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    • Thanks for the reply do you think it’s just a threat for the 14 days or they will send court letters 
    • That’s great, thank you so much. We will contact Doves and the finance company again and hope they will resolve it. Out of interest, where would we stand if we did pay the costs? Would we then be able to claim that back or should we just wait for a response from them before we take the car back from Mercedes?     
    • As I'm off on holiday on Wednesday and won't be around I'll bring things forward and be pessimistic and decide that Iceland won't cooperate.  There are two things to ponder. The private parking companies have a lot in common for obvious reasons.  But also some differences. Excel and its sister company VCS are by far the most litigious.  They take large numbers of motorists who don't pay them to court - perhaps the majority.  That's not because they have a good case.  Indeed their case is rubbish.  It's because, sadly, enough people are terrified of the idea of going to court and just pay up when the court papers arrive.  It's a numbers game to Excel/VCS. In cases where the motorist is in it for the long haul, Caggers win 85% of the time in court against Excel/VCS (yes, I did once go back and counted all the court cases over the previous 30 months).  But Excel/VCS take the odd defeat because of the mugs who just panic and pay.  So take this into account when deciding what to do. Secondly, without boring you with the reasons, I know about the world of local journalism.  Papers have great difficulty in filling their column inches.  If you do contact the local media there is a 100% chance that they will publish something and embarrass Iceland - and maybe get them to back down. Again, have a think if this is a road you want to to go down. If you don't win by Wednesday!  
    • Followed up with letter which is no surprise as I’m easy to find via electoral roll. Letter says we have been asked to recover from you on behalf f our client in Middle East x amount. if you believe you are not liable please contact us - yeah right! If you wish to make payment here are our client bank details which look genuine and relate directly to a Dubai bank. ” if you don’t engage our client may take further action” etc blah blah blah. its the same type phrases used by CWD/IDRWW/IDR etc…..   I ignored the email, blocked the text number and will wait to see if I receive any formal action via Mail but seems like the same tactic I’ve seen for 10 years plus and I’ve ignored all. just for people’s info
    • Hi. I expect the experts will be along later to advise you. In the meantime, I've amended your thread title to show the car park name and location. HB
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Thanks for all the help in pursuing my bank charges claim with Abbey. Just as most of you said they never turned up for the hearing and I recieved my cheque from them including accrued interest for 9mths as well as costs totalling £3178.00 based on charges accrued over 6years.

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That's good news for all us Abbey Claimers. I wonder if someone could give me a bit of advice. Last year I went through the process, and sent the LBA. In September 2006, Abbey refunded approx £750 directly into my bank account (my full claim was for approx £4000). However, due to a lengthy spell of ill health, I still haven't filled in the Small Claims Form. My question is this, because of the length of time that has passed since I sent my original LBA, do I need to send another, or do I just fill in the Small Claims Form and take to the Court.

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