Parking Eye PCN - 0 Hours 0 Minutes - KFC Walkden, Salford

It can go a couple of ways with ParkingEye. Sometimes they farm it out to a debt collector who will send a bunch of scary sounding letters before you eventually receive a Letter of Claim. Other times they do the litigation themselves.

Either way, you're looking out for a Letter of Claim, at which point you should come back here for advice.

They have up to 6 years from the date of parking to make a claim, but it would be unusual for ParkingEye to take that long, they're normally comparatively quick if they do decide to sue. If you move house before the matter has been to court, and before the 6 years have expired, write to them to provide your new address for service.

Thank you for the advice!
The debt collector letters are always fun for their creative use of the English language to make possible outcomes sound like the only outcome!
I shall wait for the Letter of Claim and come back here with any further updates.

Very much appreciated!

Good afternoon all,

The letter before county court claim has finally arrived.
Please advise on next steps

Many thanks!

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Good afternoon all,

The letter before county court claim has finally arrived.
Please advise on next steps

Many thanks!

@DWMB2 @b789

Sorry to bump this, I'm just conscious that time is moving along and don't want to miss any potential deadlines. I've received the Letter Before County Court Claim, and wonder what I need to do next?

Many thanks

Can you please show us the content of the LoC?

Can you please show us the content of the LoC?

No problem, it is attached here

Many thanks

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Hi,

Is there anything I need to do at the moment, or am I just waiting for a court date for this matter now?

I've not received any further correspondence since the above letter from them or any debt collection agency

Many thanks

Please repost the LoC showing ALL dates. Why are you redacting the very info we need to see? Also, why have you redacted the location when it's included in the title of this thread?

Preferably repost the LoC pages as separate "images" (jpg) rather than as a PDF which we have to download and open separately to read. You can use Imgur.com to host the images and use the "Get Share Links" and then copy the link for "BBCode (Forums)" and paste the link into your post.

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Please repost the LoC showing ALL dates. Why are you redacting the very info we need to see? Also, why have you redacted the location when it's included in the title of this thread?

Preferably repost the LoC pages as separate "images" (jpg) rather than as a PDF which we have to download and open separately to read. You can use Imgur.com to host the images and use the "Get Share Links" and then copy the link for "BBCode (Forums)" and paste the link into your post.

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Hi @b789, much appreciated!

Here is the letter. Let me know what I need to do next

You can respond to the LoC with the following:

Dear Sirs,

Re: Letter of Claim dated 13th November 2024

I refer to your Letter of Claim.

I confirm that my address for service at this time is as follows, and I request that any outdated address be erased from your records to ensure compliance with data protection obligations:

[YOUR ADDRESS]

Please note that the alleged debt is disputed, and any court proceedings will be robustly defended.

I note that the sum claimed has been increased by an excessive and unjustifiable amount, which appears contrary to the principles established by the Government, who described such practices as “extorting money from motorists.” Please refrain from sending boilerplate responses or justifications regarding this issue.
Under the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims, I require specific answers to the following questions:

1. Does the additional £25 represent what you describe as a “Debt Recovery” fee? If so, is this figure net of or inclusive of VAT? If inclusive, I trust you will explain why I, as the alleged debtor, am being asked to cover your VAT liability.

2. Regarding the principal sum of the alleged Parking Charge Notice (PCN): Is this being claimed as damages for breach of contract, or will it be pleaded as consideration for a purported parking contract?

I would caution you against simply dismissing these questions with vague or boilerplate responses, as I am fully aware of the implications. By claiming that PCNs are exempt from VAT while simultaneously inflating the debt recovery element, you appear to be evading VAT obligations due to HMRC. Such mendacious conduct raises serious questions about the legality and ethics of your practices.

I strongly advise you to cease and desist. Should this matter proceed to court, you can be assured that these issues will be brought to the court’s attention, alongside a robust defence and potentially a counterclaim for unreasonable conduct.

I await your response.

Yours faithfully,


[YOUR NAME]

Thank you so much @b789

That has been sent, I will provide any further updates should they arrive.

Really appreciate your help!