The issue of fines, particularly for parking, has long been discussed on Which? Conversation. Our guest, Huw Merriman MP, explains his cross-party effort to stop double charging.
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Why it’s time to put a stop to ‘double charging’
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Posts tagged with "parking"
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How can public electric vehicle charging be improved?
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We need electric car charging infrastructure to change before it’s too late. Following our recent investigation, Citizens Advice gives us its view.
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Scam alert: GOV UK parking penalty charge email
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A fake email purporting to be from the HM Courts & Tribunals Service is doing the rounds. It’s another phishing scam out to steal your bank details – here’s what it looks like.
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What is the ‘Lebanese Loop’ parking meter scam?
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A member got in touch with us after they were approached by a man at a parking meter. Have you heard of the ‘Lebanese Loop’ parking meter scam?
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Parking fines: your questions answered
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Have you ever had a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) that you felt was unfair? Do you know how to challenge or appeal it? We’ve rounded up and answered your questions.
What’s your worst airport parking experience?
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With the school holidays firmly upon us, many will be jetting off abroad – and leaving their cars parked at the airport. But why is the process often so expensive – and sometimes stressful?
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Would you ban parking on the pavement?
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The Scottish government is planning to ban pavement parking – and the rest of the country could follow suit. Would you support pavement parking prohibition?
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Barry Beavis: why I fought my parking penalty in court
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When Barry Beavis was served with a £85 Parking Charge Notice by a private parking company, he wasn’t willing to just accept it and pay up. Here’s Barry himself on why he decided to fight the charge in court.
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Brief case: How to challenge a parking notice
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A Which? Legal member has successfully fought a parking penalty notice with our help by arguing that the signs that were on display in the council-run car park were confusing.
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Brief cases: couple given £100 charge in hospital car park
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A woman collecting her 94-year-old mum from hospital was slapped with a £100 parking charge even though her car was in a disabled bay and displaying a valid permit.
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Have you ever challenged a parking fine?
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Private parking fines are on the agenda in the high court as one unhappy consumer is challenging the law. But we feel this case goes beyond parking, which is why we’ve been permitted to intervene…
Meet-and-greet airport parking – safe and secure?
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How safe is your car when you leave it in the hands of an airport meet-and-greet parking company? You’d hope that your pride and joy is driven safely while you’re away. But that’s not always what we found…
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Don’t stand for unfair parking tickets
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Our chief executive Peter Vicary-Smith looks at unfair parking enforcement, from a lack of clear signage to faulty meters. Have you been hit by an unfair parking fine?
Does the cost of parking drive you round the bend?
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Yesterday’s headlines reported on the cost of car parking and penalty fines. Some of you feel parking is too pricey and others think the cost is a healthy deterrent for commuters taking prime spots. What’s your view?