Jump to content


  • Tweets

  • Posts

    • I decided on confrontation - which I hate.  Omg the arrogance of the driver.  They refused to say who had given them the alleged permission to park on the private land - unless I proved ownership.  I couldn't believe they could be so objectionable.   They advised they couldn't take public transport to work as they lived too far away.  They couldn't rent a local garage as none were available. I simply said that's their issue not mine. It was infuriating that this person had such misplaced entitlement.  However I decided to humour them and show them the title deeds.   They couldn't respond.  Although at this point they alleged some guy in a city up north - whose name they couldn't remember - gave permission!!    They then asked if they could buy the garages and land!! Yet can't afford to park on a meter !! They seemed to back down and agree to now park elsewhere.  I hope so. 
    • I've worked out the contractor invoiced apx 250k - Without adding vat to the invoices.  So based on above he should have added vat to all invoices once he reached 85k?  Obviously he had to pay his labourers - would those payments get taken off what he received?  Or it doesn't matter cos he invoiced for the high sum?
    • Greetings, I'm writing to seek assistance with an ongoing issue I'm having with Manchester Council.  I parked my car in a residential area behind Wilmslow Road to go purchase some food, not realizing it was a no-parking zone. I later received a letter stating I had failed to make the required payment, and the penalty had increased. I appealed the fine, explaining that I had parked there but never received the original Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), so I was unaware of the need to pay. However, the council's reply did not address my initial concern. Is there anything I can do in this situation? I admit to parking there, and I was willing to pay the original fine, but I don't think it's fair for them to demand a doubled amount when they failed to send me the initial PCN.  Any advice or guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your assistance.   MK Document.pdf
    • If you look at some of the other debt related threads will see that one of the first things which will be asked will be for you to list out your debts in a brief chronological order, including date of debt, amount, creditor, amount outstanding, defaulted – yes/no – date of default, date of last payment made, have you acknowledged the debt at all to the creditors. That lot at least. I expect that my colleague @dx100uk will be along but will meet to know at least that information
    • Hi, I have found this group very helpful hence I am here seeking help and advice.   I got myself into a situation where I have now more than £50k in unsecured debts (personal loans & credit cards) and things are now getting out of control as I am struggling to make payments. This is purely my own created situation and I am taking 100% responsibility for it. I am keen to get out of this situation as soon as possible hence I would appreciate any help and advice in this process. I am employed at the moment and don’t want to risk going into IVA or bankruptcy as this would risk losing my job. Being sole bread earner of my family, I cannot afford to lose my job. I have been trying to keep up with the payments so far and had few missed payments instances until 3/4 months ago but got caught up with missed payments somehow using my savings. All my debts are still with original lenders. However I know I am getting into same situation again shortly and won’t be able to get out of it again. I have started exploring Debt Management Plan (DMP) option through StepChange but haven’t submitted it yet. Based on budgeting, I have around £820 available to make payments to all lenders after taking care of all other essential expenses. This is definitely lot more affordable than what I am currently paying to different lenders. 1. Is DMP right option for me in current situation? 2. what are the negative consequences of availing DMP? 3. is there something else that I can do to get out of this situation? I’m determined to clear out all my debts but need bit of breathing space and time. Let me know please if you need any additional information. Thanks in advance for all your help and guidance. MM  
  • 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

UKPC & Debt Recovery Plus Ltd


style="text-align: center;">  

Thread Locked

because no one has posted on it for the last 4581 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

Hi,

 

I used the valuable advice from this forum myself about a year ago concerning a matter with UKPC. I subsequently ignored all their corresepondance, got letters from Rossendales Collect and then they eventually left me alone.

 

My girlfriend, a few months back got a parking ticket when parked in her numbered bay (from UKPC again) and following my advice simply ignored it.

 

However, she's just got a letter from 'Debt Recovery Plus Ltd' threatening:

 

"Unless you pay us the amount in full within 7 days or contact us immediately with your proposals......this could result in:

 

*A COUNTY COURT JUDGEMENT BEING ISSUED AGAINST YOU

*AN ATTACHMENT OF EARNING ORDER

*YOUR PERSONAL EFFECTS BEING SOLD TO PAY THE AMOUNT AT

JUDGEMENT

 

Seemed like pretty standard stuff to me, I'm just concerned because I've googled/searched the forums and can't find anything out about "Debt Recovery Plus Ltd."

 

Can anyone advise?

 

Anyone heard of the company?

 

Thanks,

Link to post
Share on other sites

If no county court claim is being made then I think that it is highly misleading and threatening to be informed that there could be a judgment.

I think that this is an unfair commercial practice and I would complain to TS under CPUT.

 

There peeople have to learn how to behave properly

Link to post
Share on other sites

Address for Debt Recovery Plus Limited is:

 

PO BOX 259 Ashton under lyne OL6 0ES.

 

Registered office: 5 Grange Park Road, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 1HQ. Comp Reg: 6774510

Address for UKPC:

 

UK PARKING CONTROL LIMITED

Unit 29

1-2 Denham Parade

Oxford Road

Uxbridge UB9 4D

 

They seem to be all over the place and at different addresses. Any opinions?

Link to post
Share on other sites

5 Grange Park Road, is listed as the home of Carole Ann Barton, accountant.

 

There are 28 companies listed on ukdata.com as being registered to that address.

 

UK Parking Control and UK Parking Controls (two separate companies) are registered at THE MERIDIAN, 4 COPTHALL HOUSE STATION SQUARE, COVENTRY, WEST MIDLANDS, CV1 2FL.

MBNA - Agreed to refund £970 in full without conditions. Cheque received Sat 5th Aug.:D

Lloyds - Settled for an undisclosed sum.:D

Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for your response Richard - are any of the other companys listed known to be associated with UKPC, e.g. Rossendales Collect or the like?

 

Thanks again.

Link to post
Share on other sites

I can't see any other companies that are likely to be associated with Debt Recovery Plus. The closest would be Debt Support Ltd, but whether it is associated is not possible to tell. All the rest are small, relatively new companies in a range of businesses.

MBNA - Agreed to refund £970 in full without conditions. Cheque received Sat 5th Aug.:D

Lloyds - Settled for an undisclosed sum.:D

Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi All, Got caught by UKPC for parking in a disabled bay, bought a cheap digital camera for £60 over at Beckton, East London, was in the shop no more than 2 /3 minutes, there seems to be approx 26 spaces, 6 of which are disabled (no excuse I know, but the other spaces were all free, so anyone disabled could have parked). Got £45 ticket, I swear the person must have been in the carpark to get me that quickly. Was going to pay it until I read this site. Am about to start sitting it out, will let you know progress, also have contacted Trading standards as others should also do. On googling UKPC does seem to be true that they should include Registered address and company number, none of which they do.

Link to post
Share on other sites

and c/o FREEOLA LIMITED looks a bit off. Its an ISP ! sounds like UKPC don't actually have any offices at their registered address. have sen many accommodation addresses used but this is the first time I have seen an ISP used.

Link to post
Share on other sites

I have also been ticketed by TPS parking solutions,where the date on the ticket is 7/1/08 yet on the final notice is 09,obviously written out in error, since I have received two letters on the same day from debt recovery plus as per the first person on this thread,which is very threatening,I mailed TPS twice-they ignored me & DRP ltd aswell-they also ignored me.

so should I ignore them in return?

Link to post
Share on other sites

I have also been ticketed by TPS parking solutions,where the date on the ticket is 7/1/08 yet on the final notice is 09,obviously written out in error, since I have received two letters on the same day from debt recovery plus as per the first person on this thread,which is very threatening,I mailed TPS twice-they ignored me & DRP ltd aswell-they also ignored me.

so should I ignore them in return?

 

Yes. Theres pretty much no point entering into correspondence with a PPC as they will eithier ignore you, send you the standard 'rejected' template letter and/or send you even more nonsense

Link to post
Share on other sites

  • 3 weeks later...
  • 2 years later...

Hi aeloen,

 

Did anything ever come of your girlfriends Debt Recover Plus Ltd letter? I am asking as I have just received 2 letters with the same 'Notice on intended litigation' template?

 

 

Thanks

Darren

Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi aeloen,

 

Did anything ever come of your girlfriends Debt Recover Plus Ltd letter? I am asking as I have just received 2 letters with the same 'Notice on intended litigation' template?

 

 

Thanks

Darren

 

Hello Darren.

 

This thread is 2 years old. It might be better to start your own one and ask your specific questions. There's plenty of help here.

 

My best, HB

Illegitimi non carborundum

 

 

 

Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi aeloen,

 

Did anything ever come of your girlfriends Debt Recover Plus Ltd letter? I am asking as I have just received 2 letters with the same 'Notice on intended litigation' template?

 

 

Thanks

Darren

 

Hi Darren,

 

Although I've not been on here for a while, I do always get notification e-mails - just picked yours up!

 

As the other members have advised nothing ever came of it.

 

When I first got one from UKPC I wrote back to them contesting it because the date was wrong, but they just ignored me and kept sending me more and more threatening letters (from various 'debt collection agencies'). Eventually they went away.

 

When my girlfriend got one we never even replied to them once. We got a couple more letters I think but then they eventually left us alone.

 

From experience, I would say just file them in David Brent's "Special Filing Cabinet,' - the bin.

 

aeloen

Link to post
Share on other sites

My estate recently got turned into parking permit bays and all of a sudden UKPC started giving out parking tickets at all times of the day. Before I could get my parking permit sorted by my landlord UKPC had given me 6 tickets I've appealed and they just sent me back a standard letter without looking at the details of my case. I've been threatned with bailiff action if I dont pay these tickets within 14 days.

 

Could somebody who has experience with UKPC tell me what to do because I dont know who to appeal to.

Link to post
Share on other sites

My estate recently got turned into parking permit bays and all of a sudden UKPC started giving out parking tickets at all times of the day. Before I could get my parking permit sorted by my landlord UKPC had given me 6 tickets I've appealed and they just sent me back a standard letter without looking at the details of my case. I've been threatned with bailiff action if I dont pay these tickets within 14 days.

.

 

 

No you haven't been threatened with bailiffs. Read the letter again (then file it in the bin!). You have been threatened with debt collectors. Pen pushers, no more.

 

Why on earth did you fall for it and appeal, it's not a fine?! Should have ignored from start to finish, private PCNs and the threatogram letters are just a load of claptrap.

 

IGNORE FROM NOW ON.

Link to post
Share on other sites

My estate recently got turned into parking permit bays and all of a sudden UKPC started giving out parking tickets at all times of the day. Before I could get my parking permit sorted by my landlord UKPC had given me 6 tickets I've appealed and they just sent me back a standard letter without looking at the details of my case. I've been threatned with bailiff action if I dont pay these tickets within 14 days.

 

Could somebody who has experience with UKPC tell me what to do because I dont know who to appeal to.

 

Sounds like a typical tactic from UKPC. I once found UKPC giving me a ticket in a parking bay despite there being free parking for 1 hour - I had been in the shop only 5 minutes..

 

I'll echo the comments from the people above - ignore any subsequent letters from 'baliff companies,' 'lawyers,' or UKPC. Eventually they will go away...

 

Tell everyone in your neighbourhood the same - think how much money they will be generating from people who are simply scared by the threatening letters and just pay up?

Link to post
Share on other sites

  • 5 months later...

Hi all, my daughter has a flat with her own numbered parking space. When I visited her on Nov 5th I parked in her numbered bay and displayed a photocopied permit that was laminated and it stated what bay and the flat address. Yes I got a pcn stating that I was not displaying a valid permit. According to Thames Valley Housing I should have been given 10 minutes observation time but the pcn was instant. I was told by TVH that if a photocopy was displayed it would be instant but no permit was a 10 minute observation time. ???

 

I did appeal and included their own photograph of my displayed permit. Date and timed in red. They state they will reply in 10 days well it's been 12 so far. I can't wait for them to reply. As I understand civil law, I have a certified copy of the original permit. I have the owners permission to park and the owner even provided me wit the permit. No other vehicles were targeted that day and all the others permits were blank. My daughters ex boyfriend had an A4 photocopied permit in his car for a year and never received a pcn. But when he lost the photocopied A4 permit he was targeted at least 10 times. He ignored them and he did get threatening letters but he ignored them all and they left him alone in the end too.

 

I work in the parking enforcement industry and I am appalled by the way UKPC conduct themselves.

 

I sent then an email claiming £10.00 for wasting my time and wrongful issue of a pcn. I should've said it doubles after 14 days eh? Lol.

 

Steveo

Link to post
Share on other sites

If you work in the industry why you bother appealing when you know private ones are fake.?

 

Hello, I don't work in the private side of this industry, I do work for a local authority and this is not acceptable at all.

 

I'm guessing that they won't bother me again as I told them of their errors in the ticket they gave me. I didn't know they would be fake as I've never had one before. I usually don't park in contravention to parking rules, as a rule. Lol.

Link to post
Share on other sites

style="text-align: center;">  

Thread Locked

because no one has posted on it for the last 4581 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

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 Caggers

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Have we helped you ...?


×
×
  • Create New...