Pay and display parking

Pay and display machines are located across the borough near shops and businesses allowing residents and visitors to park for a limited stay.

You can view a map of parking machine locations in Brent (type in 'Brent' for location) and easily locate a machine, with all the information you need to know before you arrive.

Things to know

• The machines are easy to use with simple instructions on the machines to help you purchase parking time. The machine also displays information on how much it costs to use the service.
• The machines accept a variety of coins in payment, but do not accept credit or debit card payments.
• Once you have paid the correct tariff, the machine will issue you a ticket, which you'll be required to clearly display on your vehicle.
• When parking, please ensure that your vehicle is parked within the markings of the bay.
• Make sure you check the nearby signs making certain that you are parked in a 'pay and display' bay.
• Don't forget to make a note of the expiry time on the ticket.

You will need to register with the RingGo app. 

You can register online or download the RingGo app

Using the app

• If you pre-register for RingGo you will be asked to provide the number plate, colour and make of your vehicle as well as your payment card details.
• If you register on the app - you can register at the same time you want to park, either by using the RingGo app or by calling 020 3046 0010.

Once registered, you will need to provide:

• the length of time you want to park
• your payment card three digit security code
• the four-digit location code where you are parked (local signs provide this information).

You can extend your parking session on the app as the system automatically recognises you have a parking session in operation.

For more information on RingGo, please visit the RingoGo website

There is no charge for registering, downloading or using the RingGo app.

Current charges for pay and display machines are:

Things to know

• When you park your vehicle with RingGo, it is generally 50p cheaper than paying with coins.
• If you call RingGo, you are charged the standard rate agreed with your mobile phone operator.
• If you use the RingGo "text to park" option, you will pay for the text message at your agreed operator rate.
• You can opt-in to receive parking session confirmation messages and reminder texts (alerting you when your session is about to run out), which cost 10p per message.
• If you need a VAT receipt for your RingGo parking session, you can view and print it online by logging into your account.
• If you provide your email address you can opt-in to receive a free email receipt automatically every time you park -just login and add your email address into the settings menu.

There is no charge for registering, downloading or using the RingGo app.

How to pay for RingGo parking

Telephone: call the RingGo service on 020 3046 0010

• confirm the vehicle you want to park
• confirm the location where you want to park
• say how long you want to stay
• provide the security code from your credit card.

Use the RingGo app on your smartphone

Text message: use the "Text to Park" option on the app and send to 81025. For example, sending a message with 'RingGo 5000 2h 867' will park your nominated vehicle for two hours in the Cecil Avenue car park, Wembley.  For more help with this go to www.myringgo.co.uk/texttopark

Online: Visit the RingGo website from any device and complete the details.

At the car park: you can pay with cash at the ticket machine only.