Most expensive steak ever

[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.

[blue dragon]

Originally Posted by Penguin

Yup.

For me, "Valet parking only" means I don't go there, .

Quoted for the truth!

[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.

[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.

[XCUSM5]

You're from White Plains? I miss being back home. I'm from Rye Brook. I've usually had really good service at the Ritz. The kid who handed you your keys obviously knew he messed up. Don't let up on this. I'd be damned if I let anyone get away with doing that to my car.

Go to Precision Auto Body in Mt. Vernon. You may have the impression that its in a bad area but when a buddy of mine hit my M3 from behind with his GT3 I went there because there work was impeccable, great ownership, and the pricing was much more fair then going to other shops charging a serious premium. If you go through Insurance go to Crystal Clear Collision in Port Chester, they do all the work for Greenwich BMW and a few other dealerships. I've seen a new M5 and X6M there right before I came here to Peru, top notch stuff. Best of luck.

[blktoptrvl]

Long shot... Go back to the restaurant and check out the areas between the pick up point and the parking lot - looking for your pain on rocks and such. If you find it document it and then threaten to sue.

They are not responsible once the vehicle leaves the premises, but does that mean that they are not responsible for damage you can prove was done while in their hands?

[cravin]

Thanks xcu. I will check them out. As to walking around, it happened in their parking deck under the hotel. I doubt they'll let me in to just look around, but if I get a lawyer to write a letter, they may be more friendly

[AzNMpower32]

Not to go terribly off-topic, but I never understood why one can't park their own car. Like, why wouldn't you want to park your own car? Like, if it was back in the old days where someone took care of horses and carriage for you, then I understand that. But I mean, is it that hard to take an extra 3 minutes and find a space in a car park?

[blondboinsd]

Originally Posted by rh71

sometimes I wonder if I should break out the camera phone while dropping off the car... it seems like it's gotten to that point doesn't it?

would they just believe you otherwise even if you haven't left the premises when picking it up? The whole claims process... how do they know it wasn't already there before?

I also avoid valet and park far away at each parking lot.

I actually do this when I rent a car. I take a video walk around when I drop it off