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Private parking charge? Check if it actually holds up.

Charges from supermarkets, retail parks and private operators run on different rules to council tickets — signage, accreditation and keeper liability all matter. Check your grounds, then let us draft the letter.

Check your charge for free See how it works
£0 if your challenge succeeds One flat fee, £9.99 Free POPLA or IAS appeal

Illustrative example of a case journey

Built on the rules that decide your case

  • Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
  • BPA & IPC Codes of Practice
  • POPLA / IAS appeals

Worth challenging, or just pay it?

Answer a few questions to see your grounds and appeal route. It's free and takes under a minute.

  • Signage, grace periods and keeper liability
  • BPA and IPC accreditation checks
  • Free POPLA or IAS appeal if rejected
Do the signs on site show a BPA or IPC logo?

Look for a British Parking Association or International Parking Community badge near the entrance.

Your result

Answer the questions above and your result appears here.

A guide based on general private parking appeal practice, not legal advice.

How it works

You stay in charge of your case. We give you the right rules, the right words and the right timing at every step.

  1. Tell us what happened

    Describe it in your own words and add the charge notice and any photos. We pull out the key facts and build a timeline.

  2. See where you stand

    We identify your strongest grounds, what it could cost and the deadline you need to meet. This part is free.

  3. Send your appeal

    We draft an appeal that cites the right rules. You check it, then send it yourself.

  4. Escalate until it's upheld

    If they refuse, we tell you when to escalate and draft your free POPLA or IAS appeal.

Private parking charge pricing

One fee, however far your case has to go.

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For council parking tickets and private parking charges.

£9.99per case
  • Your challenge and every appeal
  • Evidence checklist for your charge
  • Deadline reminders by email
  • POPLA or IAS appeal paperwork
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Private parking questions

Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

Can a private parking company send bailiffs?

No. A private operator can't use bailiffs or enforcement agents directly. They would first need to win a County Court claim against you, which is a formal step many operators avoid for smaller amounts.

What is POFA 2012 and why does it matter?

The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 sets out when a keeper, not just the driver, can be held liable for a private parking charge. A compliant Notice to Keeper has to be sent within strict time limits, or keeper liability can fail entirely.

Does paying make the charge go away, or admit guilt?

Paying settles the contractual charge. It isn't a criminal conviction or an admission of guilt in any wider sense — it simply ends that particular dispute. See our council PCN page if your ticket is from a council rather than a private operator.

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Don't let a "no" be the final word.

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