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  How can I fight an unjust parking fine? 18 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A weekend event took place recently close to my house and a traffic management plan was set up by my local council to deal with parking. A letter was...
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  Faulty ticket machine 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I parked my car in a Borough of Newham car park and inserted £4 in mixed change into the ticket machine for payment for a three hour stay, when I went...
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  Fast feud - parking dispute at McDonalds 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After more correspondence with Met Parking and their escalation of penalty charges for ‘overstaying’ at MacDonalds, I have now received a Notice of Proposed...
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  Insurance, premium rise after 'no fault' incident 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car was hit whilst parked outside my house. The driver was traced after two independent witnesses came forward (she did a runner). The Police prosecuted...
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  Can contract law-governed parking enforcement companies pursue me for a parking charge notice payment? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just received a parking charge notice from an enforcement company for overstaying my welcome at the MOTO Trowell services on the southbound M1, during...
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  Cars keep parking over our driveway and blocking us coming and going. What can I do? 10 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I live next door to a children's day nursery. For the most part, this is fine. Unfortunately, some parents park over my drive. I was late for a dental...
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  Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 CDTi just won't rev... 12 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 CDTi van with 95,000 miles on the clock. It has been running fine but after having been parked up and not run for a few...
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  Penalty kinks 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In 2009 we travelled to Tropea in Italy. Now, 6 months later, we have received a parking fine, that we cannot understand as it is in Italian. We do have...
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  Why does my Alfa Romeo 159's battery keep going flat? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an almost new Alfa Romeo 159 TI. I have no complaints with the car other than a battery problem. There are occasions when I have to attend conferences...
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  Thug rule 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Your correspondent who was fined in a car park owned by a Tesco store for apparently not displaying a 'blue badge' should perhaps refer to the main branch...
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  Disputing a parking ticket - what should we do? 23 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter received a parking ticket in Leeds late last year for £50. The ticket machine was out of order at the time which the car park admit, but they...
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  Excessive brake disc wear - is the electric parking brake to blame? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Volvo XC70 has covered 34,000 miles and just had its second annual service. The dealer reports the rear disc pads as 75% worn, and the discs as...
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  I was fined at an airport drop off - should I appeal? 16 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently dropped a friend off at Newcastle International Airport & used their Short Stay Car Park 2 which gives the first 15 minutes free. On attempting...
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  Parking advice 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm prompted by PS's and AB's letters in today's Daily Telegraph motoring section to follow up my recent email re the Protection from Harassment Act. Generally,...
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  Is it fair to penalise me for parking a large van across two car parking spaces? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was out in my employer's van the other day and had to pop into my local shopping mall. The area in which I wished to park had no spaces big enough for...
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  I received a reply from my MP regarding the Protection of Freedoms Bill. 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I contacted my Conservative MP about Clause 56 in the Protection of Freedoms Bill as you suggested. His reply states they are aware of the problem and...
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  Why am I being issued with a parking ticket for "taking a break"? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After working a 12 hour shift at work I came home to a letter stating on 28 December 2012 I had entered Keele Services at 10.55pm and did not vacate until...
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  Fine mess 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I was very interested to read your reply "Tied up in Notts" regarding the release of personal info by the DVLA. Look on the website www.dvla.gov.uk/foi/relinfo.aspx...
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  How do i deter non-customers from using a private car park? 19 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My business (a doctor's surgery) is very close to a busy town centre and has its own car park for staff and patients. However we get numerous complaints...
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  Dropping a clampsell 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I help manage a small independent shop that has been trading for some thirty years it is in a small parade of shops in a larger shopping area. There is...