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Re: Going to court: ParkingEye - Parking without authoriation
« Reply #15 on: April 15, 2025, 11:09:53 am »
I would stick to my guns, because all their tactics are designed to intimidate you with vague threats into paying. Understand that their business model is entirely based on collecting money from people who break their rules. But it’s your money and if you think that £70 is worth it to avoid ear ache from your partner, that’s your choice. But why did you come here in the first place if so?
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Re: Going to court: ParkingEye - Parking without authoriation
« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2025, 11:25:33 am »
You've been given advice. A claim has been issued. You've defended. You have to decide what you want to do.
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Re: Going to court: ParkingEye - Parking without authoriation
« Reply #17 on: April 16, 2025, 09:47:40 pm »
I'm sorry if I've come across as needy, ungrateful, or have otherwise caused offence.  I only ask because I'm so far out of my depth I truly have no idea which is the better option.  I'm not completely risk-averse, but I have absolutely no idea how much of a risk it would be to keep fighting rather than pay.

I have literally no clue of how likely I am to actually be taken to court, and if that happened, absolutely no clue of how likely i would be to to win, or lose and then have to pay many hundreds of pounds.  If I had the vaguest inclin of the probabilities I would weigh them up and make a decision.

I have no concept of what would happen inside a courtroom, if I would basically be a spectator, if I would have to speak, defend myself, if I'd pay a solicitor, or have one provided, I really can't exaggerate how little idea I have of what to expect.

This is the only reason I would consider paying them the £70.
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Re: Going to court: ParkingEye - Parking without authoriation
« Reply #18 on: April 17, 2025, 09:25:33 am »
How strongly do you believe that you've been wronged by ParkingEye? Do you believe that you have been unfairly charged for something you were not aware you were liable for? Do you understand your rights?

Of course there is a chance that you won't be successful but you have a greater than 50% chance of winning this. How much do you stand to lose if unsuccessful? About £210. This is the small claims court. Unless you were to behave unreasonably such as not turning up for the hearing, should it ever get that far, then that would be considered as unreasonable.

There is no risk of a CCJ or any damage to your credit record, even if you were to be unsuccessful. You could only get a CCJ on your record if the judge says you owe the money and you didn't pay it within 30 days of the judgment.

Do not fear the court process. I tis the ultimate dispute resolution service and should not be feared. If it ever got as far as a hearing, here is a short video that explains what happens:

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