I have been parking at a private car park owned and managed by excel parking services for the last 3 years, several times a week for a few hours at a time. I always paid for parking each time, one of the occasions about 2 years ago an attendant advised me while I was struggling to pick the number ofhours that I could pay on exit as soon as long as I paid before I exited. I have done that for the last 2 years with no issues or concerns.
In August this year, I received 14 parking tickets (for parking in June and July 2024) from the company over unpaid parking, and when I called them to inquire they explained that although they have a record of me paying for the hours I spent parking, I am liable as I didn't pay for parking within 10mins of entry as per the signs in the parking station. I tried to appeal and explain to them I have been taking this approach for 2 years at the advise of their onsite employee, but they rejected my appeal and insisted I am liable. They have now referred this to the Independent Appeal Service. I am in no position to pay for all these. Also, I can't pay 2 years worth of infringements as they will be too many. How do I defend this please?
What are my options and chances of success.