'Meet-and-greet' parking alert
Holidaymakers are being urged to do their research before using airport parking services
Posted 01 May 2024 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Travel and Holidays|South East
UPDATES: Trading Standards, police and London Gatwick are warning travellers about rogue meet-and-greet parking operators after complaints of damaged vehicles, unexplained mileage, parking charges and lengthy return delays.
As holidaymakers gear up for the summer, West Sussex Trading Standards and Sussex Police are warning motorists about rogue 'meet-and-greet' parking services operating at London Gatwick Airport following a spate of customer complaints.
While most of the companies offering parking services are reputable and reliable, drivers who have fallen foul of rogue operators have reported dama...
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