Parking ticket but i had paid

[Guest]

I regularly park at Redbridge Station an NCP Car Park and in July I parked as usual and paid via the machine on my debit card. Some time later i receive for non payment with a picture of my car entering the car park and the time. I contacted them to explain I had paid and i could prove it with a copy of my bank statement showing the payment, the date and the time but I have no idea why their machine did not link it to my car - i would not have paid this money into the machine unless i was parking !* They rejected my claim because i could not prove it was my car i was paying for - what???* I then submitted to Popla who once again rejected for the same reason and yet i had paid. I am now receiving threatening Solicitors letters where they are suggesting this could result in a CCJ.* I phoned them and explained the situation but it fell on deaf ears. If they do proceed with a CCJ can i appear to defend myself or does it happen behind closed doors and then i have to appeal after judgement ?* Any help would be appreciated as the £50 fine is now £182.

[ostell]

They can't just "apply" for a CCJ, it has to go through court you have to lose and then not pay within a month.

[Pete 1948]

Thank you for your quick response - I assume therefore that i will be advised of any court hearing and given the opportunity to attend ?