Finding parking in busy London

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

It is not a secret or surprise that London is one of the busiest cities in the world. However, the historical build of the city means that a parking space is always a problem for those who do not have permanent residences in the city area. This need not be a problem however, one merely has to engage our services and London parking becomes as simple as getting up and going to the office.

For the best London parking spots, feel free to carefully navigate our website to see parking in the areas of your choice. A great feature of ours is that should you need parking in London for long periods of time, we can arrange that at some of the most affordable prices around today.

It is evident that finding parking in London is more than just the convenience of finding a space to park for your vehicle. The allocated parking has got to ensure that the user’s vehicle is going to be safe and secure and, in the event of an accident taking place, the measures are in place to provide accurate reporting of the said accident.

Safe and secure London parking

We have been in this business long enough to understand what it is that customers are looking for in a parking space. Safety, security and peace of mind knowing that their vehicle will be exactly where they left it when they parked it and that it will be in the condition it was are priorities of any customer seeking secure London parking. Check out our site today for all your parking requirements.

Is long term parking in London possible?

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

If you are a regular commuter to London you no doubt know that there is a constant battle to find good secure parking. Even when you do find parking in London, should you need to use the parking for a long term basis there are always little clauses that state that you have limited time, and should you wish to lengthen the period then you are charged accordingly.

Parking providers have been making a killing for years by overcharging commuters to park in London because they are aware of the scarcity of this service. So is it possible to find affordable and long term parking in London? The answer to that question lies on our website and is a resounding yes. There are always better options than what you are currently getting right now.

We believe in building good customer relationships to encourage our customers to use us repeatedly and to communicate our services to their friends and family. We can source long term parking in London for you at very affordable rates. The types of parking that we can source for our customers include – but are not limited to – covered parking spaces all over London which basically means that our customers could find safe parking closer to their offices than where they are now.

The end result is satisfaction on both sides

The reason why we work so hard to provide the best for our customers is because we understand that good service goes a really long way in growing a reputable business. We have always made it our business to offer the best parking services possible and continually strive to improve on an already great functioning system.

We have a user-friendly website as well as dedicated and friendly staff on hand to assist our customers with any queries and parking needs they may have.

Credit-card surcharges for parking tickets to be reimbursed

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Town halls across Britain are bracing themselves for an inundation of claims by motorists demanding reimbursement of money they were wrongfully charged for paying for a parking ticket by credit card.

In a test case in which a London motorist challenged the 1.3% surcharge in Camden, his claim was upheld by the adjudicator (the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service), which said that such surcharges are unlawful and councils could not demand money in addition to the fine for the offence itself. This ruling applies to all fines set by local authorities, including those outside London which have been given the right to monitor parking offences and keep the fines.

This ruling opens the way for millions of drivers who have used a credit card for paying a parking fine to claim reimbursement. If councils choose not to issue refunds to all those entitled to one, they may face a class action launched by the motorists’ campaign group Parking Appeals. Neil Herron, a spokesman for the group, said that the surcharges were simply a case of greed on the part of councils “trying to extract every last drop of cash from the motorist”.

A spokesman for the AA also attacked the credit card charges, calling them “outrageous” and a demonstration of “the extent to which councils have been acting as a law unto themselves”. 

Peter Roberts, chief executive of the Drivers’ Alliance, welcomed the ruling on the test case. “Councils are taking motorists for a ride with countless stealth taxes and petty fines,” he said, and called on “every council [to] return the illegal charges without delay”.

A government spokesman from the Department of Transport added his voice too to the chorus of critics, saying that “Parking charges should be used to manage demand and not to raise revenue.”

What makes the charges all the more indefensible is that paying parking fines by debit and credit cards is actually much cheaper and more secure for local authorities than processing cheques or dealing with cash brought into a parking shop.

Following the ruling, Camden Council has scrapped its policy of levying an extra fee for processing payments made by credit card, a “goodwill move” which it is applying across all council services, not just on parking fines. It said that processing bills through credit cards was costing the authority some £250,000 a year, costs which the charge was intended to cover.

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What to do when parking is a necessity

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Everyone knows that the UK is an incredibly congested country. There are more people than there is space for them all and that presents several problems. One of these problems is parking in London. Finding London parking is like finding chicken’s teeth, it simply is not going to happen unless you know who to ask. And that is where we come in; we can help you find that elusive London parking spot that caters to your needs.

Finding that needle

Finding affordable parking in London truly is like finding a needle in a haystack. The key word there is affordable. There is parking available in parking garages across London. However, that parking will cost you not only an arm and a leg, but you’re first born too and that is just for one month. When you come to use with a need for secure and affordable London parking, we put our ear to the ground and find that parking for you.

24 7 Parking are essentially your number one tops parking brokers. If we cannot find that London parking space for you, nobody will and there is certainly nobody able to do it at better prices. Still unsure about our service?

Well then, you need to contact one of our consultants and have a chat with them. We will be able to put your mind at ease and get you great parking at the same time. Don’t battle for parking or pay through the roof prices any longer, come to us for affordable, comprehensive and quality service.

Tips for finding affordability

Friday, August 7th, 2009

When you are looking for cost effective parking in London, you are on the lookout for something that is both elusive and almost impossible to find on your own. There are parking garages and other parking facilities, yes, but have you seen what they charge? The astronomical prices will turn you grey in an instant. The bottom line is that there are millions of people that live in and travel to London on a daily basis. This makes road traffic congestion and parking a real problem.

Shop around

The trick for finding affordable parking in London is to compare and shop around. Doing comparative shopping is the only way to get a good idea of how prices differ. Not all parking in London will offer you the same service and affordability that 24 7 Parking can offer you. The rates, services and security offered differ from one London parking solution to the next.

When you come to us, you know that we will go to great lengths to find the paring that meets your criteria. We will also do our best to negotiate the very best parking rates possible so that you only get the best value for your money.

They say that the grass is always greener on the other side. In some cases that isn’t true, but it is definitely true when you are with a parking solution that is not provided by us and you are looking over at what we have to offer. Comparing different parking solutions from different parking providers is the only way to get the best deal.