Why APCOA Ireland Leaves a Bad Taste for Drivers

APCOA Ireland has become a symbol of everything people despise about private clamping companies. Their operations often feel more like profit-driven ambushes than fair enforcement. The way they swoop in to clamp cars with little to no leniency—regardless of circumstance—leaves countless drivers feeling extorted rather than corrected.

Instead of supporting better parking management, APCOA seems to thrive on punishing honest mistakes with excessive fees and slow, opaque appeals processes. It’s not about keeping roads safe or ensuring fair access; it’s about revenue. Add to that their poor customer service and robotic handling of complaints, and you’ve got a system that fuels public resentment rather than cooperation.

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This is the lock they typically use:

Silverline 40mm

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What to do about it:

Disk detainer pick

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DO NOT HARM THEIR PROPERTY!

Read more from the irish times

Know the law:

Statute that covers clamping