(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED KINGDOM - May 19th, 2014 - The recent exposé of Gatwick Airport parking provider, Gold Parking, clearly highlights the fact that rogue airport parking operators are still getting away with it.

Gold Parking, based in Crawley, claim to offer professional Meet and Greet airport parking services at Gatwick, but were secretely filmed parking their customers cars in residential areas and on busy main roads all over London, when in fact they promised to park them in a secure compound only minutes from the Gatwick Airport.

If you're looking for secure airport parking here are some signs to look out for;

Park Mark Award

By choosing an airport car park with a Park Mark Award you will be parking in a car park that has been vetted by the Police and has measures in place to create a safer environment for both you and your car.

Airport Approved

An approved airport parking provider is licensed by the airport to operate in designated/approved areas at the airport.

Trading Standards approved

If a car park has attained Trading Standards approval, it has been found to have a sufficient standard of customer car and quality of service. Buy with Confidence is a Trading Standards accreditation award give to airport parking providers that show a high level of customer service, are reputable and reliable and operate in a legal and honest way.

British Parking Association Member (BPA)

A car park that is a member of the BPA belongs to a nationally recognised scheme that sets out industry standards for quality control.

Added security

Additional measures to look out for could include number plate recognition (ANPR), use of electric barriers, security fencing, regular patrols, CCTV and the use of guard dogs.

Some handy tips ..

Narrow your search term

When using search engines, such as Google or Bing, be direct with your search phrase, if you're looking for secure parking at say, Heathrow, why not narrow your search to something like 'secure parking heathrow airport', or 'secure airport parking heathrow'.

Book early to secure your parking space

The best value secure airport parking facilities are the most sought after and unfortunately the old adage, 'book early to avoid disappointment' still rings true.

Look for secure airport parking, book early, and then enjoy your trip knowing that your car is in safe hands.

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