Ian Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I've had 15 parking tickets from a private firm since August Not paid a penny 16, Another one arrived today 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockwize Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Agree with the others.. I've had one read up and ignored it, got another, ignored it, got another, ignored it.... Never heard from them again. It's a total scam for people willing to give up their money when someone comes up with a convincing official sounding letter. As said they can only claim from you what they've lost and in a car park that's free or very cheap, they won't ever bring it to court even if they threaten it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I received one the other month after using my mates permit to park outside his house when visiting. Premier Park Ltd claimed that it was an invalid permit and stung me with a charge of £60. I have now received a letter from Gladstones Solicitors requesting a payment of £192.25! Wtf!! What do we think guys. I am astonished and feel that it is totally unjust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Were you allowed to use your mate's permit to park? If yes, then argue the toss. If not, then you should've paid the £60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) He advised me that it was a visitors....which I was Edited April 10, 2014 by Ceejay29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 He advised me that it was a visitors....which I was Where in the country are you? Go read up on Pepipoo and google the company 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 He advised me that it was a visitors....which I was Where in the country are you? Go read up on Pepipoo and google the company I have had a read on additional forums/websites. I am based in Bath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 He advised me that it was a visitors....which I was But was it? Or was it just his own one that he'd thrown to you and hoped that no-one would notice? If it was a visitor one, then what did they say when you appealed after you received the first £60 invoice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 He advised me that it was a visitors....which I was But was it? Or was it just his own one that he'd thrown to you and hoped that no-one would notice? If it was a visitor one, then what did they say when you appealed after you received the first £60 invoice? Well I am not sure as I didn't scrutinise it. I believe it was I as doubt very much he would stitch me up. He put the permit in the car. It wasn't until a few days later I received what they call a PCN in the post. Premier Park didn't respond after demanding an explanation and now I have received a letter from Gladstones with a fee of £192. I have now issued a letter to the both of them, which many suggest I should not do. Bit risky IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Head over here and search their forum for the company name etc. http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?showforum=60 These guys are s*** hot at this stuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Sorry I missed this one didn't i. As said ignore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I received one the other month after using my mates permit to park outside his house when visiting. Premier Park Ltd claimed that it was an invalid permit and stung me with a charge of £60. I have now received a letter from Gladstones Solicitors requesting a payment of £192.25! Wtf!! What do we think guys. I am astonished and feel that it is totally unjust! Gladstone are also full off @*!#.......ambulance chasers. Ignore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I received one the other month after using my mates permit to park outside his house when visiting. Premier Park Ltd claimed that it was an invalid permit and stung me with a charge of £60. I have now received a letter from Gladstones Solicitors requesting a payment of £192.25! Wtf!! What do we think guys. I am astonished and feel that it is totally unjust! Gladstone are also full off @*!#.......ambulance chasers. Ignore Gladstone are the ones chasing me A quick google shows that they are linked to the parking company also chasing me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I am concerned that if I do ignore it I could be issued with a CCJ and it will prevent me from borrowing in the future... i.e. mortgage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockwize Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Unless it's a fine, they can't enforce it in any way, they can try take you to court but if they win they'll only be able to get what they lost in revenue or whatever which isn't usually worth them taking you to court for. They'll threaten it and then forget about you when you don't reply. If it is a fine, pay it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Unless it's a fine, they can't enforce it in any way, they can try take you to court but if they win they'll only be able to get what they lost in revenue or whatever which isn't usually worth them taking you to court for. They'll threaten it and then forget about you when you don't reply. If it is a fine, pay it Cheers Clockwize, exactly my thoughts and the opinions of many on here. I think I will refuse to pay and argue my case if their court threats do hold substance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) So I started this thread a good few weeks ago now and to date I've had my initial letter with a reduced charge for prompt payment, then the second letter for full amount. Today i got a third letter with the charge now £130 and threading legal action from their solicitors and the thread of a CCJ! I still haven't acknowledged any of the letters but its starting to hack me off!! Edited April 22, 2014 by stuarty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 What did the shop you bought the furniture from say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 What did the shop you bought the furniture from say? They contacted the centre management on my behalf but they unfortunately are inundated with such issues regarding the car park. The manager called me and said to post a copy of my receipt to Highview, but couldn't guarantee it would get dropped as Highview are a separate company in the business of making money. I thought about sending it but don't want to acknowledge them as advised on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I still haven't acknowledged any of the letters but its starting to hack me off!! I replied to Premier Park and Gladstones doctoring a template from Pepipoo, an example on here and tailoring to suit my argument (the key facts). I didn't want to ignore potential solicitor letters so decided that a response was needed, even though the letter is riddled with errors. I identified that I wasn't in possession of the car (ie the driver) and in short told them that I would not be paying as it is unjust etc and for them to quash it or provide me with a code to challenge it. I am happy to go to court (which I don't think it will come to) as I believe I am completely innocent. If I am torn to shreds in court and do have to pay at least I know that I am in the wrong, gave it ago and wasn't bullied into paying. As I understand it as long as you pay the charge dictated by the courts then a CCJ will not happen. Do what you personally think is best as everybody has different opinions. That way at least you are happy with the way you acted. Btw I am still awaiting a response from them almost two weeks later and have a final draft to send back them. The buggers!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 So I started this thread a good few weeks ago now and to date I've had my initial letter with a reduced charge for prompt payment, then the second letter for full amount. Today i got a third letter with the charge now £130 and threading legal action from their solicitors and the thread of a CCJ! I still haven't acknowledged any of the letters but its starting to hack me off!! Advice is still IGNORE in Scotland - please don't fall into their trap and contact them even if you're just in the mood of a good row - you'll just get put to the top of their 'harass' list and the letters will increase in addition to calls. The letters will stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 So I started this thread a good few weeks ago now and to date I've had my initial letter with a reduced charge for prompt payment, then the second letter for full amount. Today i got a third letter with the charge now £130 and threading legal action from their solicitors and the thread of a CCJ! I still haven't acknowledged any of the letters but its starting to hack me off!! Advice is still IGNORE in Scotland - please don't fall into their trap and contact them even if you're just in the mood of a good row - you'll just get put to the top of their 'harass' list and the letters will increase in addition to calls. The letters will stop. Thanks Vik, I've never even had a parking ticket in my life. I cancelled the order for the goods I bought that day at a furniture store. As I work weekends i always try to do things like shopping mid morning on a weekday. The car park was empty and I ended up spending longer than I wanted buying furniture then went for lunch. I did order the furniture from there website second time round but at least the store didn't get my order. Sounds petty but if they had fought my corner I would have been happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Wait, what? So you're complaining about receiving a ticket for overstaying in a car park intended for customers of a store you didn't even end up using?! You're right, that does sound petty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Wait, what? So you're complaining about receiving a ticket for overstaying in a car park intended for customers of a store you didn't even end up using?! You're right, that does sound petty. What?? I spent 2 hours in the furniture store buying goods, then went for lunch at a near by place, I then drove home. 2 weeks later I received the charge, contacted the store to complain, they did nothing, so I cancelled my order. Got my money back and then bought the goods from there website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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