Why I don't trust any "valet" service with my car..(longish rant)
02-15-2006, 06:03 AM
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I do that when I leave my car ANYWHERE that requires me to leave keys...
...and put it on a sticky note on the steering wheel.
i.e. Getting dealer serviced, tires balance/alignment, etc.
i.e. Getting dealer serviced, tires balance/alignment, etc.
02-15-2006, 06:16 AM
#12
Back when I worked at the Woodstock Inn, I had the opportunity to park many very nice autos...
I never abused them, but did often explore them a little, especially rented Lincoln Town cars.. Those were fun to ride hard down the street to the rear lot. =)
The one car I could not resist leaning on a tad was a beautiful red Ferrari 512TR, that had MFG plates on it. I did not abuse it by any stretch, but let me tell you, that thing was FAST. =)
but doing big launches, clutch drops, etc, that's just stupid, disrespectful to the car and it's owner, and the establishment for which you work. I was the bell captain, I had an extreemly good rep there with guests and management, I would not jepordize that by doing a burnout in some dudes' S600. Those are fast too, by the way =)
The one car I could not resist leaning on a tad was a beautiful red Ferrari 512TR, that had MFG plates on it. I did not abuse it by any stretch, but let me tell you, that thing was FAST. =)
but doing big launches, clutch drops, etc, that's just stupid, disrespectful to the car and it's owner, and the establishment for which you work. I was the bell captain, I had an extreemly good rep there with guests and management, I would not jepordize that by doing a burnout in some dudes' S600. Those are fast too, by the way =)
02-15-2006, 06:49 AM
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I used to work valet at restaurant. I learned how to drive a manual there..
Thats why I hate valet parking. I usually wait there until the guy pulls away and parks.I usually give a decent tip when I hand him the keys. I also note the mileage before hand.
02-15-2006, 07:58 AM
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Ditto
02-15-2006, 08:53 AM
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I would of left my contact info on the r32 for the owner to contact me
similar story I think happened to a friend of mine. Dropped his car off with a parking service and came back to find his clutch shattered/seized to the pressure plate