Hi,
My friend has received a fine for their car being seen on a public road in England.
The car has been at the garage for some time awaiting complex repairs, is still mechanically broken and not road worthy. At this point they are tempted to scrap it given the fine.
I don’t believe the garage have acted in bad faith or maliciously, but I don’t believe the garage knew the car was SORN, nor do I believe my friend made them aware. So there is some miscommunication. They have parked it in a back alley at the side of the workshop, this is where it has been recorded.
The fine seems astronomical at £1700 and they cannot afford it.
If they acknowledge fault and explain the issue to the DVLA are they likely to be understanding, also can you appeal, and if it fails, is it court next or a request to pay the amount?
Thanks in advance!
