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« on: August 10, 2025, 01:42:19 pm »
Hi everyone
I received a letter from DCBL Direct collection Bailiffs Ltd to recover an unpaid parking charge. At the bottom though it has in small print this is not subject to high court or bailiff action.
Problem is I have not received and was unaware o the parking charge. This is recorded as Luton Point - Market& Central, LU1 2LJ as insufficient payment for parking. I was in Luton visiting at the time they have recorded the fine 08 of 24. I called to explain I haven't received an initial fine but they confirmed address on file and said I was sent 2 letters. I don't usually have issues with receiving mail.
They were not helpful and just wanted the now £170. I don't know how much the initial fine was for but I asked to pay that if I contravened but they refused.
I spoke to CAB who suggested SETASIDE at a cost to me of £313 or AVARY at £15 but suggested AVARY would not be successful. So I'm stuck! Should I just pay?
Any help appreciated please as I can't afford to pay.