Why do motorway service areas encourage customers to leave so quickly?

I met with a colleague at Cambridge Services (A14) today, enjoying a leisurely chat over coffee, purchased from the onsite facilities. After a while we decided to extend our discussion over a bite of lunch,...

Why did Apcoa Parking reject my claim for damage after my car was dented in their car park?

On 5 February, I left my car for one week at Apcoa Parking, Gatwick Airport. On return, I found that the offside indicator light and wing had been knocked, leaving a dent and no light cover. I immediately...

I emailed the Minister for Transport, Philip Hammond, regarding car parking enforcement companies, and attach the transcript of my email.

I thought it was time to launch a direct crusade against the car park vultures. I've sent the attached in an email to Philip Hammond, the Minister for Transport. When I realised that the DVLA are (presumably)...

Have you seen the loophole in the draft clamping legislation relating to the installation of barriers?

There is a massive potential loophole written into the draft legislation against clamping. It states that clamping on private land will still be legal where, in order to enter that land, the vehicle has...

Did you know that the average driver has clocked up £338 in parking fines by the age of 35?

Incredibly, it has been revealed that British motorists are paying a shocking £991 million in parking enforcement penalties each year. By the age of 35 drivers will have clocked up on average £338 in parking...

Is this car parking enforcement company really likely to take me to court over a parking charge notice?

In December I overstayed my welcome in a TK Maxx multi-storey car park. The free parking limit is four hours - I was there for 4 and a half hours. Following advice I have often seen in your column, I sent...

Where can I report harassment from a car parking company?

A brief note to let you know that the parking gestapo has finally agreed to cease pursuing me for failing to display my valid ticket 'correctly'. It has been an unpleasant experience and I was subjected...

Is it true that the DVLA will supply driver details to car parking enforcement companies?

My wife was recently fined £60 for parking in Waitrose for 2.25 hours. I have no quibble with this. However the parking company (Europarks) stated that unless the fine was paid they would be able to access...

Can I be charged £130 by PPS for parking in my son's private parking space?

My son owns one of a block of flats, each with its own parking space requiring a displayed permit and administered by PPS (a member of BPA). I parked in his space while he was at work in order to carry...

Could you inform your readers that the Administration of Justice Act 1970 covers harassment by private parking companies?

The ongoing saga of private parking companies is a regular in your column. Your advice to pay a small amount in full fair and reasonable settlement is good advice. You also recently advised RR of Liverpool...