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    • Regarding a driver, that HAS paid for parking but input an incorrect Vehicle Registration Number.   This is an easy mistake to make, especially if a driver has access to more than one vehicle. First of all, upon receiving an NTK/PCN it is important to check that the Notice fully complies with PoFA 2012 Schedule 4 before deciding how to respond of course. The general advice is NOT to appeal to the Private Parking Company as, for example, you may identify yourself as driver and in certain circumstances that could harm your defence at a later stage. However, after following a recent thread on this subject, I have come to the conclusion that, in the case of inputting an incorrect Vehicle Registration Number, which is covered by “de minimis” it may actually HARM your defence at a later stage if you have not appealed to the PPC at the first appeal stage and explained that you DID pay for parking and CAN provide proof of parking, it was just that an incorrect VRN was input in error. Now, we all know that the BPA Code of Practice are guidelines from one bunch of charlatans for another bunch of charlatans to follow, but my thoughts are that there could be problems in court if a judge decides that a motorist has not followed these guidelines and has not made an appeal at the first appeal stage, therefore attempting to resolve the situation before it reaches court. From BPA Code of Practice: Section 17:  Keying Errors B) Major Keying Errors Examples of a major keying error could include: • Motorist entered their spouse’s car registration • Motorist entered something completely unrelated to their registration • Motorist made multiple keying errors (beyond one character being entered incorrectly) • Motorist has only entered a small part of their VRM, for example the first three digits In these instances we would expect that such errors are dealt with appropriately at the first appeal stage, especially if it can be proven that the motorist has paid for the parking event or that the motorist attempted to enter their VRM or were a legitimate user of the car park (eg a hospital patient or a patron of a restaurant). It is appreciated that in issuing a PCN in these instances, the operator will have incurred charges including but not limited to the DVLA fee and other processing costs therefore we believe that it is reasonable to seek to recover some of these costs by making a modest charge to the motorist of no more than £20 for a 14-day period from when the keying error was identified before reverting to the charge amount at the point of appeal. Now, we know that the "modest charge" is unenforceable in law, however, it would be up to the individual if they wanted to pay and make the problem go away or in fact if they wanted to contest the issue in court. If the motorist DOES appeal to the PPC explaining the error and the PPC rejects the appeal and the appeal fails, the motorist can use that in his favour at court.   Defence: "I entered the wrong VRN by mistake Judge, I explained this and I also submitted proof of payment for the relevant parking period in my appeal but the PPC wouldn't accept that"   If the motorist DOES NOT appeal to the PPC in the first instance the judge may well use that as a reason to dismiss the case in the claimant's favour because they may decide that they had the opportunity to resolve the matter at a much earlier stage in the proceedings. It is my humble opinion that a motorist, having paid and having proof of payment but entering the wrong VRN, should make an appeal at the first appeal stage in order to prevent problems at a later stage. In this instance, I think there is nothing to be gained by concealing the identity of the driver, especially if at a later stage, perhaps in court, it is said: “I (the driver) entered the wrong VRN.” Whether you agree or not, it is up to the individual to decide …. but worth thinking about. Any feedback, especially if you can prove to the contrary, gratefully received.
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    • Well tbh that’s good news and something she can find out for herself.  She has no intention of peace.  I’m going to ask the thread stays open a little longer.   It seems she had not learned that I am just not the one!!!!  plus I have received new medical info from my vet today.   To remain within agreement, I need to generally ask for advice re:  If new medical information for the pup became apparent now - post agreement signing, that added proof a second genetic disease (tested for in those initial tests in the first case but relayed incorrectly to me then ), does it give me grounds for asking a court to unseal the deed so I can pursue this new info….. if she persists in being a pain ? If generally speaking, a first case was a cardiac issue that can be argued as both genetic and congenital until a genetic test is done and then a second absolute genetic only disease was then discovered, is that deemed a new case or grounds for unsealing? Make sense ?   This disease is only ever genetic!!!!   Rather more damning and indisputable proof of genetic disease breeding with no screening yk prevent.   The vet report showing this was uploaded in the original N1 pack.   Somehow rekeyed as normal when I was called with the results.   A vet visit today shows they were not normal and every symptom he has had reported in all reports uploaded from day one are related to the disease. 
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Hi people just thought I would ask what you think of this. on 10/10/2011 I bought a clio 2001 from a guy in auto trader advert said he was a trader car was not sold as seen or anything anyway I went to se car and he took me around block in it seamed ok.I had a car that i was going to scrap but it had mot and tax so he said I wuld take your car off you he wasn't interested in even looking at the car.

 

I paid him cash and give my car in he said ill deliver it anyway next day I went to use car and warning light started to flash :|

people were saying take it back but silly me didn't.Even eight people said so I have lots of witnesses too anyway have tried everything but looks like its the head gasket Looks like this guy knew all a long what he sold me and he even sold mica or tried to

for over 500 pounds even though it should have been scrapped.

 

I dont think that there is anything that I can do now but just thought I would ask anyway I know I have done a daft thing

 

Thanks for your time in reading this guys/gals

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At this stage you either need go and see him and follow up with a letter/email or just do it in writing.

You must make contact and see what he will offer, before you can take any sort of legal action; dont just accept it for the sake of a few emails etc.

Auto trader will help as well, they will have registered address.

Also speak to trading standards, they may have come accross him before.

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Many thanks raydetinu

 

I have spoken to consumer direct they were good also i have phoned the person but he did not answer, a guy answered and said the person was on holiday and he said he was his partner. I asked if the person was a trader he said he wasn't but when I bought the car and swapped mine in px. he put a traders address on the log book this was someone else's house not his. been on the internet and seen more cars for sale at his house and even he has a tow truck and a car with traders plates in the window. consumer direct said I have to write letter asking for refund, repair, or exchange

and he has 14 days to do this so its next step I have spent loads on car doing tests etc and paid for parts too I will give auto trader a call se what they say Thanks for your help

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Thanks guys Contacted Auto trader they were great even sent me advert information very nice people.

 

I have sent a letter as advised by consumer direct giving the person 7 working days to fix or exchange the car waiting for his reply sent it recorded deliver waiting for his reply and signature he did get 14 days at first but due to the lies its now 7 consumer direct says this was fine I will keep you updated thanks for your help

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Hi all

 

just an update seller ignored second letter I sent. so I sent one normal post but got proof. I got a call saying trader was on holiday lol (he was in the background) anyway I have got this sent to trading standards and spoke to them today. They said that he can call himself a trader and does not have to be registered. I was shocked by this he said that I would have to take him to county court and they would help me fill in form. I am shocked how people can get away with it. this person owns a car transporter and sells lots of cars and also on ebay I feel a bit let down how people can get away with this any advice what you people think.Trading standards are going to check my letters to make sure they will stand in court

 

cheers people Thanks for reading

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Well count forms all done person has until the back end of december to dispute nothing as of yet forms were quite easy to do will keep you all updated

 

If any one else is in the same boat dont let them get away with it

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Well happy Newyear all just an update This guy did not defend claim so looks like I have won now :whoo: Waiting for court to issue ccj Then looks like he is going to have to pay up he is lucky I have not asked for interest I only want cash I paid for car not sure what happens to car like as its mine looks like he will have to request it in letter not sure on this bit yet but lets hope I get cash back as i need a car

hope this has helped someone.

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Did the ccj get issued? If so, how is it going? I am in exactly the same position, I paid £2k for a car which is rubbish! Our 'trader' had until 4 Jan to reply to court but they have received nothing back from him so Ive sent off the request for judgement 2 days ago. I was wondering is the deadline set, is it too late for him to send in a late reply? We also wonder what happens to the car, Im sick of looking at the heap of junk that has been sitting on my driveway sine August!

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Hi lisa Thanks for your reply it should have a date on your form when the person has to reply by.

Unfortunaly this trader did reply but lots of lies I now have to fill my alocation form and get a court date and hope I win the person is selling cars on ebay but states he is not a trader it should be intresting. I think the best thing to do is phone the court that is dealing with the claim up as they will know the correct information They are helpful to me so they should be able to advice I hope you get it sorted

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Yeah he replied lisa if you have requested judgement then you are waiting on the court usualy then they check to make sure he has not replied in my case I got his defence lets hope you dont then you will win.

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Hello I really in need of a bit of advice please.

 

To cut the long story short I took a guy to small claims court as he would not take the car back that I bought. I have won the case and he did not even turn up so there was me and the judge.

 

The issue is that when i bought the car the person told me and my partner that his name was (peter) but when the case come to light the guy put in his defence that his name was not peter its was (Joe MADE UP NAME) I sent a letter to the court advertising this and I am sure when in the hearing that I told the judge that this guy said his name was (peter)

 

I have phoned the court this morning and asked they said that I did not say anything to the judge and the claim would have to be set aside.

 

But I said I put it in the letter and the judge should have read my letter. The person even said that we were both there lol I said no I was there and he was not, It sounds like they are blaming me I need some advice I am not sure if to wait and se if he pays or try and get the name changed Lets hope there is not another hearing can you people give any advice on this also when do I ad interest on this I don't pay fees.

 

Thanks for any advice you can give I hope this is in the right section

 

my original Thread is here lhttp://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?325546-Second-hand-car-advice-please&p=3815856#post3815856

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Is the surname correct superg?

 

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You can ask for the name to be amended and the summons/judgment reserved until corrected.

 

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Forms now finished just waiting for the judge to do his/her bit. judge did say that the defendant can pick up the car by arrangement only but I don't think I would release the car only if he pays and signs a letter that i have he has not paid as of yet so waiting for name change the enforce the order

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Excellent superg keep your thread updated with what transpires.

 

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