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    • Hi all, I am wandering if this is appealable. It has already been through a challenge on the Islington website and the it was rejected. Basically there was a suspended bay sign on a post on Gee st which was obscured by a Pizza van. The suspension was for 3 bays outside 47 Gee st. I parked outside/between 47 & 55 Gee st. I paid via the phone system using a sign a few meters away from my car. When I got back to the car there was a PCN stuck to the windscreen which I had to dry out before I could read it due to rain getting into the plastic sticky holder.  I then appealed using the Islington website which was then rejected the next day. I have attached a pdf of images that I took and also which the parking officer took. There are two spaces in front of the van, one of which had a generator on it the other was a disabled space. I would count those as 3 bays? In the first image circled in red is the parking sign I read. In the 2nd image is the suspension notice obscured by the van. I would have had to stand in the middle of the road to read this, in fact that's where I was standing when I took the photo. I have pasted the appeal and rejection below. Many thanks for looking. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my appeal statement: As you can see from the image attached (image 1) I actually paid £18.50 to park my car in Gee st. I parked the car at what I thought was outside 55 Gee st as seen in image 2 attached. When I read the PCN issued it stated there was a parking suspension. There was no suspension notice on the sign that I used to call the payment service outside number 55 Gee st. I looked for a suspension notice and eventually found one which was obscured by a large van and generator parked outside 47 Gee st. As seen in images 3 and 4 attached. I am guessing the parking suspension was to allow the Van to park and sell Pizza during the Clerkenwell design week. I was not obstructing the use or parking of the van, in fact the van was obstructing the suspension notice which meant I could not read or see it without prior knowledge it was there. I would have had to stand in the road to see it endangering myself as I had to to take images to illustrate the hidden notice. As there was no intention to avoid a parking charge and the fact the sign was not easily visible I would hope this challenge can be accepted. Many thanks.   This is the text from the rejection: Thank you for contacting us about the above Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). The PCN was issued because the vehicle was parked in a suspended bay or space. I note from your correspondence that there was no suspension notice on the sign that you used to call the payment serve outside number 55 Gee Street. I acknowledge your comments, however, your vehicle was parked in a bay which had been suspended. The regulations require the suspension warning to be clearly visible. It is a large bright yellow sign and is erected by the parking bay on the nearest parking plate to the area that is to be suspended. Parking is then not permitted in the bay for any reason or period of time, however brief. The signs relating to this suspension were sited in accordance with the regulations. Upon reviewing the Civil Enforcement Officer's (CEO's) images and notes, I am satisfied that sufficient signage was in place and that it meets statutory requirements. Whilst I note that the signage may have been obstructed by a large van and generator at the time, please note, it is the responsibility of the motorist to locate and check the time plate each time they park. This will ensure that any changes to the status of the bay are noted. I acknowledge that your vehicle possessed a RingGo session at the time, however, this does not authorize parking within a suspended bay. Suspension restrictions are established to facilitate specific activities like filming or construction, therefore, we anticipate the vehicle owner to relocate the vehicle from the suspended area until the specified date and time when the suspension concludes. Leaving a vehicle unattended for any period of time within a suspended bay, effectively renders the vehicle parked in contravention and a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) may issue a PCN. Finally, the vehicle was left parked approximately 5 metres away from the closest time plate notice. It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure they park in a suitable parking place and check all signs and road markings prior to leaving their vehicle parked in contravention. It remains the driver's responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is parked legally at all times. With that being said, I would have to inform you, your appeal has been rejected at this stage. Please see the below images as taken by the CEO whilst issuing the PCN: You should now choose one of the following options: Pay the penalty charge. We will accept the discounted amount of £65.00 in settlement of this matter, provided it is received by 10 June 2024. After that date, the full penalty charge of £130.00 will be payable. Or Wait for a Notice to Owner (NtO) to be issued to the registered keeper of the vehicle, who is legally responsible for paying the penalty charge. Any further correspondence received prior to the NtO being issued may not be responded to. The NtO gives the recipient the right to make formal representations against the penalty charge. If we reject those representations, there will be the right of appeal to the Environment and Traffic Adjudicator.   Gee st pdf.pdf
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    • Thanks Man in the Middle and everyone it's greatly appreciated form was filled in online yesterday now just have to wait and see
    • Hi,    I'm almost done. One question is should I include a header with " Claimant's Trial Documents" or something similar and include a copy of my WX from the trial since that has the claim form defence and documents that were relied upon at trial so that the judge can see that? or should I assume they will already have those documents on the file and so simply include a short statement of case to show the case I intend to prove at the appeal should permission be granted. Since I've made a shorter concise statement of case setting out what I intend to prove at an appeal hearing I'm thinking maybe removing the header of "Documents/Exhibits for use for Permission to Appeal   " since the permission to appeal focuses on the grounds of law and so I'm thinking of just having   Appellant's documents Statement Of Case Skeleton Argument    Then a seperate category named Trial Documents Claim Form Defence Claimant's Witness statement Exhibibts to Claimant's trial witness statement   I'm wondering you think would be better, only because I don't reference a single exhibit in my appeal statement of case since I am just explaining the undeveloped points of law around why the judge is wrong since the  statement only focuses on permission, not the outcome of the appeal so there is no reference to any exhibits?   Or should I just remove exhibits and not add trial documents or exhibits on the understanding the judge will already have the trial documents and that if permission is granted I then include them in my appeal bundle.   Thanks   N/B My statement of case doesn't have the claim form or defence or any witness staements in. it is simply a short 4 page document setting out the claim history and the points I intend to prove at the final appeal hearing should permission be granted.
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Hi there I have done a very silly thing and bought a car without doing an hpi check on it and have now applied for the registration documents and found out it has finance owed on it. Where do I stand now, I work away from home and the car is in a secure car park and the finance company have contacted my wife. Obviously I dont want to lose the car as I bought it in good will. what should I do now??????

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It depends. If you live in Scotland, as you bought in good faith you will have received good title. If you live in E&W, you may have to negotiate with the HP company and agree to pay them an amount for them to consider the vehicle 'sold' to you, but in any event, the lessor - the person you bought the vehicle from - has committed a criminal act, and you should seek formal advise as to the best way to proceed.

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You will need to give us more detail.

 

You should have been given the green part of the V5C (registration doc) when you bought the car and both you and the seller should have completed the main part and mailed it to the DVLA for the issue of a new V5C in your name.

 

The DVLA neither know nor care about ownership, so how did it come to light that the car had outstanding finance?

 

Also, where do you live and where did you buy the car - I think that the law is different in Scotland?

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Sorry Pat, but you are totally wrong about what DVLA know about 'ownership'. They hold full records of who the beneficial owner is, and any vehicle leased, on HP or financed by other means is duly recorded and noted on their database. How do I know?

 

Release of information from DVLA records : Directgov - Motoring

 

You will be surprised at the amount of data they hold, and who can request it. This of course is totally separate from the HPI database, which is run by the industry.

 

As to those who access this data - here's a list of those who can interrogate the DVLAs computers directly;

 

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/documents/digitalasset/dg_066247.pdf

 

You'll note that even Experian can add your vehicles to their credit files without your permission....

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DVLA only know who the registered keeper is and they have no interest whether or not the vehicle is on finance. They have no way of knowing if the car has been purchased on finance. The only time DVLA would know is if the car was registered in a leasing companies details. DVLA now automatically notify the seller that the car has been transferred to a new owner at the same time as they send out the new V5C to the new registered keeper, this is for two reasons; 1)Iin case the car was stolen along with the V5, 2) If it was a genuine sale, then it also informs the seller that they are no longer liable as of the date of transfer for parking fines etc.

 

Kingharry, when you purchased the vehicle were you given the tear off slip on the V5C? Also did you check the V5 to see who the registered keeper was?

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Sorry Pat, but you are totally wrong about what DVLA know about 'ownership'. They hold full records of who the beneficial owner is, and any vehicle leased, on HP or financed by other means is duly recorded and noted on their database. How do I know?

 

Release of information from DVLA records : Directgov - Motoring

 

You will be surprised at the amount of data they hold, and who can request it. This of course is totally separate from the HPI database, which is run by the industry.

 

As to those who access this data - here's a list of those who can interrogate the DVLAs computers directly;

 

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/documents/digitalasset/dg_066247.pdf

 

You'll note that even Experian can add your vehicles to their credit files without your permission....

 

I cannot see anything in your first link that refers to ownership. The example given all refer to matters referring to the keeper of the vehicle - and this is definitely not always the same person (although it can be)

 

If you believe that the DVLA hold owner information, where do they get it? They certainly do not know who owns my car.

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Kingharry, when you purchased the vehicle were you given the tear off slip on the V5C? Also did you check the V5 to see who the registered keeper was?

 

There may possibly not have been a V5 at the time of the sale.

 

The last few times that I have sold my or my wife's vehicles (or traded them in) there has been no V5 available at the time of transfer. This is because the V5 has to be sent to the DVLA for transfer/retention of cherished number.

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  • 2 years later...

I have a similar problem as follows:

In early January I purchased a car from the company that I worked for, handed over a cheque for the agreed value, and sent off v5 etc.

I now have all the v5 in my name, bill of sale from the company etc, however, in early February the company went in to administration due to lack of cash. The company never cleared the outstanding finance on the vehicle and now, the finance company want the car back.

 

I am an innocent purchaser of the car. I live in the UK. I had no reason to believe that the company was in any sort of financial difficulty. I have had discussions with the finance company and they are making out that I knew the companies affairs and that I should not have bought the car. They are also suggesting that I should have smelt a rat as the car was so cheap. The company had the car valued at £3700 by a ford dealer and that is what I paid for the car so what have I done wrong. The finance company reckon that the car is worth £7500 but, they have not taken account of the high mileage (120000).

 

I have refused to hand over the car so, the finance company reckon that they will now seek a court order to take back the car. Can any body help? will I get the chance to defend my position if it goes to court. Should the finance company be chasing up the debt with the administrator?

 

any help appreciated

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Where to you live...? Scotland or E&W?

 

If Scotland, you have good title, and can easily fight this - but even if you have not, it begs the question how your firm could sell you a leased car... it wasn't theirs to sell in the first place, OR negotiate a sale.

 

That said - since you agreed a dealer-negotiated price for the sale, and were not aware of the difficulties there can be no accusation of collusion to defraud by you. Since you can prove this, I'd suggest the legal issue for recovery may be less straightforward that the finance house believes (especially in view of the high mileage).

 

They could be bluffing you in an effort to extract money from an otherwise innocent individual. I cannot think of any reason to continue to deal with the finance house, other than to reject their claim, and provide them with the details of the administrator or receiver of the former company for them to pursue any imagined loss they say they have incurred.

 

If they DO decide to take you to court, I's strongly recommend you arrange for a solicitor to defend your interests, as a good defence will require professional assistance to fight their claim against your vehicle.

 

Did you ever do a vehicle provenance check before taking it from the company? Also, I assume in addition to the Bill of Sale, you can prove the money was paid over?

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Thanks for that. I did not do a provenance check but, with buying it from the company, I assumed that everything would be ok. A number of vehicles had been sold to previous employees in recent years and the finance had always been settled without delay.

 

I have bank statements showing that the cheque for £3,700.00 left my bank account on 8th Jan 2010.

 

Would you suggest that I make my point clear and in writing to the finance company stating that I will not be handing back the car and they if they so wish to commence legal action I will defend it?

 

Thanks

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If I was in your position, I's certainly respond, but not enter into any protracted correspondence. Simply state you have received their latest correspondence, however as you have a Bill of Sale for the goods, should they wish to pursue the matter, they should take it up with the company directly (or their administrators) as it would appear to be their customer that is in breach of their contractural agreement.

 

Should they wish to pursue the matter further, the issue will be fully defended in court and you will be seeking your full costs to protect your interests.

 

Do remember - this is brinkmanship - you are challenging them to put up or shut up. If they do decide to proceed, they will have to have calculated that to do so will actually profit them, and this is not certain. You can insist that the matter is heard in your local court (costing them more). By demonstrating to the court the you (and others) have purchased vehicles from the company before, your actions were not reckless, and whilst a win is not guaranteed - your refusal to roll over may work to your advantage.

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hi

I am from Scotland.

I have the same problem.

I bought a car two months ago,everything was ok, i got the documents, but today I received the letter from Close Credit Management.

 

"We act on behalf of Blackhorse Finance Ltd. and are in receipt of evidence which shows you to be in possesion of the above mentioned vehicle. As the vehicle is on a hire purchase our client still has an interest in the vehicle which may only be released upon determination of you innocence as purchaser"

 

I didnt check the HPI before :/

They asking me not to complete the Keeper Questionarre

The HPI shows me that :

 

Recorded against

VRM and VIN

Description

PEUGEOT 307 RAPIER HDI 9

Date

26/04/2006

Finance house

BLACK HORSE LTD

Finance house telephone

0870 9010606

Agreement reference

507XXXXXXX

Agreement type

Hire Purchase

 

The lender owns the vehicle until the loan is fully repaid, including the final 'Option to Purchase' fee. If you buy a vehicle with outstanding HP the lender may reclaim the vehicle.

 

What I can do now? I should sent the Questionarre back, cause I really didnt know that car has oustanding finance and I really want to keep this car.

Thank You in advance

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The clue is in this sentence

"As the vehicle is on a hire purchase our client still has an interest in the vehicle which may only be released upon determination of you innocence as purchaser"

 

In Scotland you should see a lawyer & have him place a lien on it

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Shame you hadn;t done the HPI check beforehand, as they might argue that you did not exercise care when purchasing.... However, living in Scotland does give you more rights than our friends down south.

 

Providing they cannot show collusion with the seller, then you'll be safe enough. Sure, the car wasn't the sellers to sell, but as long as you have proof of the payment and other documentation from him, so that the sale is kosher in every other respect, you'll be OK as in Scotland you automatically have good title, and it is up to the finance company to prove otherwise.

 

Now, you still have to be careful. Clearly you don;t wish to do anything that will result in you losing the vehicle. I'm assuming you;ve already re-registered the car with you as the Registered Keeper?

 

The questionnaire is non-standard, and they could be asking anything, as a fishing exercise to increase their chances of regaining control of the vehicle, so I'd resist the temptation and not complete it. Send a formal letter, acknowledging their letter, and advising them that you were at no time aware of their interest and had no reason to suspect the seller.

 

As you already have good title to the vehicle, should they wish to challenge this in court, you will fully defend your rights in this matter. Should they wish to take the matter further, you will provide them with the address details of your legal representative (but you hope this will not be necessary)."

 

If you wish to volunteer any information that supports your innocence, feel free but don't go overboard. Just the facts!

 

"If they threaten action, a few solicitors letters should sort it, you can get someone should the time come.

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In Scotland you should see a lawyer & have him place a lien on it

 

That would be an admission you had no right of title. Since good title exists, it would be a convoluted exercise to place a lien on your property, that is in your possession.

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ok, thanks

I don't know how much outstanding finance car has, but when i did HPI it shows year 2006, im just wondering how much could it be. Do u think that I should contact the dealer who sold the car or the previous owner, I have his details on registration certificate. Or maybe its better to sell the car asap?

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Absolutely not. If you were in England or Wales, it could be useful, but it is of no interest to you, and any indication you HAVE an interest will make them try to hold you liable.

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That would be an admission you had no right of title. Since good title exists, it would be a convoluted exercise to place a lien on your property, that is in your possession.

 

 

Not so a simple letter best sent by a lawyer telling them your placing the lien will mean they WILL have to go to court to seek possession. The lien doesn't need to be registered anywhere only with the FC

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Afraid it is. It is perverse to seek a lien on a property that is already your own. In Scotland, they'd have to go to court regardless, so there is little point in wasting good money on a solicitors letter at this stage. From what they;ve said, they already know they cannot recover it due to the difference in statute for Scottish residents, the questionnaire is their 'free info fishing' to assess the possibility of success.

 

A letter from the OP returning the blank questionnaire, with a note saying if they wish to proceed he'll supply the details of his solicitor is usually enough.

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Hi Buzby,

if you look back at the earlier part of this thread, you advised me to tell the finance co to put up or shut up. Time has moved on and what they did was instruct their solicitor to send a letter demanding return of the car within 14 days otherwise court action would be taken. I went to my solicitor who promptly responded in my favour stating consumer credit act etc. The finance co solicitor wrote again in response but their repsonse was very poor and had very little substance, was riddled with mistakes and incorrect dates etc.

My solicitor responded again, and then sent a letter every two weeks (four letters in total) demanding that the finance co release their interest on the vehicle. No responses have ever been received and the my solicitor has closed the file.

I now want to sell the car but it is showing as having outstanding finance so noo potential buyer will touch it with a barge pole. How can I get the finance co to release their interest in the car so that I can sell it? Do I need to take them to court?

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I haven't seen it go this far before - but whilst you are right, taking it to court would bring matters to a head, you might find a 'Small Claims' action (the quick and cheerful method) blocked to you as you are not chasing them for money, simply an 'action' so that they release their hold on your property. However, I have seen some Sheriffs dismiss this track where therei's no issue of monetary settlement, preferring an OA instead. These Ordinary Actions are slightly more expensive, but expose the litigant to higher costs should they fail. Similarly, it is expected that there will be professional representation (rather than a litigant im person).

 

An off-the -wall suggestion could be to complaiun to the ICO, that the HPI record is inaccurate and despite requests, the finance house is refusing to update the record to show they are no longer involved, and may order the removal - all without going to court.

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  • 4 months later...

evening people,

 

after reading this i know how some of the people feel.

 

i am also stuck in this situation, i done a deal with a chap from rochdale in a swap deeal ( car for car) my car was a high proformance car and his was a diesel and the deal worked both ways for us.

now 8 months down the line i get a letter from black horse say i have to pay 10K or give the car back to them, even though the car is not worth that.

now iv been doing my home work. iv located the chap i done the deal with but the car i swapped has changed hands roughly 4 time since then. and lucky enough every one i spoke too that had the car so far has been very helpful in giving info to me on the previous owners. i have even fond the chap i done the deal with on facebook and requested friendship with him but he keeps deniying me. so i know his still around. but all this i have found out in the week of finding out the car was on a hp agreement! so in theroy i have done more work than the finance company in trying to find the person they done the deal with. i have all the info wrote down and the HP company has given me extended time while i make my investgations also ( strange i thought, but good for me)

 

any help will be greatly appiciated !

 

thanks in advance

 

gavin

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