Ever wonder what they do when you go through Valet?
10-28-13, 06:16 PM
#32
This. I've worked valet for 6 years at a similar "4 star/4 diamond" type of hotel. No way in hell would I ever valet my $8000, 92 SC300 with the manual trans. You'd be surprised at how many valets are idiots and don't know how to drive a manual but try anyways.
I have to ask you a few questions.
1. Was your car cosmetically damaged in any way?
2. Was any personal property stolen from your car?
3. Does your car drive exactly the same way as before you entered valet?
If you answered no, no, and yes to those questions, then you really don't have anything to ***** about. That valet obviously knew how to drive stick and did not ride your clutch.
All this being said, if you treat me like a douche when you check in, or stiff me on the in and the way out, you will receive extra special treatment.
The special treatment includes:
I will ride your clutch until it starts to smoke. Automatic, I will slam it into reverse at 5mph, then forwards at 5mph while its going backwards, then slam it into park while backing into the space. I NEVER speed in the garage.
Really you have to be extra special before I give you that type of treatment. Stiff me two or three times in one shift, your car is getting put through hell. If you talk down to me like a douche, your car is getting that extra special treatment. Really its all about your attitude as to how your car gets treated. If you say you are going to be quick and request your car to be kept up front for a few minutes or even an hour or two, I will generally give you the benefit of the doubt if you don't tip me in advance. Don't tip me in advance then come out an hour later and stiff me while I kept your car up front, you are on my ***** list.
If its a rental, I really don't see the point in breaking it for the next person. We do highlight the key tag for people who stiff us, if its a busy day and we have several keys in line, highlighted keys always get bumped to the back of the line, its a 10 minute wait vs a 2 minute wait if we're busy and we know you don't tip.
For those special people, in addition to tearing their car up if its their personal car, I always f^ck with their radio. Turn that thing all the way up to channel 40 if they have Satellite radio, that's the hardcore metal station. Then turn it off. If they don't have satellite radio, its AM 1140, all the way up, the Mexican music channel, then turn it off.
Just saying, if you are straight disrespectful to your valet, they will **** with you.
I have to ask you a few questions.
1. Was your car cosmetically damaged in any way?
2. Was any personal property stolen from your car?
3. Does your car drive exactly the same way as before you entered valet?
If you answered no, no, and yes to those questions, then you really don't have anything to ***** about. That valet obviously knew how to drive stick and did not ride your clutch.
All this being said, if you treat me like a douche when you check in, or stiff me on the in and the way out, you will receive extra special treatment.
The special treatment includes:
I will ride your clutch until it starts to smoke. Automatic, I will slam it into reverse at 5mph, then forwards at 5mph while its going backwards, then slam it into park while backing into the space. I NEVER speed in the garage.
Really you have to be extra special before I give you that type of treatment. Stiff me two or three times in one shift, your car is getting put through hell. If you talk down to me like a douche, your car is getting that extra special treatment. Really its all about your attitude as to how your car gets treated. If you say you are going to be quick and request your car to be kept up front for a few minutes or even an hour or two, I will generally give you the benefit of the doubt if you don't tip me in advance. Don't tip me in advance then come out an hour later and stiff me while I kept your car up front, you are on my ***** list.
If its a rental, I really don't see the point in breaking it for the next person. We do highlight the key tag for people who stiff us, if its a busy day and we have several keys in line, highlighted keys always get bumped to the back of the line, its a 10 minute wait vs a 2 minute wait if we're busy and we know you don't tip.
For those special people, in addition to tearing their car up if its their personal car, I always f^ck with their radio. Turn that thing all the way up to channel 40 if they have Satellite radio, that's the hardcore metal station. Then turn it off. If they don't have satellite radio, its AM 1140, all the way up, the Mexican music channel, then turn it off.
Just saying, if you are straight disrespectful to your valet, they will **** with you.
aron9000's post was the exact reason why many of us don't want to use valet. That's what's wrong with SOME young people these days. You EARN respect, not demand it!!! Maybe he needs to go back to look at grade school rules...."Treat others as you would like to be treated!"
Sorry to hear about this event. I would have asked to drive my own car WITH the valet.
Sorry to hear about this event. I would have asked to drive my own car WITH the valet.
When I stayed in the FL Keys last year the hotel had mandatory valet parking. I asked if I would be able to park my own car and I was told that was not a problem. The valet attendant had no problem instructing me where to park. He even told me that people with exotic cars who stay at the hotel request to do the same thing.
why do people have this weird perception that it's an unforgiveable/cardinal sin for someone to do some lighthearted/innocent/harmless hooning someone else's car because they're afraid something might get ****ed up, but it's okay when the owner does it?
to the OP, turn down the Drake soundtrack (sounds like a rattle can in the back) and don't drive up with your exhaust system within auditory range. also, don't reiterate something that the valets can see. you might as well be calling them blind idiots for pointing out the obvious.
and be nice to and/or tip the valet. not to say you did or didn't treat the valets nicely and/or tip them...
I understand you wanting to report this to the valet's manager/supervisor (let's admit it, sometimes it feels good when you're able to extract some measure of revenge). But the last time you did that, you almost cost the guy his job and livelihood by taking it to the forums instead of just quietly working things out. Just remember: what goes around, comes around.
to the OP, turn down the Drake soundtrack (sounds like a rattle can in the back) and don't drive up with your exhaust system within auditory range. also, don't reiterate something that the valets can see. you might as well be calling them blind idiots for pointing out the obvious.
and be nice to and/or tip the valet. not to say you did or didn't treat the valets nicely and/or tip them...
I understand you wanting to report this to the valet's manager/supervisor (let's admit it, sometimes it feels good when you're able to extract some measure of revenge). But the last time you did that, you almost cost the guy his job and livelihood by taking it to the forums instead of just quietly working things out. Just remember: what goes around, comes around.
And why shouldnt he post this on the forum? He has HARD EVIDENCE that the valets were messing around with his car. If I was the OP, I would show the video to the manager because thats not right. That valet driver needs to be disciplined, if not fired.
Last edited by bob4256; 10-28-13 at 07:18 PM.
10-28-13, 09:57 PM
#33
I'm guessing this is the reason (Arons post) why most of the youger crowd is at higher unemployment rates.
What I've observed as of late with the younger folks, is a lack of respect, lack of motivation, and lack of self control. They think the world owes them everything.
I've had multiple employment positions open that range from $10.00hr-$25.00 an hour, and the only perspectives we get are turning in apps for unemployment.
Frustrating where this Country is headed and how kids are parented these days.
I was surprised it took a few posts for someone to stand up and say hey - that's ****ed up!
What I've observed as of late with the younger folks, is a lack of respect, lack of motivation, and lack of self control. They think the world owes them everything.
I've had multiple employment positions open that range from $10.00hr-$25.00 an hour, and the only perspectives we get are turning in apps for unemployment.
Frustrating where this Country is headed and how kids are parented these days.
I was surprised it took a few posts for someone to stand up and say hey - that's ****ed up!
10-28-13, 10:25 PM
#35
Pole Position
Aron9000, I have to ask; where and how did you develop this sense of entitlement? This "disrespect" or however you choose to interpret it goes hand in hand with the service industry. Your job is to be courteous to the customer regardless of how they treat you, park their cars, and retrieve their cars. Its one of the easiest jobs you can get, and you're here *****ing and moaning about eye contact and conversation? It's not in your job description to treat other people's property with disregard.
You talk about treating people's cars with respect as if they have to earn it from you. Yes it sucks to be treated that way, but you are not owed a tip; it is a courtesy. Valet service is usually something they pay for. If you don't get a tip, treat the car normally, there is no reason to abuse it. If you do get a tip, treat the car as if it were your own. Abusing the car does nothing for you except give your employers a reason to fire you. All it takes is one or two incidents caught on camera and you're out on your ***. At this point, if you've been acting like this for 6 years, I hope you get fired. You sound like you've developed such a bitter taste for this job, it might be time to try something else, something where you don't deal with people.
People like you are why the service industries have gone to ****. If you get treated with disrespect, guess what; its probably because they had a bad experience with another valet. Why not suck it up and be courteous instead? You're just contributing to a vicious cycle if you respond in kind.
You talk about treating people's cars with respect as if they have to earn it from you. Yes it sucks to be treated that way, but you are not owed a tip; it is a courtesy. Valet service is usually something they pay for. If you don't get a tip, treat the car normally, there is no reason to abuse it. If you do get a tip, treat the car as if it were your own. Abusing the car does nothing for you except give your employers a reason to fire you. All it takes is one or two incidents caught on camera and you're out on your ***. At this point, if you've been acting like this for 6 years, I hope you get fired. You sound like you've developed such a bitter taste for this job, it might be time to try something else, something where you don't deal with people.
People like you are why the service industries have gone to ****. If you get treated with disrespect, guess what; its probably because they had a bad experience with another valet. Why not suck it up and be courteous instead? You're just contributing to a vicious cycle if you respond in kind.
10-29-13, 02:36 AM
#37
Lexus Test Driver
This. I've worked valet for 6 years at a similar "4 star/4 diamond" type of hotel. No way in hell would I ever valet my $8000, 92 SC300 with the manual trans. You'd be surprised at how many valets are idiots and don't know how to drive a manual but try anyways.
I have to ask you a few questions.
1. Was your car cosmetically damaged in any way?
2. Was any personal property stolen from your car?
3. Does your car drive exactly the same way as before you entered valet?
If you answered no, no, and yes to those questions, then you really don't have anything to ***** about. That valet obviously knew how to drive stick and did not ride your clutch.
All this being said, if you treat me like a douche when you check in, or stiff me on the in and the way out, you will receive extra special treatment.
The special treatment includes:
I will ride your clutch until it starts to smoke. Automatic, I will slam it into reverse at 5mph, then forwards at 5mph while its going backwards, then slam it into park while backing into the space. I NEVER speed in the garage.
Really you have to be extra special before I give you that type of treatment. Stiff me two or three times in one shift, your car is getting put through hell. If you talk down to me like a douche, your car is getting that extra special treatment. Really its all about your attitude as to how your car gets treated. If you say you are going to be quick and request your car to be kept up front for a few minutes or even an hour or two, I will generally give you the benefit of the doubt if you don't tip me in advance. Don't tip me in advance then come out an hour later and stiff me while I kept your car up front, you are on my ***** list.
If its a rental, I really don't see the point in breaking it for the next person. We do highlight the key tag for people who stiff us, if its a busy day and we have several keys in line, highlighted keys always get bumped to the back of the line, its a 10 minute wait vs a 2 minute wait if we're busy and we know you don't tip.
For those special people, in addition to tearing their car up if its their personal car, I always f^ck with their radio. Turn that thing all the way up to channel 40 if they have Satellite radio, that's the hardcore metal station. Then turn it off. If they don't have satellite radio, its AM 1140, all the way up, the Mexican music channel, then turn it off.
Just saying, if you are straight disrespectful to your valet, they will **** with you.
I have to ask you a few questions.
1. Was your car cosmetically damaged in any way?
2. Was any personal property stolen from your car?
3. Does your car drive exactly the same way as before you entered valet?
If you answered no, no, and yes to those questions, then you really don't have anything to ***** about. That valet obviously knew how to drive stick and did not ride your clutch.
All this being said, if you treat me like a douche when you check in, or stiff me on the in and the way out, you will receive extra special treatment.
The special treatment includes:
I will ride your clutch until it starts to smoke. Automatic, I will slam it into reverse at 5mph, then forwards at 5mph while its going backwards, then slam it into park while backing into the space. I NEVER speed in the garage.
Really you have to be extra special before I give you that type of treatment. Stiff me two or three times in one shift, your car is getting put through hell. If you talk down to me like a douche, your car is getting that extra special treatment. Really its all about your attitude as to how your car gets treated. If you say you are going to be quick and request your car to be kept up front for a few minutes or even an hour or two, I will generally give you the benefit of the doubt if you don't tip me in advance. Don't tip me in advance then come out an hour later and stiff me while I kept your car up front, you are on my ***** list.
If its a rental, I really don't see the point in breaking it for the next person. We do highlight the key tag for people who stiff us, if its a busy day and we have several keys in line, highlighted keys always get bumped to the back of the line, its a 10 minute wait vs a 2 minute wait if we're busy and we know you don't tip.
For those special people, in addition to tearing their car up if its their personal car, I always f^ck with their radio. Turn that thing all the way up to channel 40 if they have Satellite radio, that's the hardcore metal station. Then turn it off. If they don't have satellite radio, its AM 1140, all the way up, the Mexican music channel, then turn it off.
Just saying, if you are straight disrespectful to your valet, they will **** with you.
10-29-13, 04:38 AM
#38
Plus 1.. As an ex valet.. I might take your M3 around the block and take the long way into the parking garage as I open her up a little bit to see what she's made off but never disrespect your ride or even think of doing anything abusive that you wouldn't like if you happend to be standing there watching me. Btw, plus 1 on your exhaust, sounds great! Lol!
10-29-13, 05:53 AM
#39
Working with Valet I do know one thing, they will test your car a lil bit. But, not too much or else they'll get fired! So be careful which driver you hand your keys off too. Best ones are the old drivers, since they tend to drive a little safer. 
10-29-13, 06:51 AM
#40
Plus 1.. As an ex valet.. I might take your M3 around the block and take the long way into the parking garage as I open her up a little bit to see what she's made off but never disrespect your ride or even think of doing anything abusive that you wouldn't like if you happend to be standing there watching me. Btw, plus 1 on your exhaust, sounds great! Lol!
10-29-13, 08:22 AM
#42
wow sounds like extortion to me. Treat me well or else I beat on your car? Cant believe I read something like that. Read it a couple times in fact to actually believe what I was reading. If a waiter gets stiffed is it ok for them to drop your food on the ground or even spit in it?
10-29-13, 09:54 AM
#44
wow sounds like extortion to me. Treat me well or else I beat on your car? Cant believe I read something like that. Read it a couple times in fact to actually believe what I was reading. If a waiter gets stiffed is it ok for them to drop your food on the ground or even spit in it?
