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• Parking scam in High Wycombe? 15 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi I packed in the Eden shopping centre in High Wycombe on the weekend only to come back to my car and find a 60 quid fine on the window from UK Parking Control because apparently I was "not parked correctly within the markings of thr space". These markings were yellow lines about 9
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  Cold Starting problem 1 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've had my Fabia vRS estate since February and it has been great until recently. When cold in a morning (5deg or less), I try to start the car - the dash...
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  Could you inform your readers that the Administration of Justice Act 1970 covers harassment by private parking companies? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  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...
• Motorway service station time limits 6 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I've read or seen something recently (can't remember where, thought it might have been Watchdog, but 'the boss' says she doesn't remember it) about a chap who parked in a m/way service station when driving from Cornwall to Scotland overnight and copped a fine because he stayed in a service station
• VW PASSAT 2.0TFSI - 2006/56 - Passat Parking brake fault 27 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  stuff brakes thinking the brake pads were worn out. Took it to the mechanics, he said the pads are fine, take the others back. He couldn't see any obvious signs of wear on the disc but the noise carries on. It only happens when the engine is warmed up and stops when i press the brake
• Peugeot 207 - Parking Charge Notice On Private Land 5 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  the toilet is hardly seen as a valid reason to park where you shouldn't."  I have 14 days to pay or the charge rises to £100, should I ignore this?  Can they enforce the fine?  Or do I have grounds to appeal?  
• Rows of perfectly parked cars for sale. 11 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  , the senior at bumper level squinting along the line of vehicles judging the fractions of the inch that might upset the fine balance of the line. When parked, a flag pole that needs to be trapped under the wheel will be placed against the wheel, now the driver will move the car, and after carefully pushing
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  How do you charge an electric or hybrid vehicle if you can't park outside your house? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Millions of owners of houses and flats are not able to park their cars outside their property. So how do they charge their electric cars? No article ever...
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  Supermarket fines 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I entered an Asda Carpark twice in one day first time for about 5 min, the carpark was very busy and later in the afternoon. Town and City Parking sent...
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  How can I defend myself against a car parking enforcement company that has wrongly identified me? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been contacted on three occasions by a company asking for payment for a private parking fine. They are threatening to take a court order against...
• Ford Fusion - Parking Fine 22 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I parked my car on or at Polegate Railway station and received a Fine from CIVIL ENFORCEMENT LTD on the 22/04/2015 This is the letter I wrote to them. I am sure they havent wread it at all. Allthey want is money! I believe this is a con. Dear Sir/Madam
• Vauxhall Astra Mk 5 1.8 Life, hatchback. 2008. - Auto gearbox stuck in park - Gear lever moves 9 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  suddenly in a supermarket car park. The car was towed to a garage. The engine seems fine and is working, apparently. The car belongs to my daughter who lives 100+ miles away in Thetford, Norfolk.  I have not been able to inspect the car myself but find the above diagnosis hard to believe
• Vw passat - Ukpc charge notice 3 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hi have just read your item on Wed 5 Aug 2009 05:09  UKPC parking Services Fine - Honestjohn I was sent a charge notice for parking at a McDonalds in Skegness it was my wife driving , I sent this reply by iPad have I done wrong and ware do I go from here? To uk parking control ltd I am
• Dubious Edinburgh on-street parking sign 11 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Last week-end parked up outside a guest house in Haymarket area where we were staying the night at 12.20pm Saturday. Took a quick shufti at the parking sign and read something to the effect "Restrictions apply Mon-Fri 8.00 -6.30". Thought, fine be alright here for the duration of our stay. Ten
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  How can I defend myself against a fine levied for falling asleep as a paying customer in a McDonalds car park? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Could you advise me upon a suitable course of action with a penalty notice I have incurred due to outstaying my welcome in a McDonalds car park? On 15...
• stolen number plates 27 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  in the space of about 20 minutes. He is now waiting for the speeding fines and parking tickets to arrive. My stuck on number plates on my scenic fell off the day the car was delivered, I ended up using no nails so at least they have to be broken off. -- rustbucket (the original)
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  Received a Parking Enforcement Notice despite having a valid ticket - how can I defend myself? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I received a Parking Enforcement Notice demanding money for not having a valid parking ticket, despite the fact that I did obtain one. My reason for writing...
• Regular customer - Parking charge pain 12 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  SWMBO went out one saturday evening in may to meet some colleagues for an after work drink in a hotel where we have been regular customers for a few years. (I did not go as Docs talking shop bores me) Hotel has put up signs to say give your vehicle reg at reception or you will be fined
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  Why don't more drivers car-share when going to work? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I agree absolutely that no-one should be penalised for falling asleep in a motorway service area and overstaying their 'Welcome Break’. The practice of...
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  Clamped by City Watch Parking 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing on behalf of my 78 year old father who got clamped yesterday by this 'City Watch' he parked for 15 mins to go into his doctors. He didn't...