Dock Square Parking Garage

The plethora of traffic and parking rules and regulations makes parking in the city very tricky and can prove complicated and stressful for the beginning driver. And, for sure, no one wants to get a parking ticket. In this blog, Boston-based self-parking garage Dock Square Parking Garage offers some tips to ensure that you don’t come back to your vehicle only to find that dreaded parking ticket stuck to your wipers. Image source: rd.com Image source: vancouversun.com First, know what a no stopping or no standing zone sign is. These signs simply mean parking is prohibited in the covered area. You can pull up to the curb to quickly pick up or drop off someone, but not more than a few seconds. You can even get a ticket by just sitting in your car while idling in a no stopping/no standing zone. Parking meters that are out of order allow you to park for free for a given period (usually one to two hours). But this is dependent on which U.S. city you are in, so be extra-a...

Dock Square Parking Garage believes that cars need to be checked regularly. Because of this, we found it prudent to share a few helpful reminders to motorists out there who frequently leave their cars in parking garages. If a car is well-maintained, this may not be so much of a problem, but then again, it’s best to be safe than sorry. Image source: Youtube.com Cars are complex pieces of machinery with thousands of moving parts. To be on the safe side, here are things car owners should check before leaving the garage and experiencing car trouble on the road: Dashboard lights If anything is wrong with any of the major components of the car, drivers will see a small sign on the dashboard light up. From gas to battery issues, motorists should make sure all the important lights are off before leaving the parking garage. Oil This is especially important if motorists see leakage of oil underneath the car while its parked in the garage. There is a dipstick that can be foun...