds afer leaving it) and that I had to pay a "release fee"! Do you know anything specifically about their Cranleigh operations?

I am going to proceed with an online money claim anyway.

Link to post
Share on other sites

  • Replies 165
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Top Posters In This Topic

Maybe I Did Maybe I Didnt Work For Them That Information Will Not Be Shared. The Truth = NO REFUND PERIOD! Even the queen wouldnt get a refund. The only refunds that have even been given that i can tell of are when an unlicisened clamper is asked to show his lisence on the spot which makes him remove the clamp free of charge and flee the scene before police come so he doesnt get caught! and as for the landowner getting a cut of the fee No he does not. i have known for the contract holders to be clamped before now and have to pay! cranleigh (stockland square?) this site was set up by the managing agent of the residential area his/her name is unknown to me but will try my best to get it for you. all i can suggest is that you gather other stories as your own and present them to him when him/her when we find them and ask them not to re-new there contract. if this were to happen a phone call must be made to PCS cancelling there contract as PCS automaticly renew 1000 pound a year contract without contacting the clients for there permission. (all part of the small print) if you see a clamper there ask them for thier SIA license and dont hesitate to call the police if they do not automaticly present one. if they havent got one and flee please take the reg of the vehical. as for the clamp not on your car properly this to them is not an issue aslong as they have a picture of your car with no permit they will demand there money. all the clampers are aggreisve and unprofessional they have even been known to clamp legite cars and try and pressure money out of the driver. this sometimes does work if it does not the clamp is removed and again the clamper will flee. the clampers are paid on a commision based contract stating they will get paid more for the more clamps they do making them very eager to clamp anything or anyone.

 

onto another subject thier phone line is a premium number £1.50 a minuet and the 'office' workers like to keep you on the phone as long as possible smiling with big fat pound signs rolling on thier eyes. They took advantage to the highist extent and have now been banned from taking calls longer than 17 minuets.... does this stop them no they will hang up on you after 16 making you call back and start the vicious cycle again.(edit)

 

More Updates Coming Soon On These Cowboys!!!!

Edited by freakyleaky
Language.
Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi PCS 4671, I've had a parking charge notice of these cowboys in Cardiff, It was half past 7 at night and I stopped for 10 minutes round the corner from my house because there were no spaces on my street and had to unload shopping. They are so sneaky and must have just been waiting for people to pull up. They want £75 or £150 after 14 days and I'm determined not to pay it, what are the chances of them taking me to court over it? A lot of people around are saying just don't pay them and ignore the letters etc. My other thought was just send them 20 odd post dated cheques for £3.25 for the next 20 months and say its all I can afford :lol:. I was going to appeal but after reading your last post I dont think I'll bother. Has anyone else just not paid them?

Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi PCS 4671, I've had a parking charge notice of these cowboys in Cardiff, It was half past 7 at night and I stopped for 10 minutes round the corner from my house because there were no spaces on my street and had to unload shopping. They are so sneaky and must have just been waiting for people to pull up. They want £75 or £150 after 14 days and I'm determined not to pay it, what are the chances of them taking me to court over it? A lot of people around are saying just don't pay them and ignore the letters etc. My other thought was just send them 20 odd post dated cheques for £3.25 for the next 20 months and say its all I can afford :lol:. I was going to appeal but after reading your last post I dont think I'll bother. Has anyone else just not paid them?

 

Hello,

 

I know three people who have just ignored the letters ........... they all got sent more letters but after a time it just goes quiet and they have heard nothing else.

 

My personal advice is ..... Do not contact them. Do not give them any information.

 

Look here ... http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?288116-Demands-from-Parking-enforcement-companies-advice-and-template

 

Onwards and Upwards

 

Chalkitup

Link to post
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...

Another annoyed victim of Parking Control Services - by the way I live iin St Albans so I don't know if they are expanding from London. I'm the registered keeper my partner parked the car in a university where she is a part time student. . I have pictures of a half broken sign where the car was parked and posted to withe the appeal. Its on a University / College Campus where my partner takes riding lessons and is also a student regularly at weekends. Never had a problem for a year. There are signs on the campus but this is like a side agricultural part away from the main parking which she hadn't noticed but as I say has a half broken sign., l. Ive appealed with a strong letter as she is 1) Part time member of the college - pass was photocopied and sent to them , not a parking pass but a student pass. 2) She is being made redundant in 3 weeks 3) Its not her car 4) the sign was broken , old and decrepid. They have sent a letter back attaching photos of the main parking signs some 100 yards away , which is a clearly designated parking area. They have stated in writing that if payment is not received they may clamp or remove the vehicle from the owners home address. Is this even legal as I was not driving the car?? I just want to write them a letter with the most insulting language they have ever heard right now! Plus to see someone you care about coming home in tear because they are about to be made.......********!!!!!! I'm stubborn and this site has re-confirmed 'Im not letting her pay, they can go whistle. However we are due to be apply for a mortgage in the next 12 months will they be able to enforce a CCJ. To be honest if they did I guess I would just keep the paperwork and i'm sure for such a little amount the banks would take that into consideration. Thanks for reading..... what are your thoughts?

Edited by DirkaDirka
Spelling mistakes
Link to post
Share on other sites

They have been very "economical with the truth" ( to put it politely). For a start they would be committing an illegal act if they just clamped a car at a persons home over an alleged private parking ticket. For anything like that to happen they would have to take someone to court, that person loses and then refuses to pay whatever the judge orders within 28 days. That's also the only way a CCJ can be issued.

 

Just hold firm from now on and ignore their stupid and very misleading letters. You have nothing to worry about. They won't take you to court. It would be useful if you could post up those your letters on here (after removing personal details) to see what they are actually saying.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Letter

 

In relation to the above matter we acknowledge receipt of your appeal letter and the contents have been noted

 

There are warning signs situated throughout Oaklands College which state; Warning , Pay Display Car park, failure to comply will result in the vehicle being issued with a Parking Charge Notice without any notice given

 

As the vehicle was not displaying a valid pay and display ticket or permit ( having checked photographs of when the vehicle was issued a PCN) as clearly stated on the warning signs, the vehicle was issued with a PCN

 

The responsibility to observe and obey parking restrictions is yours. We require full payment within the time frame set out on the reverse of your parking charge notice. If payment is not received we may clamp and or remove your vehicle from the owner's home address without notice

 

I have enclosed a photo of the main signage.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Appeals Dept

Link to post
Share on other sites

Appeal Letter sent to PCS

 

19th March 2011

 

To Whom it May concern,

 

I write to you to appeal against my parking charge dated 19/03/11, location L001524. I am a student of Oaklands College studying for my BHS stage 2 exams. I have been taking this course for the 18 months and have always parked in this area without question, all my fellow students have also parked in this area without question. I have never noticed any signs in that area. I have spoken to my tutorand she advised to contact yourselves. The only sign I could see when looking is attached which is half a sign.

 

I have recently been made redundant , am taking this course to help with future employment moving into student accommodation and this car is not mine. I really can't afford £75.

 

I have attached the half a sign and my college pass for you consideration in this appeal.

Link to post
Share on other sites

I wonder If I should reply stating their threats are illegal and if they took to court thiese threatening letters would be frowned upon by courts of law. In addition if they send me any more letters of communication I will bring it up with their client i.e the college which would not look good should they wish to renew their contract with the land owners of the college next year Or

 

I just ignore !

Link to post
Share on other sites

So further to this I drove to where the car was issued a PCN, trying to put myself in a neutral position there are a fair few signs around so it is reasonably clear, Parking Control Services seem to be within their rights to issue a PCN. I agree the way they have written their letter is out of order but in essence a penalty still applies. Should this still be paid or just leave it? Whats the worse case scenario in terms of costs if they want to follow it up. Now its £75.00, in 14 days its £150, then with ay extra costs for collections e.t.c? I believe they have no right to clamp the car at my home address as she is not the registrered keeper, thats a matter they need to take up directly with her if she doesn't pay.

Link to post
Share on other sites

You are taking these people too seriously. They are not the police or the council and they cannot issue a "penalty" to anyone. You do not owe them a penny. They won't take you to court, simple as that. They cannot clamp anyone's car. That can only be done by a court bailiff after the case has gone to court. Please ignore them from now on and do not contact them again.

Link to post
Share on other sites

please do not respond in writing

just ignore them

 

dx

please don't hit Quote...just type we know what we said earlier..

DCA's view debtors as suckers, marks and mugs

NO DCA has ANY legal powers whatsoever on ANY debt no matter what it's Type

and they

are NOT and can NEVER  be BAILIFFS. even if a debt has been to court..

If everyone stopped blindly paying DCA's Tomorrow, their industry would collapse overnight... 

Link to post
Share on other sites

these parking notices are speculative invoices

PLEASE do some reading in this forum.

 

they have no legal status and can quite safely be totally ignored.

 

dx

please don't hit Quote...just type we know what we said earlier..

DCA's view debtors as suckers, marks and mugs

NO DCA has ANY legal powers whatsoever on ANY debt no matter what it's Type

and they

are NOT and can NEVER  be BAILIFFS. even if a debt has been to court..

If everyone stopped blindly paying DCA's Tomorrow, their industry would collapse overnight... 

Link to post
Share on other sites

They have no authority to issue fines, and tickets on private land are best ignored - your mistake was to write to them in the first place. Stop looking for reasons to pay an unenforceable piece of bogroll!

 

BUT that letter is harassment and, as others have said, they cannot come and clamp/remove your vehicle for an alleged debt owing. Not even if you parked again on the same site (but if it happened then I bet the Police wouldn't help you).

 

So - because this is PCS we are talking about and they have threatened to clamp the car - if you want to park that car in the same place again then I would complain about that letter now.

 

I would not ignore the letter - be careful because PCS do clamp as well as ticket - and they have already been expelled from the BPA approved operator scheme:

 

http://www.transportxtra.com/magazines/parking_review/news/?id=24335

 

Ideas for where to complain here, I think the OfT are responsible for complaints against firms who breach debt collection Codes:

 

http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/england_wales/factsheet.php?page=03_harassment

 

And I would not be scared by their letter but due to the possibility of being clamped when you next park there, I would not let it go without response.

 

I would reply to their letter, pointing out that to clamp a car the operator has to have an SIA licence and they can only clamp on land where the correct signage is in place - which you have shown it is not. To clamp a car for an alleged debt is illegal and outwith the operative's SIA licence. Only a Council, Police or a Court-appointed bailiff can clamp a car on the highway - so perhaps they would like to say which category they claim to fall within? Impersonating any of these would of course be an offence.

 

Invite them to take you to Court if they believe they can enforce their 'Parking Charge Notice' which you deny. But tell them that any further letters whatsoever, in the absence of Court papers, will be forwarded to the authorities as a complaint for harassment. Tell them that you are aware that they were expelled from the BPA Approved Operators scheme and these written threats do them no favours. State that any operator clamping or blocking in your car on any land at all, for 'an alleged debt which is denied' will be immediately reported to the SIA for an individual breach of his/her licence.

 

Remind them that harassment is a criminal offence and that you also plan to report them to the OfT and Trading Standards for that and for breaches of CPTUR - and that you reserve the right to bring a Court case against them for harassment unless they cease and desist.

 

Finally I think I would copy in the college Parking Manager and your local Trading Standards office, with a copy of PCS' letter as well. Some TS are good and some are rubbish in the case of private parking firms - but surely even a daft TS Officer will realise that PCS cannot threaten to come round and clamp your car, it's surely impersonating a bailiff to suggest that they might?

 

Worst case scenario is you park that car at Uni again then PCS might just clamp the car and you'd be within your rights to remove the clamp (without damage). Personally I would not park there again whilst clamping is not yet illegal on private land - BUT NOR WOULD I PAY THE BOGUS PCN!

 

You could finish your letter by saying that if they do clamp the car next time it is parked there then it will be a clear trespass against goods and you will either remove the illegal clamp or take them and the Uni to Court to recover any sum charged. Both will clearly be liable because you have given the Uni fair warning of the breaches PCS are committing and you are surprised that it seems that the Uni has been negligent already in appointing an agent who was already expelled by the BPA and has many outstanding unpaid CCJs against them.

Edited by Coupon
Link to post
Share on other sites

so you GF has never paid to park there?

 

that threat of clamping your car on your drive is very serious and needs to be forwarded to the relevent authorities.

 

as i said, i would not write to them anymore

 

but, to be fair, i would pay to park there though as everyone else has to, if she has not been.

 

dx

please don't hit Quote...just type we know what we said earlier..

DCA's view debtors as suckers, marks and mugs

NO DCA has ANY legal powers whatsoever on ANY debt no matter what it's Type

and they

are NOT and can NEVER  be BAILIFFS. even if a debt has been to court..

If everyone stopped blindly paying DCA's Tomorrow, their industry would collapse overnight... 

Link to post
Share on other sites

I would not ignore the letter - be careful because PCS do clamp as well as ticket - and they have already been expelled from the BPA approved operator scheme:

.

 

If they have already been expelled from the BPA, how did they get the RKs details from the DVLA as been a member of an AOS is a prerequisit to apply to the DVLA for an address.

 

A complaint to the DVLA should also be included therefore, asking the DVLA to justify why they released your details to this company.

Link to post
Share on other sites

scan the required letters/agreements/sheets

as a picture file

remove all pers info inc barcodes etc using paint

but leave all figures and dates.

goto one of the many free online pdf converter websites

convert the image to pdf format.

or ir you have PDF as an installed printer drive use that

open a new msg box here

hit go advanced below the msg box

hit manage attachments below that box

hit the add files button on the top right

hit select files, navigate to your file on your pc

hit upload files

NB:you can set where it goes in the post by hitting insert inline.

the hit reply button

dx

please don't hit Quote...just type we know what we said earlier..

DCA's view debtors as suckers, marks and mugs

NO DCA has ANY legal powers whatsoever on ANY debt no matter what it's Type

and they

are NOT and can NEVER  be BAILIFFS. even if a debt has been to court..

If everyone stopped blindly paying DCA's Tomorrow, their industry would collapse overnight... 

Link to post
Share on other sites

If they have already been expelled from the BPA, how did they get the RKs details from the DVLA as been a member of an AOS is a prerequisit to apply to the DVLA for an address.

 

A complaint to the DVLA should also be included therefore, asking the DVLA to justify why they released your details to this company.

Being a member of the BPA AOS is indeed a prerequisite for access to the DVLA's electronic link but that would not preclude them from making written applications (even bulk ones) using a V888.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Or AIUI they could just use a company like Ranger Services to get the info for them.

 

Shocking that this Ranger Services thing hasn't been stopped, it surely breaches Data Protection and the whole point of the AOS if there's a back-door way of still getting info.

Link to post
Share on other sites

  • Recently Browsing   0 Caggers

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Have we helped you ...?


×
×
  • Create New...