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Cowley Road 4-10, UB8 2XW, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Annie (from APCOA) was great on the live chat, thank you for sorting the query :)

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Difficulty finding the entrance to the carpark from Shudehill. But after that the pre arranged number plate recognition was brilliant on entry and exit.

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Leah Herkes was very helpful to me as the payment I made on 13th July 2026 vanished from my Apoca Account for my car parked at Limerick Junction. I had parked an alternative vehicle and she was able to resolve the issue very quickly

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Following an unplanned overstay in the Pick Up and Drop Off Car Park I was duly charged the sum stated on the parking web pages. Since I accepted the rules had been applied correctly but felt there were extenuating circumstances (age and health of the passenger and time of day - early hours) I contacted APCOA and explained. Mr. Paul Harwood dealt promptly and efficiently with my query and adjusted the fee charged to that of the car park I should have used. I consider this excellent customer service and going beyond the strict application of rules which would have been correct but perhaps a little unfair in this case.

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Hannie from the customer service team was knowledgeable, professional and very helpful. Provided me with all of the needed information and links required. Resolved the issue effectively and efficiently. Very pleased with the service. Thank you very much, Hannie!

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It was easy to book and find the car park . The car park it's self appeared clean and well lit. Would definitely use this again

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I used this car park as was only a 5 minute walk to the hotel we were staying in and they had given us some discount.
I was more than happy to leave my car in here for two nights - with it being secure!

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I arrived early for my booking but I couldn't change the time on the app. I therefore had to pay £21 to park for an extra 1.5 hours.

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Excellent support by the team. My concern understood and taken in the right spirit.

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let me start with negatives ...I am sure its not only my experience ...the online chat is confusing ...and frustrating ..especially if u considered aged ..or have any learning difficulty as an adult driver seeking help online or advice from acpoa re parking charges ...HOWEVER ...THAT BEING SAID ...once I got the agent (eventually online) agent by the name of (Jack) ..he was so understanding and super helpful in sorting out my problem re parking charges ...big thumbs up !he restored my faith in humanity ...thank you sir !..

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I mistakenly booked a full week at the wrong mid-stay carpark and had to hastily leave same day, but thanks to APCOA and Samantha B received a full refund.

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My experience with these donkeys APCOA and the debt collection companies they have instructed (Debt Recovery Plus, Ampira and Trace) has been extremely disappointing.
I am a private hire driver, so I fully understand airport rules and my responsibilities. I would also like to emphasise that this was not an isolated incident. I made multiple genuine attempts to pay the Manchester Airport drop-off charge, but each time the online payment system displayed the message, "The authorisation request has been declined." To investigate the issue, I contacted APCOA and also spoke to my bank. My bank confirmed that there was no problem with my account, that I had sufficient funds available at the time, and that the declined payments were not caused by my bank.
Because I experienced this problem on several occasions, I became reluctant to accept jobs to Manchester Airport as I was concerned that I would continue to encounter the same payment issue and risk receiving further Parking Charge Notices despite my genuine attempts to pay.
To ensure this cannot happen again, I have now registered an account with APCOA's online payment system. This demonstrates my commitment to complying with the drop-off charge requirements and taking proactive steps to prevent any similar issues in the future. I respectfully ask that you take these circumstances into account when considering my appeal.Despite explaining my circumstances and submitting an appeal to APCOA, my appeal was rejected without what I believe was proper consideration. I feel that the amount they are demanding is unfair and disproportionate.
This matter has now been ongoing for around eight months. During that time, I have exchanged numerous emails and letters in an attempt to resolve the issue reasonably, but I have made very little progress. I have now escalated my complaint to POPLA and am waiting for their decision.
I also repeatedly informed Debt Recovery Plus, Ampira and Trace that I would not deal with debt collectors and asked them several times to stop contacting me and return the case to APCOA so I could deal directly with the parking operator. Despite making my position clear, the situation has continued to cause unnecessary stress and frustration.
My advice to anyone receiving debt collection letters is not to panic. Standard letters demanding £170 or even £340 and asking for payment within a short period, while warning of possible legal action, can be intimidating. Take the time to understand your rights, seek independent advice if needed, and respond appropriately rather than acting out of fear. If you believe you've been treated unfairly or that a company's practices may be misleading or unfair, you can also consider raising your concerns with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Based on my experience, I found the entire process to be unfair, time-consuming and lacking meaningful communication. I would encourage anyone dealing with these companies to keep copies of all correspondence, stand your ground if you genuinely believe you are in the right, and make full use of the independent appeals process.
This review reflects my personal experience and opinions.
This version conveys your concerns strongly while avoiding categorical claims such as "these parking companies are bending the law," which could be difficult to substantiate. Instead, it encourages readers to know their rights and, if they have concerns, report them to the CMA.

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Paul was very helpful and I am happy with the the outcome. I don’t think the app is amazing but Paul was able to help instead so I would use this car park again.

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Great customer service from Samantha B.
We have parked at Luton many times and found the booking and the parking itself a very easy process.
My enquiry on our last visit was dealt with quickly and with excellent customer service.

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helpful but slow to get to front of the chat queue

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I forgot to pay the £7 Heathrow drop-off charge within the required time limit. When I later went online to make the payment, I accidentally paid for a new drop-off instead, as the original charge was no longer available.
I contacted customer services to explain what had happened, and I was pleasantly surprised by their response. They refunded the incorrect payment and reduced the late payment charge back to the original £7 fee.
I honestly didn't expect such a fair and understanding outcome from a parking company. Their customer service team was helpful, reasonable, and resolved the issue quickly. A great example of putting customers first. Thank you!

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The carpark is best location for me. The car park is clean and well lit.

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