All of us at one time or another have used valet parking and found that our preset radio dials have been changed and perhaps a bit of sweat stains on the seat. But help is on the way. Automatic parking systems are springing up in wealthy communities. For a healthy fee you may be able to drive your Rolls Royce or Hummer onto a platform and let an elevator raise your vehicle and park it on your condo level adjacent to your apartment. The system is capable of parking these autos only two inches apart which no valet could do. The few hiccups with such system might be failing to fold in side mirrors which causes the elevator to "think" your Bentley is too wide or perhaps dropping a chunk of slush on the platform which interferes with sensors. If you can tolerate these minor interruptions this system might be for you. It certainly eliminates your requirement to sign autographs in the garage. For the rest of us plebeians we will have to continue to reset the radio dial.
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http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2013/02/28/realestate/30302013_Deal_Parking.html#1
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