Stopped for 5 Min at petrol station

[Nik123]

Hi, my first post here.
Stopped at petrol station, I think for not more 5-8 minutes.
received a claim from Parking Control Solutions Ltd for £100 (£60 if I paid in 14 days).
Reason for issue the claim - Driver observed leaving site.
Original letter I received beginning of August 2024.


First, when I received this claim, I thought it was a scum, as I stopped there for very short time. So I ignored it.
However, now I keep receiving letters from Trace debt recovery UK limited, requesting £170 ! £170 for 5 minute stop seems a bit too steep. It seems hard to believe that courts can even consider such incredible claims.
Last letter from them was 29th November 2024.


I read some of the threads on the forum, but I didn't see debt recovery company involved.
What should be my response? And with whom should I communicate (parking company or debt recovery company)?

I believe I need to check signs at the site. Probably request some more information about my stay (duration, etc.).
As I mentioned, so far I have ignored all letters.
Thank you for your help.

[des8]

Not quite a "scum", but also nearly a "scam"

Trace Debt Recovery are solely toothless debt collectors, so you can ignore them completely.
Eventually you will receive a letter headed "letter of Action" or similar, or even a proper court claim .
These should not be ignored.
On receipt post up on this thread and we can help you dispute the claim.

In the meantime obtain photos of the parking signs, making sure even the smallest print is legible.
A note of the size of the fonts may be useful, and the height off the ground.
Note if there is one at the entrance of the location

[Nik123]

Thank you very much. I will get photos. As I can remember, there was nothing (signs) that would catch my attention.