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Here are some tips on something unusual: Using your computer and your cellphone to help you find parking spots. As with all such services, be sure to double-check everything and do lots of test runs.

• BestParking.com: This site helps you find garages around the city. They say: "Search and compare all parking rates and locations."
• PrimoSpot.com: This site helps you find where spots are usually available around the Manhattan. They say "Find free parking in NYC! Search thousands of Manhattan parking signs."
• ScoutSpot.com: This service, in test mode in NYC right now, allows users to
  find an available spot via computer or cellphone. Think of it as social
  networking for parking. They also offer ways for garages and even people who
  are parked in public spots to sell the INFORMATION about the spots they have
  access to (not the spots themselves). They say: "Parking the mobile generation."
• MobileParking: An interesting use of phone technology, this company is testing its service in the NYC area. They say: "You can now find a parking space with your mobile phone in less than 30 seconds.MobileParking matches parking customers with the closest parking garage that has spaces available."

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