Most expensive steak ever

[ard]

Insurance wont care really. They will be happy to stick you with a chargeable claim. To them it makes no never-mind, they'll just want to pay the claim as quickly and easily as possible. IMO

Just spitballing, but I wonder if filing a lawsuit and subpoenas for people, videos, records of employees - as quickly as possible- might catch them by surprise and prevent video being deleted or stories being spun? Prolly not cost effective unless you have access to a reasonable lawyer (small joke)

You're probably looking at 4-5000 for the repair. Done to perfection.

[cravin]

Originally Posted by ard

Insurance wont care really. They will be happy to stick you with a chargeable claim. To them it makes no never-mind, they'll just want to pay the claim as quickly and easily as possible. IMO

Just spitballing, but I wonder if filing a lawsuit and subpoenas for people, videos, records of employees - as quickly as possible- might catch them by surprise and prevent video being deleted or stories being spun? Prolly not cost effective unless you have access to a reasonable lawyer (small joke)

You're probably looking at 4-5000 for the repair. Done to perfection.

I have this legal insurance called ARAG. Just thinking about calling them up and having them write a letter to the garage as a shot across the bow. Won't really do anything, except make me feel better probably. Stupid Ritz Carlton valets. If it's going to run that much, then I'll definitely be filing a claim. That'll be another fun thing of my telling them that I want to use a specific shop and then our arguing back and forth for a bit.

[JCL]

I've never had a problem using a valet, and don't think twice about using them.

Incidentally, I worked as a valet parker in my teens, many years ago.

It is about judging the competency and professionalism of the person parking your car, not whether or not you use a valet, IMO. Whether you or the valet parks it, it is more likely to be hit by the car beside you (since there are two of them being parked, and just one of you). You need to decide if the valet is more likely to be careful than the other patrons of the establishment who would be parking themselves, especially if they come out after having had a few drinks.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by JCL

It is about judging the competency and professionalism of the person parking your car

Nobody is as professional and competent at parking my car as me.

[Tooloud10]

Originally Posted by JCL

It is about judging the competency and professionalism of the person parking your car, not whether or not you use a valet, IMO.

I disagree. It's impossible to determine the overall competency and professionalism of the person parking your car in the five seconds you have to "build a relationship" with a valet in front of a restaurant or hotel.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by Tooloud10

I disagree. It's impossible to determine the overall competency and professionalism of the person parking your car in the five seconds you have to "build a relationship" with a valet in front of a restaurant or hotel.

Never thought about building a relationship, but the judgement is as to relative risks.

The valet is going to drive your car, and the ones parked on either side of it.

When you self-park, how do you judge the competency of the two drivers who park beside you? You don't get any opportunity to do that.

If the restaurant has a secure parking place for cars that are parked by the valet, then it is often better than leaving it on the street. If the valet is just going to park it on the street, then I don't see any advantage to using a valet.

[cravin]

Originally Posted by ard

Insurance wont care really. They will be happy to stick you with a chargeable claim. To them it makes no never-mind, they'll just want to pay the claim as quickly and easily as possible. IMO

Just spitballing, but I wonder if filing a lawsuit and subpoenas for people, videos, records of employees - as quickly as possible- might catch them by surprise and prevent video being deleted or stories being spun? Prolly not cost effective unless you have access to a reasonable lawyer (small joke)

You're probably looking at 4-5000 for the repair. Done to perfection.

Almost a winner winner of a chicken dinner. $5,461 for first estimate. Both places so far said that they wouldn't even attempt to fix the rear door. Requires a new shell for it to look right.

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by cravin

Almost a winner winner of a chicken dinner. $5,461 for first estimate. Both places so far said that they wouldn't even attempt to fix the rear door. Requires a new shell for it to look right.

Definitely take it to C&D in hackensack. Incredible work. The paint color and texture match perfectly from that shop

[Suge206]

I valet all the time. never had a problem. npits just a car and I live in the city so shit is going to happen one way or another.

[ard]

I valet rental cars all the time.