Valet Parking F*cked Up my car

IMASINNER · 10-03-2010, 05:19 PM

So stayed at hotel in town on Friday night. Checking out the next afternoon and I say to the girl i'm with jokingly, check for scratches. Her face drops. I say "don't even joke". she isn't. Right rear 1/4 panel deep scratches. side skirt, scratches, right side mirror scratches. Front right rim grinded. The valet certainly brushed against something.

I was pretty pissed but the hotel manager came out immediatley and was apologetic. Told me they would cover everything. That made it easier to take.

Took it to dealership so they could look at it. will get the estimate tuesday.

Sigh.

Will post pics later.

burger16b · 10-03-2010, 05:38 PM

I'd still be pissed, but at least their paying for it.

Hexley · 10-03-2010, 05:38 PM

You're lucky the hotel is covering it. Most valet parking policies take no responsibility for damage caused to the vehicle while with them.

SinCalgary · 10-03-2010, 05:58 PM

I'm curious what hotel this was given your Calgary location? I'd like to avoid using the valet there with my 1er!

Hope everything goes smoothly getting it fixed up and with them covering the bill.

IMASINNER · 10-03-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SinCalgary

I'm curious what hotel this was given your Calgary location? I'd like to avoid using the valet there with my 1er!

Hope everything goes smoothly getting it fixed up and with them covering the bill.

I hesitate saying cause the hotel is covering it. I imagine no one there is on this website. But i would hate to say and then some how they reneg. Is this possible?

Its one i use all the time and will go back to in the future AND i will use valet parking again there. Might be stupid but thats how it is.

1SerieStud · 10-03-2010, 06:36 PM

This is why I don't use valet parking...I don't care how ridiculous this may seem.

Simon_135i · 10-03-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hexley

You're lucky the hotel is covering it. Most valet parking policies take no responsibility for damage caused to the vehicle while with them.

Typically that is for parking in a parking lot but not quite about valet since valets are the ONLY in control of the cars that they parked. If it was theft than that is something different. Then again, i could be wrong!

KingOfJericho · 10-03-2010, 07:03 PM

Well, did you see the story on the M5 board about the dealer wrecking his car and not covering it?

Simon_135i · 10-03-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Well, did you see the story on the M5 board about the dealer wrecking his car and not covering it?

Found it... hmmm, didnt read that the dealer wasnt covering it, its just that they are TAKING THEIR TIME.

FJUNO78 · 10-03-2010, 07:56 PM

I just throw the valet enough cash for a front spot.

good luck with the body work

Rawhide · 10-03-2010, 08:02 PM

A guy I work with was a valet during college. After hearing his stories I will **never** use valet parking.

MikeinAlexandria · 10-03-2010, 08:54 PM

Sorry about this. I never use valet parking either. It is just not worth it. My aunt valet parked her car once a while ago, and as she left the garage, she saw it zoom away towards her house. As a precaution, she called the police and took a taxi home. Sure enough, the valet was there, robbing her house with her car!

NewYearsBoy · 10-03-2010, 09:13 PM

I wanna see the damage.... Sorry man...

BrokenVert · 10-03-2010, 09:25 PM

I always throw an extra $10 tip to say hey you see that space right there in front. Heres half of your tip youll get the rest when my car doesnt move from where I put it.

They almost always go for it.

pinmagic · 10-04-2010, 11:44 AM

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Me either and DCT gives me a great excuse.

Reminds me of when I took my MR2 - with Sequential Manual Transmission - to the gas station for an inspection. The mechanic got into it to pull it into the bay. He was clearly baffled by the transmission, looking for the (non-existant) clutch pedal. I had to stand next to the car, and give him step-by-step instructions. After he pulled it into the bay, I said "yeah, a lot of people don't know how to drive these." He said, "Well, it's not rocket science." I wanted to say, "Well, OK, but YOU couldn't do it", but he was about to conduct my inspection, so I refrained. Mama didn't raise no fool.

sleeks · 10-04-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by pinmagic

Reminds me of when I took my MR2 - with Sequential Manual Transmission - to the gas station for an inspection. The mechanic got into it to pull it into the bay. He was clearly baffled by the transmission, looking for the (non-existant) clutch pedal. I had to stand next to the car, and give him step-by-step instructions. After he pulled it into the bay, I said "yeah, a lot of people don't know how to drive these." He said, "Well, it's not rocket science." I wanted to say, "Well, OK, but YOU couldn't do it", but he was about to conduct my inspection, so I refrained. Mama didn't raise no fool.

Same with my E46 M3 SMG. Went to get new tires and the guy sat in it for five minutes (with me watching through the window wondering when he was going to give up and come and get me) before he came and got me.

KingOfJericho · 10-04-2010, 12:34 PM

It's also a very wise decision NOT to enter your actual home address as a saved location in your Navi. Always put an address a few streets away.

CT8282 · 10-04-2010, 04:01 PM

I must say, as a Brit I never got this. Is it too hard to park your car yourself like we do over here. Come on guys, your parking spaces are twice as large as ours too, and we manage just fine

bryce · 10-04-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CT8282

I must say, as a Brit I never got this. Is it too hard to park your car yourself like we do over here. Come on guys, your parking spaces are twice as large as ours too, and we manage just fine

+1
i'll never use a valet

eleven11 · 10-04-2010, 06:01 PM

I never, ever valet. Even when it's free. Sucks man.

SlickShift · 10-04-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eleven11

I never, ever valet. Even when it's free. Sucks man.

QFT. At "valet only" places I've tipped the valet so I could park my car up front.

IMASINNER · 10-04-2010, 08:07 PM

I always tip well. ALWAYS.

Driving around today i feel as though the valet guys drove it a bit. I forgot to reset trip meter

It makes a noise (rubbing or a clicking) when making a sharp right hand turn.

Ugh.

Pictures tomorrow

10-03-2010, 05:19 PM	#1
IMASINNER Private 7 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey 135i DCT w/M Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (0)	*Valet Parking Fcked Up my car** So stayed at hotel in town on Friday night. Checking out the next afternoon and I say to the girl i'm with jokingly, check for scratches. Her face drops. I say "don't even joke". she isn't. Right rear 1/4 panel deep scratches. side skirt, scratches, right side mirror scratches. Front right rim grinded. The valet certainly brushed against something. I was pretty pissed but the hotel manager came out immediatley and was apologetic. Told me they would cover everything. That made it easier to take. Took it to dealership so they could look at it. will get the estimate tuesday. Sigh. Will post pics later.
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Hexley Can't Stop Lovin' Blue 1 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 128i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 128i [0.00]	You're lucky the hotel is covering it. Most valet parking policies take no responsibility for damage caused to the vehicle while with them. __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue 128i Step • Gray / Glacier Aluminum • M-Sport • Premium (Ordered 9.7.10 • Delivered on 10.23.10)
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SinCalgary Private First Class 10 Rep 128 Posts Drives: AW 2011 135i DCT M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm curious what hotel this was given your Calgary location? I'd like to avoid using the valet there with my 1er! Hope everything goes smoothly getting it fixed up and with them covering the bill.
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Rawhide Captain 363 Rep 794 Posts Drives: 2022 M340ix Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA, KC iTrader: (0)	A guy I work with was a valet during college. After hearing his stories I will never use valet parking.
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MikeinAlexandria Lieutenant 44 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 128i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Sorry about this. I never use valet parking either. It is just not worth it. My aunt valet parked her car once a while ago, and as she left the garage, she saw it zoom away towards her house. As a precaution, she called the police and took a taxi home. Sure enough, the valet was there, robbing her house with her car!
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CT8282 Banned 10 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 123d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sussex UK iTrader: (0)	I must say, as a Brit I never got this. Is it too hard to park your car yourself like we do over here. Come on guys, your parking spaces are twice as large as ours too, and we manage just fine
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IMASINNER Private 7 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey 135i DCT w/M Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (0)	I always tip well. ALWAYS. Driving around today i feel as though the valet guys drove it a bit. I forgot to reset trip meter It makes a noise (rubbing or a clicking) when making a sharp right hand turn. Ugh. Pictures tomorrow
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