So I park at a restaraunt/hotel
07-11-2011, 03:03 PM
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I'd probably freak on the walk to checkout the side of my car.
07-11-2011, 04:36 PM
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I valeted my way through graduate school working about 30 hours weekly on Friday-Sunday. I spent most of my time (about 25 hours on Sat/Sun) at Shepherd's on Clearwater Beach back in the mid 90's prior to the parking garage being built. We usually had about 5 valet's working at a time and none of them ever abused a car to my knowledge. It all depends on the establishment and the valet personnel. I can say that some people who came in had a real chip on their shoulder and were really rude to us. But, the majority were very nice and appreciative. We made it through the long days by seeing the occasional fancy car, hot girl, famous person, etc. One of the notable memories was when Evil Knievel came in driving his black Aston Martin. We DID let him park himself.
07-11-2011, 04:42 PM
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07-11-2011, 04:59 PM
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http://jalopnik.com/5427772/st-louis...eos-to-youtube
How about an app, will call it "valet app", that will allow owners to monitor things such as distance driven, RPMs, and speed?
How about an app, will call it "valet app", that will allow owners to monitor things such as distance driven, RPMs, and speed?
07-11-2011, 05:01 PM
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Here is a bit of reality which is pretty scary.
http://youtu.be/1Yew0qj32Vs
As fake as the video may seem, it has been confirmed that a valet at a Hyatt Hotel in downtown St. Louis took customers' cars for a joyride in the underground parking lot. Confirmation comes from the hotel managers, with visual proof of the skidmarks on the ground. The valet company's contract has since been terminated due to the inappropriate behaviour demonstrated by the driver.
07-11-2011, 08:42 PM
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got to thinking about the valet wanting to keep the key. Perhaps he has had customers "stiff" them by just walking to their car when the valet was busy, and driving off. If you have to get your key from him, you have to pay their fee. My neighbor's kid is presently valet in Aspen, when I see him I'll ask for his take on this.
On the several times i have had valet park my car at a restaraunt, and did not know them from before, i have smiled and told the valet "no door dings on the care, i would appreciate your taking good care of my car". Of course, that was with other cars, my Porsche is too new to me to do this. I try not to be a ***** when i talk with people who are working hard. But nothing wrong with letting them know that unlike perhaps other folks who give up their keys, I actually care about my cars.
I hate door dings so much, that 29 years ago, at Womack hospital at Ft. Bragg, NC, when my wife was deep into labor with our daughter, i parked so far out in the ER's lot that she had to stop twice for labor pains before we even got to the entrance. She hissed at me "why did you park so far out", and my reply was "I don't want to get any door dings."
When she is ticked at me to this day, she will bring it up. Women never forget these sorts of slights.
all the best...
On the several times i have had valet park my car at a restaraunt, and did not know them from before, i have smiled and told the valet "no door dings on the care, i would appreciate your taking good care of my car". Of course, that was with other cars, my Porsche is too new to me to do this. I try not to be a ***** when i talk with people who are working hard. But nothing wrong with letting them know that unlike perhaps other folks who give up their keys, I actually care about my cars.
I hate door dings so much, that 29 years ago, at Womack hospital at Ft. Bragg, NC, when my wife was deep into labor with our daughter, i parked so far out in the ER's lot that she had to stop twice for labor pains before we even got to the entrance. She hissed at me "why did you park so far out", and my reply was "I don't want to get any door dings."
When she is ticked at me to this day, she will bring it up. Women never forget these sorts of slights.
all the best...
07-11-2011, 08:55 PM
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For me its not about the professionalism or otherwise of the valet; its about the limited liability of the parking contract.
If I park the car, and it is damaged its my fault; if they park the car and it gets damaged, its still my "problem" ...
No one will take the same level of care over your car than you do, (although I expect dealers etc to exercise care) if you have a problem with that, park it yourself. thats why I do!
If I park the car, and it is damaged its my fault; if they park the car and it gets damaged, its still my "problem" ...
No one will take the same level of care over your car than you do, (although I expect dealers etc to exercise care) if you have a problem with that, park it yourself. thats why I do!
07-11-2011, 11:35 PM
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i hate valets most the time..
i just wanna park it close and i'll tip them and keep the keys.. ive had plenty that allow it, even help me back it in.. but others get rude and act offended and then i leave.
i just wanna park it close and i'll tip them and keep the keys.. ive had plenty that allow it, even help me back it in.. but others get rude and act offended and then i leave.
07-12-2011, 01:17 AM
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I quite frankly don't care....If I'm at a decent restaurant, I'll let them valet either the s500 or the 993. Never been let down.
I have insurance.
I have insurance.
After that incident, my 911 is never getting valeted. Now my 545 - I valet that car - it looks sedate and conservative (like your S500).
07-12-2011, 09:51 AM
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I've only got one car and I live in the NYC area. A few of the multi-level garages will not allow you to park your own car... these are mostly garages like the Time-Warner garage at columbus circle where you see 6 Bentley coupes, 2 Rolls and a few Ferraris. They will not let you park your car there- they've told me it's because of insurance purposes. Occassionally there will be a space on the entry floor that I'll pull right into but that's unusual. Obviously having someone else park it kills me even at a swanky garage where J-lo parks her Rolls... I worry most about the clutch but there are no other alternatives (except sometimes I ride the moto).
If there's an alternative at all (like a parking garage in brooklyn) I usually park myself or go to the next garage if they won't let me. Sometimes I tell the attendant that that "the clutch is wearing out and it's tricky" or something.
Overall, the parking and the potholes are the most unenjoyable aspects of the car. Everything else is a total joy.
If there's an alternative at all (like a parking garage in brooklyn) I usually park myself or go to the next garage if they won't let me. Sometimes I tell the attendant that that "the clutch is wearing out and it's tricky" or something.
Overall, the parking and the potholes are the most unenjoyable aspects of the car. Everything else is a total joy.
07-12-2011, 10:25 AM
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If you're so worried about that, you can take a pic of the odometer when you drop it off, let them know you've done so, and let them know you'll make a fuss if any unneccessary mileage has occurred.
07-12-2011, 12:43 PM
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I know you sign your rights away when you get a valet ticket, but what kind of recorse would you have if you recorded (with a hidden camera) abuse in your car, off the lot. Certainly, abuse and joyriding are not normal/customary for parking the vehicle.
07-12-2011, 12:53 PM
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I don't know; sounds like a great way to antagonize someone right out of the gate and might incent them to find some other way to screw with you. Most interactions with people don't turn out well if you start by basically saying, "I don't trust you". If I have concerns about valets (I do), I park or go elsewhere. If I have no choice but to use a valet, I drive another car. As a last resort, I just smile, offer something extra for good care, and hope for the best.