Car parking

Why government-backed parking apps could alienate older drivers

New research finds that almost three million older drivers in Britain could be unable to access smartphone-based parking apps.

One in three drivers will avoid difficult parking spaces

Southampton was rated as the worst UK city for parking in new research, with Aberdeen emerging as the least stressful option.

Wider parking spaces are top of drivers’ demands

Larger cars and the popularity of SUVs mean that many drivers struggle to fit their vehicle inside a standard parking bay.

Cardiff plans to charge heavy SUVs more for parking

A vote by Cardiff Council will determine if plans to tackle ‘carspreading' mean SUV owners will pay more to park in the city.

National Parking Platform is one app to pay for all car parks

The new National Parking Platform app will offer drivers a simple way to make payments across all participating car parks.

‘Five-minute rule’ for new parking guidelines

Changes will be made to the parking Code of Practice to prevent motorists being penalised if they struggle to pay on arrival.

Heathrow to tackle rogue meet-and-greet parking operators

Heathrow has become the first airport to sign-up to the BPA’s approved meet-and-greet parking operator scheme.

Cash remains the top choice for parking payments

An AA survey has found cash is still the preferred way for UK drivers to pay for parking, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

How to remember where you parked your car with Google Maps

Using the ‘save my parking’ feature in Google Maps can prevent the worry of trying to find your car. This is how to use it.

Which towns have free parking this Christmas?

With the high street hit hard by the pandemic, many UK towns and cities are offering free parking this Christmas. We list all the locations.