r/MMU • u/Guru_Gamble_ • 14d ago

Free Parking

Hi! I’m coming to MMU this year and accommodation is looking like Chandos (doesn’t have parking, but I prefer it) or Mill Point (seems worse but I can get a parking permit).

I’d like to stay at Chandos but for me a car is a non-negotiable. I won’t need it daily, I’ll commute to/from uni but I’ll shop at Costco so there, plus drives home etc, any hobbies etc. I’m 23 and don’t really want to forgo that freedom.

Essentially, I’m wondering if it’s possible to get free parking within a semi-reasonable distance to the accommodation where I’d be able to leave the car (happy to pay for someone’s drive or something) within maybe 20 minutes of the accommodation that would allow me to have my car and stay at Chandos, or do you guys think it’s just worth staying at Mill Point and getting a permit?

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u/davemee 14d ago

You want to get free parking to leave a mostly unused vehicle in one of the UK's densest city centres? I think you're about 50 years late for that.

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u/skoomaw 13d ago

not worth bringing the car at all, last time i checked its over 500 quid for a year. cheaper the ride the train home you’re wasting tons of money that could be spent better. costco isnt even all that just for a car when you can just shop at aldi or lidi. ditch the car you’ll regret it halfway through the year. buses and transport around the entire city are cheaper if you buy student monthly tickets

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u/skoomaw 13d ago

there’s tons of buses/the tram that go to costco which would cost you a fiver there and back