Parking notices in England and Wales
Got a parking ticket? Let's work out your next step.
Send a photo on WhatsApp. PCN Mate explains your notice in plain English, checks for possible grounds to challenge it and helps you prepare your own response.
Initial check free. Optional appeal pack £9.99 per case. No subscription.
Possible ground: the sign times may not match the bay markings. Weak point: no photos of the sign yet. Next step: take a photo of the sign, then decide whether to challenge.
How it works
Three steps, one question at a time.
Send a photo
Snap the front of your notice, and the back if it has writing. A PDF or a voice note works too.
Answer a few questions
PCN Mate reads it, checks what kind of notice it is and asks one thing at a time to fill the gaps. You confirm the details.
Get your free assessment
Plain-English explanation of the notice, any grounds that look supported, weak points, deadlines we could verify and your options.
Pricing
Free to check. Pay only if you want the pack.
Initial check
- Reading your notice and asking the right questions
- Preliminary assessment: grounds, weak points, evidence to gather
- Deadlines we could verify, and your options
- Urgent guidance if your notice is at a late stage
Appeal pack
- Editable appeal letter, with PDF
- Evidence checklist
- Submission instructions
- One follow-up response draft if they reply
You submit it yourself. It pays for the preparation, not an outcome. Only offered where we can genuinely help.
Honest scope
What we can help with.
Council and private parking notices follow different rules. PCN Mate works out which one you have.
England and Wales
- Council Penalty Charge Notices
- Private parking charge notices
- First notice, notice to owner or keeper, and rejection letters
Different routes
- Scotland and Northern Ireland
- Police fixed penalty notices
- Court claims, bailiffs and late council stages
You'll get clear, free next steps and official links.
Privacy
Your case stays yours.
Photos and details are stored privately against your case. Your case page uses a private link that expires. We never ask for card details in chat. Read the privacy policy.
Questions
The sensible bit.
What's free?
Reading your notice, the questions, a preliminary assessment and an explanation of your next step. Urgent and safety guidance is always free.
What do I get for £9.99?
For one eligible case: an editable appeal letter with a PDF, an evidence checklist, submission instructions and one follow-up response draft if the issuer replies. Edits to your letter are included. It's a one-off payment, not a subscription.
Do you send the appeal for me?
No. You submit it yourself, which keeps you in control. We give you clear instructions on where and how.
Will my appeal win?
We can't promise that, and nobody honestly can. You pay for the preparation, not for a result. If your case looks weak, we'll tell you.
Which notices can you help with?
Council Penalty Charge Notices and private parking charges in England and Wales, at the first notice, notice to owner or keeper, or rejection stage. For Scotland, Northern Ireland, police fixed penalties, court claims, bailiffs and late stages, we'll point you to the right official help instead.
How do you work out deadlines?
From the dates printed on your notice and the official rules for that type of notice. If a date can't be confirmed, we say so clearly rather than guess.
Is PCN Mate a law firm?
No. It's an automated assistant, not legal advice. For complex cases, Citizens Advice can help for free.
What happens to my photos?
They're stored privately against your case and only you can open your case page. You can ask us to delete your data at any time.
Check it before you pay it.
Send a photo of your notice on WhatsApp. The initial check is free.
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