Finding your car after parking on New Year’s Eve often turns into unnecessary stress. When you go outside and open your phone, all the streets suddenly look the same. That’s when Google Maps can discreetly help. In addition to providing directions and traffic information, the app can remember where the car is parked and help find it later.
This feature is easily overlooked as it is hidden behind a simple tap on an icon that displays your current location. It works a little differently on iPhone and iPad devices than on Android, but the principle is the same: save the location when parking and when the driver returns, just open the app. No screenshots, no guesswork and no extra time spent looking for a car. That small dose of “memory” can significantly facilitate everyday driving.
How to save the location of a parked car on an Android phone using the Google Maps application
When the drive stops, it only takes a few seconds to save the parking spot.
The procedure is as follows:
- Open on an Android phone or tablet Google Maps application.
- Touch the blue dot that shows your current location.
- Press the option Save to preserve the parking location.
How to find a parked car via Google Maps on Android
Google Maps can help the driver get back to his car.
The procedure is as follows:
- Start Google Maps application.
- Click on the search field at the top of the screen.
- Enter the parking location.
- Select it from the list of results.
- At the bottom of the screen, tap Directions to get the route.
How to save parking location on iPhone or iPad via Google Maps
The steps are the same as on Android devices, but the labels in the menu are slightly different.
To remember where the car is parked:
• Start Google Maps application.
• Touch the blue dot showing your current location.
• To touch Saved parking or if you don’t see this option, tap on the option all the way to the right More… and then Set as parking Location.
A pin indicating the parking spot will appear on the map. The location is stored on Apple devices for up to 48 hours, unless it is deleted or the user starts driving again.
How to find a parking spot on an iPhone or iPad device
Once the location is saved, it’s very easy to get back to the car:
• Click on the search field.
• Choose Saved parking.
• To touch Directions to get a walking route.
How to change or move the parking location on iPhone
If the vehicle is actually parked a little further from the originally marked place, the location can be changed. To remove or move a location, you need:
• Start Google Maps.
• Find the tag “You parked here” or search “Saved parking“.
• To touch Change location da bi se pin pomerio.
• To touch Clear at the bottom of the screen to delete the location.
Is it possible to share the parking location with other people?
Yes, iPhone and iPad users can share a saved parking spot. The procedure is as follows:
• Start Google Maps.
• Find a saved parking pin.
• To touch Share.
• Select the application through which the location will be sent.
Although this feature is small, it works very well when you need to remember where the car is or help someone else find it, especially if you are abroad or in another city that you don’t know very well.
Is it possible to find a parking space in advance?
In some cities in the USA, Google Maps allows you to search for parking spaces near your desired destination before driving. This feature is not available everywhere, but it makes planning much easier.
The user can:
• Search the desired destination in the Google Maps application.
• View the map to find nearby parking spaces.
• Spot garages, public parking lots or clearly marked parking zones.
This function does not reserve a space, but it helps to see in advance where it is most likely to be possible to park.