FAQs

FAQ

1. What is PCNdispute.co.uk?

We’re a UK-based platform that helps motorists fight back against unfair private parking charges.
Our downloadable Fightback Toolkit gives you everything you need to respond with confidence, and our Letter Writing Service can even handle the reply for you.
We’re not a law firm — just a team of experienced motorists and consumer-rights advocates who’ve been through it all and know how to win.

Yes — completely.
You have every legal right to challenge a private parking charge if you believe it’s unfair, invalid, or incorrectly issued.
Our templates and guidance are fully compliant with UK law and designed to help you stand your ground confidently and professionally.

A private parking charge is issued by a company (not the council or police) — often for parking on private land like supermarkets, hospitals, or retail parks.
These are based on contract law, not criminal or civil fines.
A council-issued Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) is an official fine under statutory law, and must be dealt with through the local authority.
Our materials apply only to private parking companies, not council tickets

No — never ignore a private parking charge.
That advice used to work years ago, but not anymore.
Today, parking firms can take the registered keeper to court under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 if the ticket isn’t addressed.
Ignoring it can lead to extra fees, debt collection letters, and potentially a County Court Judgment (CCJ) if left unchecked.
Even if the ticket is unfair, you must respond properly — and that’s exactly what our Toolkit helps you do.

Private parking companies almost always (99/100) pass unpaid tickets to debt collection agencies first.
This is a standard scare tactic designed to pressure you into paying — not an official legal step.
Debt collectors have no legal power to take payment, seize goods, or mark your credit file.
They simply send threatening letters with inflated amounts to make you panic.
You don’t need to call them or pay them — but you should still deal with the situation properly using the right letter or defence.
Our Toolkit explains exactly what to do (and not to do) when these letters start arriving.

You’ll get:
– Challenge & appeal templates for every stage
– Step-by-step guides written in plain English
– Real examples of winning letters
– Legal notes explained simply
– Evidence checklist
– Bonus: “Who Runs Your Car Park?” insider PDF

If you’d rather have us write your reply for you, our Letter Writing Service does exactly that.
You upload your parking notice and any evidence, and we’ll create a professionally written defence letter, written in your name, based on your specific case.
You’ll receive it within 48 hours — ready to send straight to the parking company.

No — and no one can.
But we do guarantee that you’ll have the strongest, most professional and accurate response possible, based on UK consumer law and real case experience.
Our goal is to level the playing field — and in most cases, that’s enough to make parking firms back down.

Unfortunately, once payment has been made, you’ve effectively accepted liability — so it’s usually too late to appeal.
However, you can still use the Toolkit to learn your rights and avoid being caught out again.

If you’ve received a formal County Court Claim Form (N1), it means the parking company has escalated the issue.
You can still use parts of our guidance for background, but we strongly recommend seeking professional legal advice at this stage.
If you’re unsure whether it’s genuine, our team can help you identify what to do next — just email support@pcndispute.co.uk.

Because the Toolkit and letters are digital and instantly delivered, we can’t offer refunds once they’ve been downloaded or sent.
If there’s ever a problem with access or delivery, just reach out — we’ll fix it right away.

We follow strict UK GDPR rules. Your data is securely stored, never sold, and only used to deliver the services you’ve requested. You can read the full details in our Privacy Policy.

Each Toolkit purchase is for personal use only — but friends and family can buy their own copy from the website.
This ensures updates, links, and downloads all work properly for them too.

Instantly.
Once you complete payment, you’ll be taken to a confirmation page with your download link — and you’ll also receive an email copy.
If you don’t see it right away, check your spam folder or contact support@pcndispute.co.uk.

Absolutely.
That’s exactly why PCNdispute.co.uk exists.
Every document, letter, and instruction has been written in plain English — no legal jargon, no confusion, no intimidation.
We’ve made the process as simple as possible so anyone can use it — confidently.

You can email us anytime at:
support@pcndispute.co.uk
We usually respond within 24 hours (Mon–Fri).