Valet???
Pro
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From: Dallas TX
I always, repeat always hand the guy a reasonable tip and ask him where he wants me to park. Never had a valet refuse and usually they just move a cone for me right up front. I've done this with every car for the last 5 years.
Racer
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From: Weirsdale Florida
Originally Posted by mpuzach
Not a chance.
Too many factors come into the equation.
Car damage, abuse, entry and or starting issues, dead battery, etc.
When I get my oil changed, I insist, that I be the one to drive My car into the bay. If not, I go elsewhere.
At hotels, I will walk the extra distance to register or unload.
Parking garages, I parked the car (when we were in San Francisco).
Not to mention, I had to wait to own a Vette in order to drive a Vette.
Do you really believe these people who are saying, "It's just a car" would react the same way if they found out their car was damaged, abused or raced? (So Mr. valet dude, what kind of times did you get here in the parking garage)? Yeah right!
NO NO NO NO N
NO NO NO NO
Last edited by It's a Vette thang; Oct 7, 2006 at 12:02 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: San Diego CA
NEVER valet a car.
I live behind the Embassy Suites in downtown San Diego, and the only parking they offer is valet. Let me tell you...these guys BEAT on those cars. I live close to the exit of the parking garage, and all day long, I see (and hear) them squeal the tires and PUNCH it as they leave the garage - it doesn't matter what kind of car it is. From Mercedes to generic SUV's, they drive those cars like they stole 'em.
I'm really temted to contact Embassy Suites about this particular situation.
I live behind the Embassy Suites in downtown San Diego, and the only parking they offer is valet. Let me tell you...these guys BEAT on those cars. I live close to the exit of the parking garage, and all day long, I see (and hear) them squeal the tires and PUNCH it as they leave the garage - it doesn't matter what kind of car it is. From Mercedes to generic SUV's, they drive those cars like they stole 'em.
I'm really temted to contact Embassy Suites about this particular situation.
Pro
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From: San Antonio
Originally Posted by jcortney
I always, repeat always hand the guy a reasonable tip and ask him where he wants me to park. Never had a valet refuse and usually they just move a cone for me right up front. I've done this with every car for the last 5 years.
Drifting
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From: Fountain Inn SC
Originally Posted by CQRT
We do it regularly at our favorite restaurants and I always slip the guy a little "spiff" to put it right in front of the place . . .
I do the same thing. It's cool to walk out of the restaurant and have your car parked out front too.
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From: Roselle Park NJ
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Originally Posted by jcortney
I always, repeat always hand the guy a reasonable tip and ask him where he wants me to park. Never had a valet refuse and usually they just move a cone for me right up front. I've done this with every car for the last 5 years.
And if they won't I'll go elsewhere or drive the Trailblazer instead.
