Manchester King Street West Car Park

Mar 31st, 2023

Thank God for the first thing I did was pay on arrival. But I had to pay about 20 pounds just for 3 hours of parking. That's just insane...wouldn't have done it if I really didn't have a choice... So yeah 3 stars.
Apr 23rd, 2023

Parking setup is designed as a fine trap on top of extortionate parking fees. Manchester City Council parking scam. Pay and display provide invisible e-ticket. I was fined as i mistyped the number plate due to the double press of the first character, which, when typed the machine just accepts without asking to confirm if correct and it disappears. The whole system is designed to both overcharge and catch you out so as to fine you. Parking charge for 6 hours 25.10. Parking fine 25. However, on appeal, I was told incorrect number plate is not grounds for appeal, but as the council tries to be fair, they waivered the fine. If the car park gates open on approach why don't they employ ANPR to register your arrival and charge you on leaving based on time, fine not then possible as you pay for time spent and therefore no fine possible. Overall, a big parking con. Furthermore, for the cost of parking, the car park is scruffy and feels unsafe. The car park is the type you would think is 5 for all day.
Apr 15th, 2023

Paid 25.40 for 6hrs using the paybyphone app as instructed on the signage. Came back to the car within the ticket timeframe to a PCN ticket from the council??!! Interestingly the fine is cheaper than the extortionate parking fee.
Apr 7th, 2023

Didn't go there
Apr 6th, 2023