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Do valet drivers need instructions?
- Thread starter cypho
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Quick answer is "it depends where you are..." Safest is, better show them how to do it...
In Southern California, they know...
My approach is to get out of the car, close the door and lock it. If you hand the valet the card and they don't know what to do, they need a tutorial.
RayK
Active Member
Or you could, you know, just ask them if they're familiar with the model 3.
It reminds me of this meme:
depends!
I live in the suburbs and work in the city. Most valets in the burbs will know how to work the key cards however you'll have that one rando that is completely baffled and you have to explain. In the city its never been a problem, it seems all valets out here deal with tesla's all the time and is almost proud to tell you...yea yea, I got this wen you hand them the card. In reality though, I always linger long enough to make sure they know what they're doing ;-)
I live in the suburbs and work in the city. Most valets in the burbs will know how to work the key cards however you'll have that one rando that is completely baffled and you have to explain. In the city its never been a problem, it seems all valets out here deal with tesla's all the time and is almost proud to tell you...yea yea, I got this wen you hand them the card. In reality though, I always linger long enough to make sure they know what they're doing ;-)
You are assuming that they will tell the truth. I wory they would lie because they are afraid they sound stupid if they admit they don't know how to drive the car.
They're not likely to lie to you. It's gonna be a lot more embarrassing when they can't figure out how to start the car and have to come find you in the restaurant, hotel, etc.
I did. And the first valet that told me he knew how to drive one was looking for a spot next to the wheel to insert the key. So I, you know, changed my approach.
Silicon Desert
Well-Known Member
I think where I grew up, they are still asking "what is a car?" 
Like others say, I've had mixed results. I usually stand there a minute until they get in the car and drive away. There have been a few occasions where they jump out and ask how to turn it on or put it in drive. That's when I ask if there is another valet that has driven a Tesla?
Like others say, I've had mixed results. I usually stand there a minute until they get in the car and drive away. There have been a few occasions where they jump out and ask how to turn it on or put it in drive. That's when I ask if there is another valet that has driven a Tesla?
Use this link in your browser in your car and set it as a favorite
Fun Tesla Screens, Dashboards, Valet Messages & More
Then use valet 2 and leave it up when you valet. You can even change the language.
The others are fun too.
Fun Tesla Screens, Dashboards, Valet Messages & More
Then use valet 2 and leave it up when you valet. You can even change the language.
The others are fun too.
Cool, but yikes both the Valet pages are a little off-putting. That's sure to miff any Valet driver anywhere
I think waiting a minute to see if they need help or asking "Hey are you familiar with these cars" is a more polite way of handling the situation.
pdx3181
Member
I had to let my valet out of my 3 today. He was locked inside it.
Couldn't believe he knew where to place the card to start it but couldn't get out . . .
Couldn't believe he knew where to place the card to start it but couldn't get out . . .
RayK
Active Member
I'd say if he really was locked inside the car then he didn't know how to put it in Park either.
