Great experience from start to finish. The team were friendly, professional, and very easy to deal with. They kept us updated throughout and explained everything clearly. The process was smooth and st... Se mer
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Had a £170 parking ticket for parking in an unmarked bay , it was a pick up parking area no red lines or signs saying how long to park for , easy money and won't get a penny , jokers
SCAMMERS.... Trying to force me and bully into paying a parking fine for a £170 saying i did not pay parking when I have the proof on my bank statement that I paid for parking, not willing to accept t... Se mer
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Parking fine received 8 Nov paid it £60 on 11 Nov. Since then been harassed by Parkmaven and then constant letters from dcbl with threats if not paying £170. 15 emails to both companies with proof of... Se mer
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Om Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
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DCBL is the UK’s leading provider of ethical High Court Enforcement and Debt Recovery services.
Widely recognised from the popular Channel 5 TV series “Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away!”, we provide effective recovery solutions to both SMEs and large corporate clients across the UK.
Backed by a 98% client retention rate, we have successfully recovered in excess of £85 million in the last 12 months.
Our dedicated team delivers a stress-free, 'One Solution' service designed to protect your reputation while securing the money you are owed.
Learn more about our debt recovery and high court enforcement expertise.
Widely recognised from the popular Channel 5 TV series “Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away!”, we provide effective recovery solutions to both SMEs and large corporate clients across the UK.
Backed by a 98% client retention rate, we have successfully recovered in excess of £85 million in the last 12 months.
Our dedicated team delivers a stress-free, 'One Solution' service designed to protect your reputation while securing the money you are owed.
Learn more about our debt recovery and high court enforcement expertise.
One Solution - Debt Recovery Made Simple
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- DCBL collects debts for businesses and individuals
- Are you an individual who is owed money by a business or another individual? Feeling like you have nobody on your side? If so, you should know that at DCBL we don't just collect debts for businesses. If you are owed £1,000 or more and have proof of the debt, call us on 0203 298 0201 and our Debt Collection consultants will talk you through the process for recovering your money from start to finish.
- Free debt recovery consultation
- Debt recovery is not a one-size-fits-all service. That's why we offer a free debt recovery consultation to understand your specific case, helping us to achieve the best possible outcome. Our quotes are fully inclusive with no hidden fees. Start your quote today with our quick and easy form.
Kontaktuppgifter
Direct House, Greenwood Drive, WA7 1UG, Runcorn, Storbritannien
- 0203 434 6132
- enquiries@dcbltd.com
- www.dcbltd.com
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DCBL Success after 15 Months
In August 23 a private buyer of my Steam Locomotives failed to honour full payment with a shortfall of £10k. Having struggled for a year trying to get payment I employed DCBL in September 24 rather than attempt the courts system on my own. The initial cost for employing DCBL was £1740 and when the defendant dodged and weaved to the extent that DCBL could not succeed, I paid a further fee to take the matter to court where DCBL lawyers succeeded in a court award of £14032. This included notional bank intertest and partial fee recovery. To obtain an enforcement writ cost a further £80. The issue of this writ and DCBL representation secured a payment from the defendant which after DCBL success fee I received £14376. So, happily I recovered most of my outlay, interest and the £10k originally owed. Throughout the process over 15 months DCBL were progressive and persistent, my only frustration was the lack of regular updates. It took them 3 weeks to tell me they had succeeded in negotiating the recovery and money would be in the bank next day. The whole activity was worthwhile, and I am a happy bunny.
29 december 2025
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Thank you for sharing your experience.
We’re pleased we were able to support you through what was a complex matter and ultimately secure a successful outcome. Cases involving court proceedings and enforcement can take time, particularly where engagement is limited, so we appreciate your patience throughout.
We also value your feedback regarding communication and will take this on board as part of our continued focus on improving client updates.
Thank you again for placing your trust in DCBL.
I have now reported DBCL to the police…
I have now reported DBCL to the police and my local MP. Surprisingly the police are very happy and Keen to look into the harrasment and bullying tactics of DBCL. They have been harrasing and bullying me over a parking ticket that I paid for at the time of my parking. I have evidenced proof of payment with bank statement and mobile app notification of payment yet they still insist I owe them £170. When I ask them for what? as the ticket was paid for they have no legal recourse as the alleged 'non-payment of the parking ticket' does not exist.....? so therefore what debt are they chasing.......? legally.
I would encourage all to report DCBL to the police. Your complaint will be investigated.
4 februari 2026
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Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We are genuinely sorry to read that you feel this way, as this is not the experience we aim to provide.
DCBL operates within strict regulatory guidelines and acts only on formal instructions received from our clients. We take allegations of harassment or bullying extremely seriously and do not condone such conduct under any circumstances.
If you have evidence that a parking charge was paid at the time it was issued, we would strongly encourage you to share this directly with our team so it can be reviewed with the issuing authority. In many cases, matters can be resolved quickly once full documentation is assessed.
We understand situations involving parking charges can be frustrating, and our goal is always to ensure concerns are handled fairly, professionally, and in line with the appropriate processes.
As we cannot discuss specific details on a public platform, please contact our Customer Support team with your reference number so we can look into this further.
Aweful harass vulnerable adults and…
Aweful harass vulnerable adults and kids even if you have an agency supporting with debts due to DV .. they call you at late hours contiguously and all day /night was driving the other day kept
Getting calls which stressed me out nearly ended up in accident
Bad company and criminals
19 februari 2026
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Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We are very concerned to read your comments.
DCBL does not condone harassment under any circumstances and operates within strict regulatory guidelines regarding contact and conduct. We also take matters involving vulnerability extremely seriously and have dedicated processes in place to ensure appropriate support is provided where this is made known to us.
If you are receiving support in relation to your circumstances, we would strongly encourage you to contact our Customer Support team (or ask your supporting agency to contact us directly) so that we can review your account and ensure any relevant information is properly recorded.
We are unable to discuss individual matters on a public platform, however we are committed to handling concerns sensitively and professionally.
The company are being very professional…
The company are being very professional in a awkward situation and hopefully coming up with a solution
19 februari 2026
Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
Thank you for your feedback.
We appreciate your recognition that we aim to handle matters professionally, particularly in what can sometimes be difficult or sensitive situations. Our focus is always on working towards a fair and practical resolution wherever possible.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
It was so easy
A very clear and structured process which achieved a very fast result for us with full recovery of costs overall. David Snowden made everything very straightforward for us. Wish we had used you before and I am sure we will be back
17 februari 2026
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Thank you for your fantastic feedback.
We’re delighted to hear that you found the process clear, structured and efficient, and that a full recovery was achieved. It’s especially pleasing to know that the support provided made everything straightforward for you.
We truly appreciate your confidence in us and look forward to assisting you again in the future.
DCBL Devious
How can 10 minutes car park stay cost £170? Because (DCBL) Dangerous, Cunning, Bully. Legals( DCBL). This is who they are. No camera evidence. Tickets from clients are not even sent first it's just straight to these rebels. When are the regulators going to clamp down on these rogues.(DCBL) and chase these crazy bald heads out of our towns.😊
17 februari 2026
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Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We’re sorry to read that you feel this way.
DCBL acts strictly on the formal instructions of our clients and operates within the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks. We do not issue parking charges ourselves; our role is to engage once a matter has been passed to us in accordance with the appropriate process.
If you believe there has been an error or that you have not received prior correspondence, we would encourage you to contact our Customer Support team with your reference number so the matter can be reviewed fully. Where concerns are raised, we will always assess them carefully and, where appropriate, refer them back to the issuing authority.
We are committed to acting professionally and in line with regulatory standards at all times.
Shocking
I received a letter on 5th February 2026 from this company saying it is my final chance to pay a £140 fine for staying in a Sainsburys car park for too long in 2023. I had categorically never received any communication from any party regarding this matter until the 5th. I called their office and was told all letters prior to this one had been sent to my old address, which I moved from 3 years ago and updated my logbook as soon as I moved to my new address. They had been sending the letters to my old address and now I am being penalised for their incompetence? If the letters had been sent to my correct address, I would have paid this straight away. I was told I am no longer able to dispute this, but I was never given the opportunity to begin with! I was met with no understanding, the operative was cold and dismissive. Absolutely ridiculous.
16 februari 2026
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Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We are sorry to hear about your experience.
DCBL acts on formal instructions from our clients and relies on the contact details provided to us. We understand that matters involving address changes can be frustrating, and we encourage customers to ensure details are kept up to date with all relevant parties.
While we are unable to discuss account-specific information on a public platform, we always aim to review any evidence or concerns submitted directly to our Customer Support team. Our goal is to handle every matter fairly, professionally, and in line with regulatory standards.
We appreciate your feedback and will continue to use it to improve our processes.
Parking Fine
Got a 14 days notice for a parking fine at a hotel through Parkmaven. i picked up my disabled father who was a guest at the hotel. Demanding payment or threats of county court. After on.hold for 45 minutes to these criminals telling them the hotel has contacted Parkmaven parking fine company to cancel the fine, they basically said we will take you to court for sure. So even if your in the right, they still threaten you! Absolutel scammers!
31 oktober 2025
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Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We are sorry to hear about your experience.
DCBL acts on formal instructions from our clients and follows strict regulatory and legal guidelines in all cases. We do not issue parking charges ourselves and always rely on the information provided by the relevant parking operator.
Where there is evidence that a charge has been cancelled or disputed, we encourage customers to submit this directly to our Customer Support team so it can be reviewed promptly. Our aim is always to handle matters professionally and fairly.
We take all feedback seriously and remain committed to improving the customer experience.
Cowboys who should be investigated
Force you into a payment plan with false legal advice. Ignore a disabled persons right of advocacy. Payment plan under wrong date and say they've fixed it and haven't. Hang up when you try to explain they've done something wrong. Don't answer emails and say they don't keep notes on their system on the phone. Say they don't have to look at their emails. They are shady cowboys and should be investigated. Chase you for arrears when you're up to date. Don't give you your information to make online payments
12 februari 2026
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Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We are sorry to hear about your experience.
DCBL operates strictly within regulatory and legal frameworks and is committed to treating all customers fairly and professionally. Where issues are raised regarding account details, payment arrangements, or accessibility needs, we encourage customers to contact our Customer Support team directly so that we can review the matter thoroughly and ensure that the correct information and assistance is provided.
We take all feedback seriously and continually review our processes to improve the experience for all clients.
Professional service and quick results
We've used DCBL Ltd twice now and they have been excellent. Professional and quick and very efficient in getting payments we were struggling with. Would definitely recommend.
12 februari 2026
Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
Thank you for your kind feedback.
We’re delighted to hear that you found our service professional, efficient, and effective in resolving your matters. It’s great to know that we could help secure the payments you were pursuing.
We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Feedback on Recent Case
This was my second case with your firm, and I am very pleased with the service provided. Dave and his team were extremely helpful, professional, and efficient throughout the process, and everything was resolved within approximately two months.
I would like to thank you all for your support and excellent service.
12 februari 2026
Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We’re delighted to hear that your second experience with DCBL was positive and that Dave and the team were able to provide helpful, professional, and efficient support. It’s great to know your matter was resolved smoothly.
We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to assisting you again in the future.
This company is pure scum both DCBL and…
This company is pure scum both DCBL and who they represented. parkmaven wrongfully issue a parking fine, sent said fine to the wrong address, ignored my appeal when I finally got the parking fine letters, ignored every attempt to reach out. As a result of them ignoring me they escalated to DCBL, a company comprised of scum who are not interested if parkmaven have effectively lied and wrongfully issued a parking fine, and just try and bully and intimate tou until you pay.
You are all thieves and will do what ever you can to steal money from people, I hope you rot.
11 februari 2026
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Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We are sorry to hear about your concerns.
DCBL acts only on formal instructions from our clients and operates strictly within regulatory and legal frameworks. We do not issue parking charges ourselves, and our role is to engage once a matter has been passed to us in line with the relevant processes.
Where a customer believes a charge has been issued in error or has supporting evidence, we encourage this to be submitted directly to our Customer Support team so it can be reviewed and, where appropriate, referred back to the issuing authority.
We take all feedback seriously and remain committed to handling every case professionally, fairly, and transparently.
Awful customer service
Awful customer service, zero empathy or care in their approach with a flagrant disregard to FCA regulated rules in their approach. This is either through established practice or really poor staff training, possibly both.
11 februari 2026
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Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We are sorry to hear about your experience.
DCBL is committed to operating in full compliance with all regulatory requirements, including FCA rules, and to treating all customers fairly and professionally. We take feedback regarding service very seriously and continually review our processes and training to ensure high standards are maintained.
If you would like your concerns to be reviewed in detail, we encourage you to contact our Customer Support team directly so that the matter can be looked into thoroughly.
Fast and effective results
Fast and effective results, very quick response time, Highly recommend for any business trying to claim unpaid invoices. Great service
11 februari 2026
Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
Thank you for your feedback.
We’re grateful to hear that you found our service fast, effective, and responsive. It’s great to know we could assist in recovering unpaid invoices efficiently.
We really appreciate your recommendation
Paid hundreds of pounds for a poor service
Paid hundreds of pounds for a poor service. I had to chase them for updates, even with a court writ they did not recover our money. The person fobbed them off easily. This was in August and I did not get another report after chasing until November which was 2 months between visits and the person had moved and they wanted more money to trace her.
25 augusti 2025
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Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We are sorry to hear about your experience.
DCBL aims to handle all cases professionally and to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. In some matters, particularly those involving legal proceedings and parties who are difficult to locate, delays can occur despite our best efforts.
We also appreciate your feedback regarding communication. While our priority is always progressing the case efficiently, we recognise the importance of keeping clients informed and will continue to review our processes to improve updates.
For any account-specific concerns, we encourage clients to contact our Customer Support team directly so that we can review the case and provide any clarification possible.
Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We are sorry to hear about your concerns.
DCBL acts only on formal instructions from our clients and does not issue parking fines ourselves. Our role is to engage once a matter has been passed to us in line with the relevant legal and regulatory processes.
If you believe a charge has been applied in error, we encourage you to contact our Customer Support team directly so that the matter can be reviewed with the issuing authority.
We take all feedback seriously and remain committed to handling every case professionally and fairly.
Absolutely terrible service
Absolutely terrible service. They advertise “no win, no fee,” yet still demanded payment even though nothing useful was done. The only action taken was turning up, saying the door was closed and there was nothing they could do, and then sending an invoice. Completely unacceptable and a total waste of time and money. Very disappointed with this experience. Useless scammers
9 februari 2026
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Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We are sorry to hear about your experience.
DCBL operates strictly in accordance with the instructions received from our clients and works professionally to progress each matter. In some cases, attempts to resolve a matter can be complex or delayed due to factors outside of our control.
We take all feedback seriously and encourage customers with account-specific concerns to contact our Customer Support team directly. This allows us to review the case thoroughly and provide any clarification possible.
Dcbl are a terrible company and really…
Dcbl are a terrible company and really a law to them selfs. They claim to have sent SEO but never. I asked for a complete full SAR and recieved in parts and had to keep telling them it’s incomplete, I still held personal info handed to meet but not in SAR. Mixed dates no signed good agreement or anything listed, no writ seen only after I requested missing in SAR. I then took them to court went from small to high, months wasted they didn’t show and not in jurisdiction lol (funny that 🙄) I didn’t refuse to pay and sorted on the day they added 1292 anyway for one little visit no
Obstruction at all. I understand bailiffs are needed, but go to those company’s who do it right, not the ones who can’t get it right like dcbl and then gets away with it. Fairness is important and I wasn’t evading anyone and didn’t know they was coming at all no pre warning. Always ask for a full SAR request within 30 days and if not full contact the ICO and make a full complaint with all screenshots is my advice, if it’s right and you owe and fail then so be it your at fault, but I had no clue and the added 1292 for nothing is insane. Unfair system for those who actually do the right thing. Oh and how this all come about is I trained someone for 7 months in a program to be a tattooist then she took me to court for money back and judge ruled her favour due to a contract consigned that didn’t count. So again not even my fault. System and worlds unreal and unfair. Also they took all payments via bank but didn’t take the last then sent a warning so be very careful with them and what they do.
9 februari 2026
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Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We are sorry to hear about your concerns.
DCBL operates strictly in accordance with the instructions provided by our clients and within the relevant regulatory and legal frameworks. We take requests for personal data very seriously and aim to provide full responses in line with statutory timescales. Where additional information is required, we encourage customers to contact our Customer Support team directly so that any outstanding queries can be addressed promptly.
We understand that situations involving legal proceedings can be frustrating, and our goal is always to handle every matter professionally, fairly, and transparently.
What a bunch of crooks these guys are
What a bunch of crooks these guys are. I urge anyone looking to collect a debt not to use DCBL. They do the hard sell, blast you with calls until you sign up, then don’t stick to what they say. Don’t use them please. I asked for them to send me emails and call recordings which they should do under data protection and they said they did not have them. I will be reporting them to the ICO also.
10 november 2025
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Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
We are sorry to hear about your concerns.
DCBL operates strictly within regulatory and legal frameworks and takes all data protection obligations seriously. We provide access to information in line with statutory requirements and encourage customers to submit any requests directly to our Customer Support team so they can be reviewed fully.
We also aim to communicate clearly and professionally with all clients. Where matters are complex, we encourage customers to raise any account-specific concerns directly so that they can be addressed promptly and transparently.
i have contacted DCBL just last week …
i have contacted DCBL just last week ,
cant think of better service ,our case was sorted in such short time and i have received confirmation , definitely 5 star service .
Very friendly team .
Will recommend to all my friends and colegues
9 februari 2026
Svar från Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
Thank you for your kind feedback.
We’re delighted to hear that you found our team friendly and efficient, and that your case was resolved quickly. It’s great to know you would recommend our service to others.
We truly appreciate your support and look forward to assisting you again in the future.
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