The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends, but it can also be a time of frustration and anxiety when it comes to traveling. Whether you are flying, driving, or taking public transportation, you may encounter long lines, crowded spaces, delays, and unexpected costs. Here are some tips to help you travel smoothly and enjoy your holiday trip.

• Plan ahead. The earlier you book your flights, hotels, and car rentals, the more likely you are to get the best deals and avoid last-minute price hikes. You can also use apps like ParqEx to find and reserve parking spaces in advance, saving you time and money. ParqEx is a peer-to-peer parking platform that connects drivers with owners of private parking spots. You can search for available spots near your destination, compare prices and features, and book securely with your credit card. You can also rent out your own parking spot when you are away and earn extra income.

• Pack smart. Avoid overpacking and check the baggage policies of your airline before you leave. You may be able to save money by carrying on your luggage or by shipping some items ahead of time. Make sure you have all the essentials, such as your passport, ID, tickets, medications, chargers, and toiletries. You can also use packing cubes or compression bags to organize your clothes and save space.

• Be flexible. Traveling during the holidays can be unpredictable, so be prepared for changes and delays. Check the weather forecast and traffic conditions before you depart and adjust your itinerary accordingly. You can also use apps like Google Flights or Hopper to track flight prices and get alerts for the best time to buy or change your tickets. If you have some wiggle room in your schedule, you may be able to take advantage of cheaper fares or less crowded flights.

• Stay healthy. Traveling can take a toll on your physical and mental health, so make sure you take care of yourself. Drink plenty of water, eat well, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly. You can also bring some snacks, vitamins, hand sanitizer, and masks to keep yourself energized and protected from germs. If you are traveling to a different time zone, try to adjust your sleep schedule before you leave and avoid caffeine and alcohol during your flight.

• Have fun. The most important thing is to enjoy your holiday trip and make the most of your time with your loved ones. Don’t let the stress of traveling ruin your mood or your memories. You can use apps like TripAdvisor or Yelp to find the best attractions, restaurants, and activities in your destination. You can also use ParqEx to share your parking spot with other travelers and make some new friends along the way.

Traveling during the holidays doesn’t have to be a headache if you follow these tips. With some planning, packing, flexibility, health, and fun, you can have a stress-free and memorable holiday trip.

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Turn Off Everything

If you usually turn the lights off in your home before leaving for work or going to bed, so that only with ten times the thoroughness. Find lights you’ve completely forgotten about to turn off and switch off every appliance that does not absolutely have to remain functional. In fact, the only two appliances you need to have plugged in for most homes are the fridge and HVAC system. Unplug what you can as well to reduce the phantom load.

Switch Off the Water Main

Your house cycles water through the water heater, toilet, and the occasional leak all day long and for the most part, this keeps things convenient for you. However, while you’re gone you can safely stop your house from wasting a single drop of paid-for water simply by shutting it all off at the water main. This is where the city water supply (or your well) attaches to the home plumbing.

Clean Out the Fridge

No one likes coming home to whithered fruit and fuzzy cheese so do a careful audit if your fridge before you leave the house. In the last few days before your trip, try to eat everything that can go bad and resolve to throw out anything that could spoil while you’re gone. Then take out the trash and make arrangements with a neighbor to handle trash day for you if possible.

Program the Thermostat

The health of your home depends on temperatures staying between about 40 and 85 F, so your HVAC will need to remain at least partially on while you’re gone. Depending on your climate, set it to whatever will cause the thermostat to work the least amount and consider two scheduled settings for daylight and evening temperatures.

Set the Water Heater

Though the water main is off, the water heater is still full and will burn power trying to keep that water hot and ready. You can prevent it from doing this but still allow self-maintenance by setting your water heater to ‘vacation mode’ which many modern models have now. This will cause it to run much less and be ready to power back up for a relaxing shower about an hour after you get home.

Ask a Neighbor to Check-In

Just in case something crazy happens like a burst leaking pipe or an attempted burglary, ask a nearby friendly neighbor to keep an eye on your house and walk all the way around it at least once while you’re gone. If you trust them as a friend, give them a key and ask them to check in every few days while you are gone just to make sure everything is OK and the thermostat is succeeding at minimal use.

Rent Out Your Parking Space

Most vacationers don’t realize that there are opportunities to actually make a little money back during the trip through the sharing economy. Even if you’re not comfortable (or won’t be gone long enough) to book your home as a hotel-alternative on Airbnb or VRBO, you can still book your parking spot to a fellow traveler in need of somewhere safe to put their vehicle while they visit your city or neighborhood. Through apps like ParqEx, you can rent out your spot by the hour or by the day while you’re gone and if someone needs it, that’s a little slice of your trip that pays for itself.

Seal and Lock all Doors and Windows

Finally, when you’re preparing to leave the house, check every single external door and window. Make sure they close tightly, check the integrity of the weather stripping, and turn the lock into place. Then test the doors and windows to make sure the lock actually holds. Some window locks break in a way that is invisible. If you have a broken window lock, use a stick or a sturdy ruler to prevent the window from sliding open.

Once your house is completely shut down and secured, you are free to head out on your vacation confident in the knowledge that your home will be comfortable, smell nice, and with sporting unusually low utility bills when you get home. For more great tips on how to vacation efficiently both on the road and back at home, contact us today!

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No one likes the parking-crawl and that’s part of the reason why the sharing economy, always ready to adapt to the needs of the community, has grown to include parking. With mobile apps like ParqEx, you can find your ideal parking spot anywhere from days before your arrival in a new city to minutes after realizing there is no obvious available parking. Not sure when it’s the right time to look for neighbor-shared parking? Here are five perfect opportunities to avoid the parking-crawl by calling on the convenience of sharing.

1) Attending a Very Popular Event

Whether you’re headed to your state’s big football game of the year or a concert you hope to never forget, when there are thousands of other people attending the same event as you, parking can become a problem. While it’s always been known that those who don’t mind walking a few blocks are going to have a much better time, the true solution is to look for places off the beaten track. Most event venues are actually within a few blocks of a home or business with open parking spots and you can get quick clear permission to park there simply by booking and paying a  small (usually less than paid-parking) fee.

2) Visiting a Student in College

Colleges are another known parking nightmare. Every independent teen and a young adult who wants to bring their car to school but actually doing so is a huge hassle. For the most part, students who do bring their cars wind up parking them all week and walking everywhere anyway, partly because it would be so hard to find another parking spot upon return. For parents and friends visiting a college student, this challenge becomes even more profound. However, with clever use of a parking app, you can probably find a spot among the nearby residences that no one else is competing for.

3) Shopping Downtown in a Major City

Downtown shopping is one of the most exciting things you can do while being a tourist in a major city. Whether it’s enjoying the sights of your home city or touring the fanciest venues somewhere new, finding an affordable place to put your car can be a real hassle. Fortunately, big cities are where sharing economy parking shines the most. With a quick check, you should be able to find half a dozen nearby spaces that will let you bound from your car in your best outfit and get to shopping instead of the parking-crawl.

4) Planning a Road Trip Ahead of Time

If there is a road trip in your near future and you are the kind of person who likes to have everything squared away, knowing where you’re going to park is an important detail for your itinerary. Every event you plan to attend that requires leaving the car should also be paired with known safe parking space and booking your space ahead of time is the perfect way to make sure you know exactly where your car will be resting while you take care of whatever your road trip was about in the first place.

5) Going to an Over-Packed House Party

The final surprisingly useful application of sharing economy parking is the simple house party. Most parking spots in the sharing economy are residential driveways offered by people who realized that they have a spot that is never in use. On the flip side, the driveway is the first thing to fill up when someone has thrown a big bash at their home. When the road in front of the house fills up, guests are faced with the risk of rudeness for parking in front of someone else’s house or missing the party. However, if there is a parking rental opportunity nearby, you can be one of the few guests perfectly comfortable with their parking choices as you arrive at the party.

How and where you park determines a lot about how comfortable you can be when you leave your car. With sharing economy parking rental, you can be sure that your car is somewhere that it is both safely and legally parked no matter how packed your destination event is. For more tips and tricks on the sharing economy, contact us today!

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Here are our top five tips for parking your RV on travel days.

#1: Use Your Manners

First of all, you will want to be sure to pack your manners, because they are a must when parking an RV. While you will likely need to fill more than one space in a parking lot, be sure to fill as few as possible and make sure there is plenty of room for others to get around you. Additionally, it is generally a good idea to park toward the back of the lot in order to avoid claiming all the prime spots for your one vehicle.

#2: Watch for Truck Stops

Finding gas stations with room for an RV to park is a necessary yet irritating experience. Many regular fuel stations are not well equipped to accommodate large Class A rigs, and many 5th-wheels will also have a hard time squeezing into your average mom-and-pop station. Instead of risking getting stuck, keep your eye out for truck stops along your route. Because these are built to accommodate semi-trucks, you are not likely to have issues stopping in for a fill-up and a bite to eat as well.

Highway rest stops are another good alternative if you simply need a quiet place to sleep. However, some states do not like this sort of overnight parking, so be sure to check the rules wherever you travel.

#3: Take Advantage of Public Transportation

If you head into a big city with your RV, be sure to take advantage of any public transportation options available. Finding parking for a large vehicle in a big city is difficult enough the first time around, and if a bus or train is available, there is absolutely no reason to try your luck by seeking out a second large spot. Simply leave the motorhome or travel trailer in its original spot and take the public transport to your next destination, returning at the end of the day to pick up your vehicle.

#4: Avoid Parking Garages

In many large cities, parking garages are the most popular kind of parking. Unfortunately for RV owners, parking garages are not usually made with larger vehicles in mind. Heading into a parking garage in your home-on-wheels is likely to end in a scraped roof and a stuck vehicle. Therefore, you will want to skip the garages and stick to other parking options instead.

#5: Reserve Parking in Advance 

Driving around a strange city looking for parking is stressful. The stress is even more intense when you add an enormous RV into the mix. Why not skip this stress and book your parking place in advance? ParqEx is the perfect solution for this situation. Because there are so many parking spots available through ParqEx, you are sure to find one that can accommodate your rig, and the easy-to-use app makes the booking as simple as can be. Best of all, you will have a parking place booked before you ever arrive, meaning you can navigate directly to parking and head off on your sightseeing adventures right away.

Want to learn more about how ParqEx can make your next road trip a huge success? Feel free to have a look around our website and learn all about our offerings. If you still have questions, we would love to chat with you and answer any questions you may have.

Please contact us with all queries and we will get back with you as soon as possible.

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Follow this infographic from msn autos for practical information on what it means to be prepared for a cold Chicago winter. These tips are not only preparation for on the road but inside your vehicle as well this season. Be prepared and most of all be safe.

Parking technology has exploded and made one of the most difficult things (parking) a little less hassle-free. Private Parking Technology Platforms like ParqEx provide the opportunity to pre-book available parking prior to arrival. In addition, reserving your spot before you walk out the door. It reduces one avenue of parking woes when making the trek into the heart of winter to battle the beast of Chicago parking.

Finally, please read more for additional tips on driving and parking in Chicago during the winter, and for more information on how our ParqEx app can help you find winter parking in Chicago.

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That said, there are definitely some things you should know before heading out onto the open road. Below we have gathered five of our favorite tips and tricks for traveling by car. We hope these little nuggets of wisdom help you get the most out of your next big road trip.

Rent a Car

Many older cars simply aren’t road trip worthy. However, this doesn’t mean you have to stay home. Instead, rent a shiny new car for a week or two and use that to see the USA. Whether you decide to use one of the bigger rental agencies or a smaller, peer-to-peer option such as Turo, you are sure to be happy you rented so you can travel without worry of what your personal car will decide to do next.

Make it a Camping Trip

Camping is one of the very best ways to truly immerse yourself in the beauty of our country. If you’d like to spend some time reconnecting with nature during your road trip, but don’t want to sleep in a tent, never fear. There are several RV rental companies cropping up in the sharing economy that allow people just like you to rent clean and comfortable little homes on wheels. Check out Outdoorsy and RVshare to learn more about this fantastic option.

Take Your Time

Half the fun of a road trip is in the journey. For this reason, we highly recommend taking your time along the way. Seek out silly roadside attractions such as the “world’s biggest” anything, ridiculous museums, and kitschy shops. Skip the fast food and opt for a local eatery, and make time to stop and look at the gorgeous views along the way. Plan to drive 5-6 hours a day and leave the rest of the day for exploring.

This slower travel style will probably mean finding lodging along the way. If you are traveling by car, we recommend Couchsurfing for this purpose. Those who are traveling with an RV can stay at many Walmart stores, rest stops, Cracker Barrels, and camping stores. Just be sure to ask before you stay.

Chat With the Locals

Meeting locals is the very best way to find the tastiest food and most fun attractions in any given area. Fortunately, when you have a car this is incredibly easy to do. Head to the park and start chatting or use a service like Meal Sharing which will allow you to share a meal with a local family, giving you plenty of time to talk about the area.

Book Parking 

If you will be heading to a big city such as Chicago, you will have to deal with parking that handy car. Fortunately, there are many parking options in every city if you know where to find them. By using ParqEx to book parking in advance, you can avoid the stress of driving through an unfamiliar place without a specific destination in mind. Additionally, you can rest easy knowing you are getting the very best price available.

Want to learn more about using ParqEx to improve your next road trip experience? Please contact us today. We are always happy to help however we can.

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1.  New York City, NY

What sort of food are you in the mood for? Whatever it is, New York City probably has it. From sidewalk carts to sit-down restaurants, there are over 45,000 restaurants in the Big Apple. Unless you’re in the mood for Culver’s, a primarily Midwestern delicacy, you can find almost any type of food in New York City.

2.  Chicago, IL

The Washington Post declared Chicago a great place to eat, whether you’re interested in great everyman food or haute cuisine. From the finest pizza in the world to the casual comfort of gastropubs like Centennial or the Copper Fox to places like Avec, Girl and the Goat, Alinea, and Grace, the Windy City has eateries for every budget and every palate. Travel + Leisure agrees that Chicago is definitely among the top ten American cities for great restaurants.

You’ll need a few napkins to take on the Windy City’s food scene. Deep-dish pizza, fully loaded hot dogs, Garrett popcorn, Italian beef – all these dishes are uniquely Chicago. Arguably the culinary capital of the Midwest, the city also consistently receives praise from critics for its award-winning restaurants that serve up a side of picturesque Chicago River views.

 

3.  Charleston, SC

The Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, and US News & World Report all agree that Charleston, South Carolina, is a diner’s delight. Southern hospitality combines with down-home cooking to create a gourmand’s paradise.

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4.  New Orleans, LA

New Orleans offers its traditional dishes — gumbo, jambalaya, beignets, po’boys, red beans and rice — in a welcoming atmosphere. Pableaux Johnson described New Orleans as “a small city with outsize appetites.”

5.  Houston, TX

Houston is far more than Tex-Mex chili. Houston is the home to some of the finest Vietnamese food this side of Saigon, authentic Chinese cuisine, Cajun cooking to rival any you’ll find in Louisiana, and steaks nearly as good as you’ll find here in Chicago.

6.  Washington, DC

The nation’s capital has some of the finest restaurants in the country when it comes to foreign cuisine. Although President Kennedy called Washington a “city of southern efficiency and northern charm,” it’s been improving recently in the dining department with hip clubs, trendy bistros, and elegant restaurants, as well as several moderately priced eateries.

7.  Miami, FL

If you’re interested in Cuban cuisine, like Cubano pork sandwiches, arroz con pollo and cafe con leche, Miami is the place to go. There are also many seafood and Caribbean restaurants.

8.  Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles is a city that takes fusion cooking to heart. While you’ll find ethnic restaurants of every nationality, you’ll also find chefs who love to combine ingredients and flavors from one culture with the recipes of another. In southern California, formal means wearing tie-shoes instead of flip-flops, so dining may be more casual than you’re used to in other parts of the country.

9.  Portland, OR

There are over 3,500 restaurants in Portland, as well as 600 food carts. Portland is very pedestrian-friendly, so the convenience of the sidewalk food carts is appreciated. According to US News & World Report “in a city where fresh and organic foods reign supreme, Portland’s fare consistently receives praise from industry experts and travelers alike.”

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10.  Portland, ME

Portland, Maine, is famous for its fishing fleets and lobstermen, so it’s no surprise that you’ll find great seafood here. From fish and chips to oysters to steak and lobster, Portland’s restaurants will tempt your taste buds. Stop by Back Bay Grill; it’s one of the most popular restaurants in town.

If you’re looking for a great restaurant in Chicago, or a place to park, contact the ParqEx team!

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One group that has become particularly fond of this phenomenon are the travelers of the world. These clever wanderers have found a whole host of ways to get the most they can out of peer-to-peer systems.

If you are one of the many people with a severe case of wanderlust, you may be wondering how you can take full advantage of this system yourself. In this article, we will discuss a few of the many ways peer-to-peer sharing, renting, and selling can help long-term travelers maintain their exciting lifestyle.

— Save Money —

• Couchsurfing — When you are just passing through a city and need to save a few bucks, Couchsurfing is the perfect solution. This room-sharing program allows travelers to find a free place to crash in exchange for good conversation, a meal, or a nice bottle of wine.

• Homeaway — Similar to Airbnb, Homeaway gives modern-day gypsies a way to find homes for short-term stays at a reasonable price.

• Outdoorsy — If you prefer to wake up in the middle of the woods, but want to skip the tent, a peer-to-peer RV-rental site such as Outdoorsy gives wanderers the opportunity to rent a home-on-wheels.

• Boondockers Welcome — Looking for an inexpensive place to take your rental? Check out Boondockers Welcome. This nifty system gives travelers a free place to set up camp for a night or two.

• Fon — Most people who travel long-term do still have to get work done along the way. This usually means internet access is a necessity, making Fon a perfect solution. Fon gives members access to Wi-Fi connections worldwide in exchange for offering other users access to their home connection.

• Trusted Housesitters — Another amazing way to stay somewhere for free, Trusted Housesitters gives the vagabonds of the world a place to call home for a few nights. In exchange for a place to sleep and eat, travelers are asked to take care of plants, pets, and mail while the homeowners are away.

• Spinlister — Readers of our blog are already well aware of many peer-to-peer car rental options out there. However, did you know you can also rent a bicycle? The Spinlister site is the perfect place to go when you need a ride but don’t want to spend a fortune renting a car.

• YachtLife – If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to own a yacht, now is your chance. YachtLife gives travel lovers the opportunity to rent a fully crewed luxury yacht.

• ParqEx — Sometimes a bike just isn’t going to cut it. In these cases, you will likely find yourself renting a car from time to time. When that happens, be prepared to find inexpensive and convenient parking with ParqEx.

• Getaround – Any time you find you do need a car, it is a great idea to save yourself some time and money by renting from an individual through Getaround. Not only will you be helping your wallet, you’ll also be helping the wallet of another individual rather than a giant company.

• Turo – Can’t find what you are looking for on Getaround? Another great peer-to-peer car rental option is Getaround.

— Make Money —

• Homeaway — We have talked about renting a home from Airbnb or Homeaway, but have you ever considered renting out your home? This could help recoup some of the money you spend on lodging during your travels, and will allow you to keep your home throughout your long-term wandering.

• ParqEx — If you have a private parking spot or another plot of land that could be used for parking, you should definitely be making some money off of that property. Use ParqEx to make some income without ever lifting a finger. List your parking space(s) when it’s available and start making money. ParqEx is the sharing economy solution for parking.

• Shipt — If you don’t mind running errands for others, there are plenty of little odd jobs you can do to make money while traveling. One of our favorite systems for this is the relatively new grocery delivery service, Shipt. Shipt is a great company to work for, and you are sure to have fun shopping while making some cash.

• Uber — Another amazing way to make some money while continuing your travels is to become a driver for Uber. This ride-sharing program offers car owners a great way to make some cash no matter where they happen to be. Similar opportunities can be found through companies such as Lyft.

• Sittercity — Wherever your travels take you, there will likely be parents there who are looking for the perfect sitter. Take advantage of this by signing up for Sittercity. Just be sure to keep your profile up-to-date so people know where you are at any given time.

As you can see, the sharing economy makes long-term travel possible for more people than ever before. If you’ve always dreamed of taking the ultimate road trip, why not find a way to use peer-to-peer programs like these to your advantage and make your dream a reality?

If you want to learn more about the sharing economy, please contact us. We would love to hear from you!

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If you are looking for a way to start living a more eco-friendly life, there are many ways to go about this. Recycling is a great place to start, as is walking whenever possible instead of driving. Another great way to get involved in the green movement is to make yourself a part of the sharing economy.

Let’s face it, we are all a little bit wasteful in our own ways. However, the sharing economy gives folks a way to put their wasteful excess to use. That bicycle that is sitting unused in the garage? Why not rent it out for the neighbor to use? Not only will the wasted item get put to use, but the rental may stop consumerism in its tracks by encouraging the neighbor to borrow instead of buying.

This is just one example of the sharing economy helping to make the world a greener, brighter place. Below we will explore more of the many ways peer-to-peer companies are the more eco-friendly way to go.

Curb Consumerism

As mentioned in the example above, the sharing economy has the ability to curb consumerism—at least to an extent. After all, why would anyone go out and buy an item they will only use a few times a year when they can rent it from a nearby individual for a fraction of the price?

This mindset keeps unneeded items from leaving the shelves, which in turn slows production of such items. Fewer items being produced leads to fewer emissions from factories, fewer resources being used, and less air pollution produced by trucks for moving those items across the country. By slowing the pace of consumerism, peer-to-peer rental companies are a very eco-friendly alternative to purchasing rarely used items from a chain store.

Of course, peer-to-peer sales of material items have the same sort of effect. Therefore, garage sale sites such as Craigslist should always be checked for needed items before heading to the local box store to make a purchase.

Keep It Local

As mentioned before, peer-to-peer rentals and sales help reduce emissions from semi trucks as they carry goods across the country. In addition to the reduced need for trucks, the need for other modes of transportation (such as trains and airplanes) is also reduced, leading to less air pollution and fewer resources used.

Because shopping locally has such a huge effect on the environment, it is always a good idea to try shopping peer-to-peer sites before hitting the stores. In addition to always checking Craigslist and other garage sale sites for clothing, tools, and toys, try finding local farmers for meat, eggs and produce, and local soap makers for toiletry needs. You might be surprised what you can find locally!

Reduce Emissions

We already discussed the fact that emissions from factories, trucks, trains, and planes are reduced by peer-to-peer rentals and sales. However, did you know that vehicle-related air pollution can also be reduced through the use of peer-to-peer ride sharing?

Companies such as Uber and Lyft make it possible for many individuals to live without a car. Of course, without a car, a person is much more likely to walk short distances rather than call Uber to pick them up. This alone reduces air pollution. However, this is not the only way the sharing economy helps reduce emissions from personal vehicles.

Companies who focus on carpooling—such as Commutewise and Zimride—encourage groups of people who are heading in the same direction to share a car. After all, what is the point in driving multiple cars to the same destination? Sharing rides is a great way to reduce emissions and conserve fuel.

On-demand parking apps like ParqEx can also help reduce automobile emissions. Each year will bring upon more drivers and in most neighborhoods and cities, that means a serious parking crunch that is only going to snowball into a bigger problem. But what if, instead of paving more land with parking lots and filling the air with more exhaust as drivers hopelessly look for parking, we could help each other using what we already have? ParqEx believes that the community can share their existing parking spots (and make some supplemental income in the process). You don’t park in your spot all day, so why not list it on ParqEx when you aren’t using it, so that someone who needs a spot can use it?

Create Communities

One of the greatest things the sharing economy can do for our world is help create strong communities. Strong communities are more likely to grow and share food, share rides, share parking spaces (and eliminate the need for new ones to be built), pass unused items on, and work together to be self-sufficient, thus reducing the need for large corporations. Strong communities working together can help make our earth a greener and nicer place to live.

Interested in learning more about the sharing economy? We would be happy to answer your questions! Please contact us today at ParqEx.

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