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Hi everyone
Please could someone give me a little advice. On Thursday of last week a bailiff clamped and chained my car (which is on HP) and told me that he would not release the car until I had paid for an outstanding parking ticket, totally £605.00 (the original ticket being approximately £105). It was 7.45 am and I was not at my best and panicked, paid the bailiff £201.50 and agreed to pay £100 per week until the debt was settled, (an amount I honestly can't possibly afford, being a single mum, but panic and embarassment prevailed!).
I have since visited my CAB who have given me lots of literature, mostly regarding the excessive charges being made by the bailiffs. I have e-mailed and phoned the bailiffs asking for a breakdown of the charges, which they have informed me are forthcoming (hard copy). I have called the Essex Parking ticket people and explained the charges that their agents (the bailiffs) are charging are ridiculously high and in no way reflect the original fine.
I am now considering taking this to court as can see no other option. Has anyone else done this, and if so what is the protocol and what was the outcome?
I really would appreciate any advice as feel I am little fish against Orca!
Many thanks
Sally
Please could someone give me a little advice. On Thursday of last week a bailiff clamped and chained my car (which is on HP) and told me that he would not release the car until I had paid for an outstanding parking ticket, totally £605.00 (the original ticket being approximately £105). It was 7.45 am and I was not at my best and panicked, paid the bailiff £201.50 and agreed to pay £100 per week until the debt was settled, (an amount I honestly can't possibly afford, being a single mum, but panic and embarassment prevailed!).
I have since visited my CAB who have given me lots of literature, mostly regarding the excessive charges being made by the bailiffs. I have e-mailed and phoned the bailiffs asking for a breakdown of the charges, which they have informed me are forthcoming (hard copy). I have called the Essex Parking ticket people and explained the charges that their agents (the bailiffs) are charging are ridiculously high and in no way reflect the original fine.
I am now considering taking this to court as can see no other option. Has anyone else done this, and if so what is the protocol and what was the outcome?
I really would appreciate any advice as feel I am little fish against Orca!
Many thanks
Sally
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