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Fight High Gas Prices By Finding Parking Fast

Filling a vehicle with gas might be the current problem for many, but finding a place to park the car has been an issue for a lot longer. Several companies have fired up to help frustrated drivers park their vehicles.  Two previous posts addressed the parking problem with Parkwhiz and Parking Hunter - and I am sure there are a few more similar products.

The new kid in the parking reservation camp is BestParking.com, a free online search engine and rate calculator for Manhattan’s 1,030 parking facilities with a free mobile version available.  Founded in 2006 by 20-year old college student Benjamin Sann, BestParking.com offers a very simple design. Interestingly, the site was inspired by “an episode of Seinfeld in which George refuses to pay for a parking space.”  The company consists of 3 full-time and 6 part-time employees.

ParkingHunter Helps You Find Monthly Parking

Finding a place to park your sweet ride everyday near your home or work can sometimes be tough, especially in larger cities where there is less real estate in the first place. Most condos and homes have parking included but some do not and that is when your hunt for parking begins. ParkingHunter, a Toronto-based startup, looks to help by aggregating available parking spot listings into one search-able place. The goal is to connect car-less home owners that have empty driveways, with motorists who want affordable parking.