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Parker

By:Auto Express team

22 Jul 2013

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Overall Auto Express rating

3.0

This innovative free app has real promise. It shows the number of empty bays on a nearby street, and gives you the price. You can pay via your mobile, set a reminder for the ticket’s expiry time and get directions back to your car. It only works in Birmingham for now, but is set to expand.

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Volkswagen Polo

RRP £13,070Used from £6,270

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Renault Clio

RRP £16,175Avg. savings £4,231 off RRP*Used from £7,290

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Volkswagen Golf

RRP £25,250Avg. savings £2,469 off RRP*Used from £10,995

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Kia Sportage

RRP £28,085Avg. savings £3,383 off RRP*Used from £12,690

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