Back in November I went to Whiteley Shopping centre with my wife and 2 friends.  We were there to eat, shop and go to the cinema.  You are allowed 4 hours free parking and are also allowed to top this up to 6 hours for the cost of £2.  I purchased the additional 2 hours by putting my registration into the machine, putting in the £2 (supplied by my friend) and then received a very small receipt which I put in my pocket.   We went off, did everything and came home.   Two weeks