TacDoc

Seems more and more posts are addressing detailers, service departments, etc going for joy rides. Simple answer fellow owners. Put the car in valet mode when you drop it off.

HogwildC7

Thanks I will do that. I have had all types of people getting in my car. even at the car wash i had a guy who changes oil sitting in my car with gas and oil on his clothes. Car Spa in Plano.

irpete

Please help me understand how this will prevent joy rides. From what I understand valet mode simply locks the nav screen, glove box and fuel door. I'm not aware of any thing else that would prevent a joy ride. Not saying you are wrong just that that's news to me if true.

BPhillyc8

Agreed.

KenHorse

CitationZ06@yahoo

Like the GM dealer could not hook up the scan tool and un-valet mode it. How about you drill a hole in the TB and tap a screw to only let the TB open 20%. That is a joke btw.

nailyo

Get dash cam now check this joy rider

Brock 70

I have a valet mode on two of my cars non Vettes. Both allow you to set the top speed the car can go and a max distance as well. I'm sure the dealer could override that function though.

bdharris68

That is freaking crazy. I looked into GPS tracker but they want 20 to 30 a month fee. What is a good dash cam to get.

harlold

The only person that drives my performance car is the shop manager and the tech. The keys get locked in the managers office.

Other than that, simply no one drives my car unless I am there.

Don't let detailers drive it, don't let it get valeted, no one.

Bill B 1

Glen e

yup, you can still flog the hell out of a car in valet, just not listen to the radio...

TacDoc

Have to take the "I did know what I was talking about" stance on this one. There is no reference to the Valet Mode in the manual. I actually thought it was a legit valet and put the car in V4 mode. Shutting up on this one now....

lt4obsesses

Well, when you bring the car in for any service, the first thing they do is record the mileage. So, when you pull into the service area, pull out a piece of paper, and write it down for yourself. Also write down the lifetime engine rev number. Then when the service writer checks the mileage, compare it to yours, and put yours in your pocket. Without a word being said about it, this car will be "off limits" to 'joyrides'.

RickMN

It would be nice if GM added a true Valet mode, though.

I wonder if a third party Valet-Mode app would be practical to implement using the MyLink SDK?

I don't think the API's in the SDK give access to things like shutting the car down, or limiting its speed, but maybe they could record the locations driven and speed. Maybe some ominous warnings on the display would help demotivate potential joy-riders.

Glen e

at least a geo fence around dealer....

billyboy47

you should be seen and not heard, from.