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MET Parking Services

Often enforces short-stay retail and hospitality car parks.

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Operator details

appeals@metparkingservices.co.uk

Trade body

BPA

Appeals service

POPLA

Typical charge

£100, often rising with added fees

Enforcement

ANPR cameras and site patrols

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About MET Parking Services

MET Parking Services Ltd manages short-stay car parks for fast food restaurants, hotels and retail units, and is a member of the British Parking Association (BPA).

Because its sites usually allow only 45 to 60 minutes, charges are often issued to genuine customers who stayed slightly too long or who visited a neighbouring business.

How MET Parking operates

Short maximum stay periods are enforced on site.
ANPR and patrols identify vehicles in breach.
PCNs are posted to the registered keeper.
As a BPA member, rejected appeals can be escalated free to POPLA.
The venue on site can often request cancellation.

Common reasons they issue charges

• Exceeding a 45 or 60 minute maximum stay
• Parking while visiting a neighbouring business
• Hotel guest not registered by reception
• Overnight parking without authorisation

PCN process: what to expect

1. PCN Issued
A Parking Charge Notice is issued to the registered keeper, usually with a discounted amount for early payment.
2. Reminder Notices
If unpaid and unappealed, reminder letters follow and the discount is withdrawn.
3. Debt Recovery
The case may be passed to a debt recovery agent, who often add their own fees.
4. Legal Action
As a last step a County Court claim can be issued. It can still be defended on the merits.

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Common issues reported

45 to 60 minute limits that are easy to exceed
Hotel guests not registered by reception
Customers charged while genuinely using the venue
Overnight parking charges for hotel guests
Escalating fees added by debt recovery agents

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Top tips

• MET is a BPA member, so rejected appeals go to POPLA rather than the IAS.
• The venue you visited can often request cancellation directly — always ask them first.

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Independent information

ParkingHero is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or associated with MET Parking Services. MET Parking Services and its trade marks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

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