Challenge Debt Recovery Notice
Don't pay a parking charge notice at debt recovery stage. We provide expert support to represent you and resolve the parking charge notice and or get it cancelled.
Received a Parking Debt Recovery Letter?
If you have received a debt recovery letter for an unpaid private parking charge, do not panic. Debt recovery companies are not the court, and you do not have to pay debt recovery fees.
We provide clear guidance on how to deal with debt recovery letters, when to complain, when to ignore them, and what to do if the case escalates to court.
A Parking Charge Debt Recovery Notice is a letter sent by a debt recovery company acting on behalf of a private parking operator. These letters are usually sent after an appeal deadline has passed or when payment has not been made.
At this stage, the debt recovery company is attempting to pressure you into paying an increased amount, often adding up to £70 in additional fees.
These fees are not legally enforceable and are designed to generate commission for the debt recovery company.
Paying a debt recovery letter removes your ability to challenge the parking charge properly.
Debt recovery companies do not handle appeals and have no authority to decide the outcome of your case. The only stage where you have a fair and independent opportunity to defend yourself is when a formal court claim is issued.
If the case reaches court, the judge will assess whether the original parking charge was issued correctly. Debt recovery fees are routinely challenged and often dismissed.
Many debt recovery cases can be challenged due to procedural failures, including:
No evidence the original parking charge was served correctly
Failure to respond to an appeal before passing the case to debt recovery
Inflated charges that are not contractually or legally recoverable
Breaches of trade association rules
If any of these apply, the parking company may struggle to succeed in court.
If the parking company has not followed the rules, you can complain to the relevant trade association.
British Parking Association
International Parking Community
These organisations set the rules for their members. If you provide evidence of unfair treatment, a complaint can pressure the operator to cancel the charge.
Landowners have the authority to cancel parking charges issued to their customers.
If the charge was issued at a supermarket, retail park, hotel, restaurant, or hospital, contact the landowner directly. Provide proof that you were a customer and a copy of the parking charge.
This is often the fastest way to get a parking charge cancelled, even at debt recovery stage.
Debt recovery companies do not offer a fair appeal process. Engaging with them often provides information that can later be used against you.
Waiting for a formal court claim allows you to defend the case properly. If a court claim is issued, we can prepare and defend your case for a fixed fee.
In many cases, it is cheaper to defend a court claim than to pay inflated debt recovery demands.
Appeal a Parking Debt Recovery Notice
Appeal to avoid paying debt recovery fees, resolve the pcn and avoid court escalation.
Debt Recovery Checklist
If you have received a parking charge debt recovery letter, the following checks are critical.
Original PCN Service
Did you receive the original Parking Charge Notice, or was the first letter you received from a debt recovery company?
Appeal & Complaint History
Did you submit an appeal or complaint that was never responded to before the case was passed to debt recovery?
Inflated Charges
Has the amount increased due to debt recovery fees that were not part of the original parking charge?
Private Parking
Parking Charge Debt Recovery Process
Here is how we help you deal with a parking charge at debt recovery stage and protect your position if the case escalates.
01.
Case Assessment
We review the debt recovery letter and the history of the parking charge to identify any procedural or compliance issues.
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Review debt recovery history
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Check whether if PCN was served
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Appeal history and escalation errors
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Response Planning
We advise on the correct course of action based on your situation, including whether to complain, escalate, or wait for formal legal action.
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Prepare complaint for BPA or IPC
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Check landowner cancellation
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Recommend when to ignore safely
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Protect Your Rights
We help you protect your position by ensuring the parking company and debt recovery agent do not escalate unfairly.
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Responding without prejudice
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Address update and negotiation
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Monitoring for legal escalation
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Court Defence (If Issued)
If a court claim is issued, we prepare and defend the case on your behalf.
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Defence drafted and filed
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Witness statement and evidence
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Full court support to resolution
Private Land
Private Parking Appeal Services
Whether you're an individual, a small team, or a growing enterprise, we have a plan that aligns perfectly with your goals.
DIY Parking Appeals
For drivers who want to challenge their parking charge notice themselves.
- Appeal Assessment & Documents
- Download PDF Appeal Documents
- Operator & Tribunal Guidance
- For Private Parking Tickets
Appeal Representation
For drivers who want us to handle the parking charge appeal on their behalf.
- Private & Penalty Charge Appeal
- We Prepare Appeal Documents
- Submit All Appeal Documentation
- Representation at POPLA/IAS
County Court Claims & CCJ
For drivers facing advanced enforcement or legal action, we stop enforcement.
- Defend a County Court Claim
- CCJ Application and Removal
- Witness Statements, N244, N180
- Prepare All documents required
Send your case to avoid further fees!
How it works
Simple Appeal Process
Here is how to get started with your parking debt recovery notice.
Why choose us
Over 25,000 Clients
We have helped over 25,000 people appeal parking tickets and defend court cases and specialise parking legislation.