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Ever got frustrated by circling a town seemingly endlessly, searching in vain for a mythical parking space? Well, now MINI can help - it has teamed up with JustPark to offer the find-a-space app in-car.
JustPark-registered drivers can use the app to find, book and navigate to one of 100,000 parking spaces across the UK. In the MINI, this app is integrated into the car's satnav system and it's the first time it has been seen in an automotive brand. JustPark says looking for a parking spot costs the average driver 106 days of their life.
You can search for spaces around your final destination, across a number of categories such as car parks, hotels, homes and pubs. Details on location, pricing and reviews (of parking spaces!) left by previous drivers are also available. Once a space has been selected, the MINI's satnav will take you straight to it.
JustPark's founder Anthony Eskinazi said: "In 2014, no driver should have to experience the stress and uncertainty of circling the streets for that elusive parking space. JustPark gives drivers the convenience of finding and reserving an affordable parking space in moments. Just as we use apps to order taxis and takeaways, parking is finally being brought out of the dark ages."
Anything else?
You can watch a demonstration video of JustPark in action here.
Matt Robinson - 10 Aug 2014