99% of Drivers Rate Euro Car Parks 1‑Star —How to Beat Your Parking Fine

Euro Car Parks are one of the biggest parking companies in the UK and generated over £103million in 2023. They manage “over 100s of car parks across the UK and Ireland” — from supermarkets like Morrisons and Sainsbury’s to retail parks, gyms, pubs, and EV charging bays.

Euro Car Parks call themselves “leaders in parking management.” But for thousands of UK drivers, that phrase might as well read “leaders in misery.”

Across thousands of reviews, 99% of people rate Euro Car Parks as 1‑star. Drivers call the company “scam,” “fraud,” “predatory,” “soulless,” and “daylight robbery.” If you’ve just had a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) from Euro Car Parks, you’re not alone. In this blog we'll share common reviews from drivers and how you can fight back

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What Drivers Are Saying About Euro Car Parks

We’ve analysed thous of real reviews from the past few weeks. Here’s is some of what keeps coming up again and again.

1️⃣ Fined for Minutes After Closing Time or Quick Stops

Many reviewers describe being fined for staying just 10 minutes after a store closed — even though signs promised “2 hours free parking.”

“Arrived at Sainsbury’s Maypole after it closed on a Sunday. The signs say 2 hours. They fined me £50 for staying 10 minutes. Shame on Sainsbury’s for using these people.”

“Went for a quick shop at Lidl — parked for 15 minutes. Fine in the post the next week.”

These cases show a pattern: Euro Car Parks using ANPR cameras to trap drivers for harmless, short visits.

2️⃣ Broken Machines, Glitchy Apps, and “Impossible” Appeals

Dozens report faulty ticket machines and apps that fail mid‑payment — followed by fines that ignore all evidence.

“Machine didn’t let me enter my reg — went straight to payment. Took a photo just in case. Still got a PCN.” “Paid online, had bank proof — they said it wasn’t received.” “Their app rejected my card twice. Two weeks later, fine for £100.”

And when they tried to appeal?

“All replies come from no‑reply emails. You can’t speak to anyone. The only option is to write letters. Who does that in 2025?”

3️⃣ Punishing Disabled and Vulnerable Drivers

Several reviews describe fines issued to Blue Badge holders, elderly drivers, and even people suffering medical emergencies.

“Displayed my disabled badge at M&S. Still fined £100.” “I was having a hypoglycaemic fit — sent medical proof. They still refused my appeal.” “I’m disabled. Parked at Morrisons café for 3 hours with a receipt. Still got a PCN.”

For a company that claims to “support accessibility,” the lack of compassion is shocking.

4️⃣ Double Charges and Camera “Errors”

Many customers report Euro Car Parks’ cameras failing to register exits, resulting in fake “24‑hour” stays.

“Parked twice in one day — their cameras only saw me leaving once. Got a £100 fine for a 24‑hour stay that never happened.” “Paid for 5 hours, left early — fined for the 10 minutes before I paid. Fraud at its finest.”

These systems seem designed less to ensure compliance and more to generate revenue through errors.

5️⃣ Threat Letters, Debt Collectors, and Ignored Appeals

Once you’re fined, Euro Car Parks often ignore appeals, then pass cases straight to debt collectors like DRP.

“Appealed twice, no response. Next letter was from debt collectors demanding £155.” “They never sent the first letter — jumped straight to collectors after 6 months.” “Even when I won in court, they didn’t show up. The judge called them dishonest.”

Several users even report CCJs (County Court Judgments) wrongly issued due to system mix‑ups.

What to Do If You Get a Euro Car Parks Ticket

Step 1: Check the Details

Before paying, review your ticket carefully:

Was the signage clear and visible?
Was the machine or app working?
Did you overstay by just a few minutes?
Do you have receipts or photos?

The 10-Minute Grace Period: Under BPA Clause 13.1, operators must give you 10 minutes to leave after your parking ends. If you were fined for a 9-minute overstay, the ticket is invalid. Euro Parks are one of the largest member of the British Parking Association.

Step 2: Gather Evidence

Include:

Photos of signs, machines, or unclear markings
Proof of purchase (store receipt, café order, EV charge, etc.)
Screenshots of payments or app errors
Any mitigating circumstances (medical emergencies, disabled badge, etc.)

Step 3: Submit Your Appeal

Go to the Euro Car Parks appeals website and enter your PCN number and vehicle registration.

Step 4: Escalate to POPLA

If Euro Car Parks rejects your appeal, you can go to POPLA (Parking on Private Land Appeals), the independent appeals service.

Use the 10‑digit POPLA code from your rejection letter
Submit your appeal within 28 days
Reuse your evidence — clearly outline why the charge is unfair

POPLA has overturned thousands of Euro Car Parks decisions in the past.

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💬 Real People, Real Words

“Scam. Fraud. Should be investigated.” “£100 fine for helping an old lady who fell.” “Fined even though the machine broke.” “This company should not legally exist.” “Predatory, cruel, and dishonest.”