Valet or Self Parking ?
06-08-2012, 06:20 PM
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Valet or Self Parking ?
I hate door ding. Currently she has perfect body and paint. But everywhere I parked, I keep worry about getting a ding except at work & home. It is better at valet or self parking to avoid ding ?
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06-08-2012, 06:25 PM
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crap shoot. you can get it either way. i always self park - at least I get to choose the spot that way.
06-08-2012, 06:48 PM
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Depends on the place. I love it when the car gets parked out in front of a nice hotel. Happened in Atlanta, Nashville, and DC. Tip the valets nicely up front and banter a bit and your car will be as safe as it can be.
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06-08-2012, 07:27 PM
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Self Park...when possible. Went to a baseball game a few weeks ago. Great seats with valet parking. Tipped up front so they would take care of my car. As it turned out, I stayed for only 3 innings. Came out and through the window of the entrance, I could see my car parked near the front, but the brake lights were on. Walked over to the valet stand and presented my ticket. Got a nervous look and they quickly pulled my car up for me. I went to the back and the engine compartment was still hot. They explained that a spot opened up and they wanted the car up front. Temp gauge was at 180ish. Pretty sure they took it for a spin.
06-08-2012, 07:37 PM
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Self Park...when possible. Went to a baseball game a few weeks ago. Great seats with valet parking. Tipped up front so they would take care of my car. As it turned out, I stayed for only 3 innings. Came out and through the window of the entrance, I could see my car parked near the front, but the brake lights were on. Walked over to the valet stand and presented my ticket. Got a nervous look and they quickly pulled my car up for me. I went to the back and the engine compartment was still hot. They explained that a spot opened up and they wanted the car up front. Temp gauge was at 180ish. Pretty sure they took it for a spin.
wow. good catch. free parking at the stadium for life?
06-08-2012, 07:57 PM
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I'm not sure my ADD would allow me to write down the mileage every time I used a valet, but I think I'd notice if I went and had a nice dinner and it was still at 180...good catch, I'd be PISSED.
06-08-2012, 08:05 PM
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I figured that my situation is different than a restaurant where people are coming and going all night long. I am sure they figured they had a few hours with some captive cars. Never again.