## Nightmare Return: Rogue Airport Car Park Defies Stop Order, Customers Find Vehicles Damaged and Dirty
**MANCHESTER, UK** – An unauthorised airport car park operating just miles from Manchester Airport continues to expand its operations, brazenly defying a council stop notice, as a growing number of furious customers report returning from their holidays to find their vehicles damaged, dirty, and in some cases, with significant mileage added.
“Park & Go Solutions,” as it’s advertised on various third-party booking sites, has reportedly been operating on agricultural land near Ringway for several months. Despite a formal enforcement notice issued by the local council earlier this year, ordering a cessation of all commercial parking activities, residents and former customers say the site is busier than ever.
Sarah Jenkins, 45, from Stockport, booked with “Park & Go Solutions” for a two-week family holiday to Spain. “We thought we were getting a great deal,” she told reporters. “When we picked up our car, it was covered in mud, had a significant new scratch on the passenger door, and the interior was filthy. It looked like it had been driven through a field, not securely parked.”
Mark Davison, 52, returning from a business trip, had an even worse experience. “My car had a dented bumper that wasn’t there when I dropped it off. Plus, the odometer showed an extra 80 miles. Who knows where they took it? It’s scandalous.”
Local residents have also voiced their frustrations, citing increased traffic on rural lanes and concerns about the environmental impact of the growing operation. “They just ignore everything,” commented one resident, who wished to remain anonymous. “The council puts up notices, but nothing changes. It just gets bigger.”
A spokesperson for the local council confirmed the ongoing enforcement action. “We issued a stop notice to the operators of the car park at [Specific Address/Area if known] on [Month/Year] for breaches of planning control related to unauthorised commercial parking use. We are aware that the activity has continued and are actively pursuing further legal avenues, which may include prosecution and significant fines. Enforcement can be a complex and lengthy process, but we are committed to resolving this issue.”
Attempts to contact “Park & Go Solutions” via their advertised phone numbers and email have been unsuccessful, with calls going unanswered and emails bouncing back. Their website, however, remains active, promising “secure, affordable parking.”
Manchester Airport has distanced itself from the rogue operation. A spokesperson stated, “Manchester Airport does not endorse or affiliate with any unofficial parking providers. We strongly advise all passengers to book parking directly through the airport’s official website or with reputable, accredited ‘Park Mark’ operators to ensure the safety and security of their vehicles.”
The “Park Mark” scheme, accredited by the British Parking Association, signifies that a car park has been vetted and approved by the police, ensuring it has appropriate security measures in place to deter crime and create a safer environment for customers and their vehicles.
Police have confirmed they are aware of the complaints regarding vehicle damage and theft from similar unregulated sites and are working with the council on the broader issue of illegal parking operations.
For now, holidaymakers are urged to exercise extreme caution when booking airport parking and to verify the legitimacy and accreditation of any service before handing over their keys. The saga of the unauthorised car park highlights a growing problem in the periphery of major airports, where unregulated operators exploit demand for cheaper parking, often at a significant cost to unsuspecting customers.
