Keeping your car safe

Monday, February 8th, 2010

With thefts from parked automobiles on the up, some people will go to the wildest extremes to protect their cars. In South Africa where the crime rate is notoriously high, some owners have taken to leaving pythons in their cars to deter thieves. And from the US we hear that one Florida resident was recently fined for having a hungry alligator in his car. Here in London, of course, it seldom gets more unusual that a vicious dog or two.

As animal lovers, we at 247 Parking cannot condone leaving animals cooped up in parked cars to deter opportunists from snatching your sat nav or your stereo. As car owners we can’t recommend it because…well let’s just say that cleaning the interior could be a tad unpleasant.

Some common sense is needed. Remove everything from your car, even coats, and stick it all in the boot. Install a car alarm. Register with Immobilise (www.immobilise.com) the free register of possession ownership details and display a sticker on your windscreen. Get a steering wheel lock. But above all else, park somewhere safe.

We at 247 Parking have been providing safe, secure and affordable parking in Central London and nationwide for nearly eight years. We can find you space in car parks or in safe residential and commercial zones where your vehicle will be safe.

“It’s mad to risk your car or its contents by parking at random in an area you don’t know. We feel that by taking responsibility for our own cars and their contents, we benefit other drivers. Because if
there are no easy pickings for car thieves then they’ll soon give up,” says 247 Parking MD Julia Callan. “As anyone who has had their car broken into will tell you, the hassle of dealing with police,  insurance and repairs far outweighs the inconvenience of spending a few moments to hide your property and secure your vehicle. And the cost of a secure block-booked parking space far outweighs increased insurance premiums.”

NOTE TO EDITORS
24 7 Parking was established in late 2002 with the aim of becoming the leading marketing services provider to the car parking industry in the UK, and to be the leading de facto marketplace for buyers and sellers, or lessees and lessors, of car parking spaces.
The company is frequently consulted as an expert view on the parking sector by the media.
24 7 Parking is registered in the UK, and is wholly owned by its founding partners, management team and private investors.

Contact
Rachel Johnson
0207 183 7274
rjohnson@247parking.com

www.247parking.com

Let car parking providers do the searching for you in Central London

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

If you are a seasoned commuter to Central London then you will be more than aware of the potential problems you can encounter when trying to find suitable parking.

Car parking in Central London does not have to be overly complicated however. As you can gather, there are a lot of car parks in and around Central London and there are now many specialist companies that have been established to find secure car parking in London.

Traveling into London by car without having pre-booked a car parking space is a bit of a risk. It is such a vast city covering many, many miles that you could travel several miles around your destination without having found suitable Central London parking. For the physically handicapped, this could present quite a problem.

At 24 7 Parking we take our customer service very seriously and we offer quotation services and details of all available parking facilities over the internet.

For anybody that still prefers to speak to a person rather than deal with purchases anonymously, don’t worry. Not every company has moved away from the personal touch and service. 24 7 Parking will call you back with a quotation.

When planning a trip to London therefore, make contact with us first. Draw on our knowledge, experience and contacts. Explain exactly where you are looking to go, explain whether there are any disability issues and let our fingers do the walking for you so to speak.

You will save so much time, effort and even money as we often offer parking in Central London at discounted rates.

Don’t leave parking in London to chance

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Only those that have lived and worked in and around London for many years, and London Taxi drivers who have taken “The Knowledge”, will now their way around London with any confidence.

Just finding car parking in London around those central areas such as the West End, particularly popular during the festive season, can be extremely difficult and expensive.

It is unwise to think that you will simply be able to go into a car park nearby and find a space on the day. If you are pushed for time, it can be even more stressful as you can often find yourself waiting for some time for a space to become free.

In and around the theatre districts, the chances are that spaces will not become free before your show starts, which would be a tragedy.

In a city the size of London, there will be many car parks but knowing which one would be best for you is not so easy to work out. It would be prudent therefore to speak to a professional car parking provider such as 24 7 Parking. We will help you identify the most suitable London parking and book your space for you in advance.

It is stressful enough finding your way in an area or city you have not visited very often and by making sure that your London parking space is booked beforehand you can get on with enjoying your journey. Save yourself quite a bit of time by booking your parking in London in advance.

Use a specialist to find suitable parking in London for you

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

In and around London a number of councils are starting to make efforts to reward those residents who have moved towards driving more economical and greener vehicles by reducing resident parking fees.

In Camden for example, these changes mean cheaper parking permits for people living in the area driving low emission vehicles and higher charges for vehicles that give off higher CO2 emissions.

These measures form a part of the broader package of initiatives around green transport which are being taking forward in and around London in an effort to support our environment.

Nevertheless, the number of cars on the roads continues to increase and with that comes the pressure of the provision of sufficient, secure car parking in London for commuters and visitors.

Initiatives by many forward thinking companies, such as offering interest free loans for their employees to purchase electric or the more traditional bicycles, along with the increase in the number bicycle storage facilities, go some way to helping; as does the car sharing schemes and car clubs that have sprouted up across the city.

All however, only go some way to helping ease the pressure on car parking in London so it is therefore up to the individual or employer to look at alternatives.

To source car parking in London on a regular basis demands booking space in advance through companies such as us at 24 7 Parking. We have access to both short and long term parking spaces, often at discounted rates throughout the city.

Planning car parking in London

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Anyone looking at car parking in London, particularly in those central areas, should consider themselves lucky to find a suitable space in their preferred location.

In such a densely populated and large city, which, whilst not the biggest in the world, the demand for parking will always be a major headache for commuters and visitors alike.

The one off or short-term visitor to our fair capital, unfamiliar with the city, will, in all likelihood, elect to travel via the train networks and the infamous underground network.

The ever increasing budgetary pressures on businesses however could well demand that they now send only one person rather than sending two or three people to the city like they would have in the past.

This could result in that one person having to stay longer to meet and discuss business with more customers and therefore use a car rather than those public travel networks.

Often, companies forget about the issues regular commuters experience when trying to find car parking in London. Even the seasoned commuter often looks to book their car parking in advance with specialist providers such as 24 7 Parking.

With car parking spaces at such a premium, it is prudent to remember to arrange suitable car parking for your people beforehand to guarantee cost effective, secure, cheap parking in London.

The last thing you want your people doing is spending time trying to find a car parking space and end up being late for their appointment.

Planning is key, more so when traveling in and around London.