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Parking

Posts tagged with "parking"

25 January 2022 in Money

Why it’s time to put a stop to ‘double charging’

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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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9 April 2021 in Motoring

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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4 November 2020 in Scams

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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17 May 2019 in Money

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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12 April 2019 in Motoring

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.

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30 July 2018 in Travel & Leisure

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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15 June 2018 in Motoring

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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4 November 2015 in Motoring

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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1 August 2015 in Motoring

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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30 April 2015 in Motoring

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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27 February 2015 in Motoring

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…

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22 June 2014 in Motoring, Travel & Leisure

Meet-and-greet airport parking – safe and secure?

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Meet and greet parking

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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21 April 2014 in Motoring

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?

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2 August 2013 in Money, Motoring

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?

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