Manchester, Carminder 2

Aaaaaaah. Last night we waited 45 minutes for the Carminder transfer from terminal 1 to the car park. At 1am this seems like forever.

I think they keep you waiting until they have a bus load before sending the bus.

While we were waiting we saw three "Premier" car park buses go past, so you can guess who we are going to use next.

The Carminder 2 airport car parking company appear to be running the system with the minimum staff and vehicles. I would also like to add that this is not the first time I have used this provider, and I have previously been happy with their service. However, I was most disappointed in the drop in standard.

Sorry Carminder 2 - I'm a regular user of the airport so good parking is important - you are cheap but far from cheerful. The parking area was similar to a battle ground - pot holes, bumps puddles & mud (lots of it). Finding your car in the dark would be a good test for the SAS! I collected some of the parking area on my case, this has nicely filled up a plant pot at home. I had to book in at one point and then drive the car to the parking area - not good. I won't be using this service again.

I parked my car at Carminder 2 at Manchester Airport for a week. The car looked as though it had spent the week doing rally cross, suitcases had to be held when getting out of bus as nowhere dry to put them, complete mudbath, car tyres in 6" of water. Our shoes were covered in mud. I would never use it again.