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MPs in the UK Parliament have expressed their deep concerns about the practices of private parking companies (PPCs) in the country. During a debate in 2018, they used strong language to describe these companies, calling them "rip-offs from car park cowboys," "bloodsuckers," and "unscrupulous practices."

MPs from all sides of the house cited examples of motorists being unfairly treated by PPCs, with signage deliberately confusing to ensure a parking charge notice (PCN) is issued. They expressed their frustration with the current system of regulation, describing it as "hopeless, like putting Dracula in charge of the blood-bank." Many also spoke of the years of abuse by rogue parking companies, and the sense of injustice that this had caused for ordinary motorists.

MPs highlighted the extortionate fines and unfair charges imposed by rogue parking companies, with some describing them as a curse, harassing and operating in a disgusting way. They argued that the appeals service provided by these companies was no guarantee of a fair hearing, leaving ordinary motorists and residents feeling loathed and frustrated.

There was unanimous agreement amongst MPs that these rogue companies needed to be cracked down upon. They argued that ordinary motorists and residents should not have to put up with these practices and that the British Parking Association (BPA) was not doing enough to regulate the industry.

The language used by MPs was strong, reflecting the deep frustration and anger felt by many motorists and residents across the country. They argued that the signage was a deliberate act to deceive or mislead and that confusing signs were often deliberately placed to trap innocent drivers.

MPs concluded that these rogue companies were an absolute disgrace to the country and that ordinary motorists and residents should not have to put up with them. They called for urgent action to be taken to crack down on these companies and put an end to their dodgy practices.

The debate was an important step towards bringing about change in the industry and ensuring fair treatment for all. It highlighted the need for urgent action to tackle the practices of rogue parking companies, and for the British Parking Association to do more to regulate the industry.

This is a list of the descriptors of PPCs:
- "Rip-offs from car park Cowboys must stop"
- "Unfair treatment"
- "Signage deliberately confusing to ensure a PCN is issued"
- "Years of abuse by rogue parking companies"
- "Bloodsuckers"
- "The current system of regulation is hopeless, like putting Dracula in charge of the blood-bank"
- "Extortionate fines"
- "Rogue operators"
- "Sense of injustice"
- "Unfair charges and notices"
- "Wilfully misleading"
- "Signage is a deliberate act to deceive or mislead"
- "Confusing signs are often deliberate, to trap innocent drivers"
- "Unreasonable; a curse"
- "Harassing"
- "Operating in a disgusting way"
- "Appeals service is no guarantee of a fair hearing"
- "Loathed"
- "Outrageous scam"
- "Dodgy practice"
- "Outrageous abuse"
- "Unscrupulous practices"
- "The British Parking Association is as much use as a multi-storey car park in the Gobi desert"
- "We need to crack down on these rogue companies. They are an absolute disgrace to this country. Ordinary motorists and ordinary residents should not have to put up with this"