#3 Euro Car Parks - Overstayed- Shell Petrol station Clapton London
on 16 Feb, 2026 19:58 in Private parking tickets
Hi everyone, I’m hoping for some advice about a private parking court claim.On 10 September 2021, I parked a school minibus at a Shell petrol station in Upper Clapton, North London, to fill up with diesel. After refueling, I moved the minibus to the side and ended up remaining on site for a total of about 32 minutes. The time limit used to be 30 minutes, so I overstayed.The school later received letters from a private parking company (I can’t remember which company). I responded at the time explaining that I had not received the original correspondence before the charge increased to £170, and I provided my name and address.In January 2026, I received a County Court Claim Form dated 21 January 2026. I submitted an Acknowledgment of Service (AOS) on 4 February 2026.I would really appreciate advice on:What I should do nextWhen my defense is dueHow to prepare a defense in this type of caseThank you in advance for any help.