Tesla should number Key cards

[TSLY]

How is a valet supposed to ID one key card from another? Valet parking is bad enough without confusing them or having to suffer from them misplacing yours. Tesla should number Key cards. That's a no brainer! Scotch taped a white dot on mine, just to avoid any hassle.

 

[STS-134]

How are they supposed to tell two identical Toyota keys apart? They're supposed to track them by placing them in or with something that identifies the owner. If they're mixing them up then they fail as a valet, and you should not only pay them a 0% tip but should also get free parking.

 

[dhrivnak]

How is a valet supposed to ID one key card from another? Valet parking is bad enough without confusing them or having to suffer from them misplacing yours. Tesla should number Key cards. That's a no brainer!

I wrote my name on mine. Simple easy fix.

 

[TSLY]

How are they supposed to tell two identical Toyota keys apart? They're supposed to track them by placing them in or with something that identifies the owner. If they're mixing them up then they fail as a valet, and you should not only pay them a 0% tip but should also get free parking.

Keys can be attached. How do attach a key card? Shoulda, coulda, woulda -- a word to wise.

 

[samps]

I’ve seen valets use little ziploc type bags with labels on them for Tesla key cards. It’s the valets responsibility to figure it out and your personal responsibility to mark yours if need be for your use.

 

[jjrandorin]

I’ve seen valets use little ziploc type bags with labels on them for Tesla key cards. It’s the valets responsibility to figure it out and your personal responsibility to mark yours if need be for your use.

Thats how tesla itself does it (little bags). At least, that is what I saw when I was in there for service a couple weeks ago.

I wondered about this myself, when I first got my car in 2018. (/e shakes cane....) "Back in my day" (lmao) there were not nearly as many teslas as there are now, and model 3s were pretty new so no one really knew what to do with them. I got a lanyard style holder for my keycard, that I keep in my glove compartment.

I dont valet anywhere unless its mandatory (I avoided it with my other vehicles too), but I like to be prepared in case. Now, of course, these cars are basically toyota camry's so any valet would have had to figure out how to ID these cars a long, long (long) time ago.

 

[MY1stEV]

Typically when you valet, there is a claim ticket, one part is given to the driver, the other part stays with the keys. They probably just tape their part of the stub to the keycard.

You could put a label on your keycard with your license plate number if it gives you some peace of mind.

 

[STS-134]

Keys can be attached. How do attach a key card? Shoulda, coulda, woulda -- a word to wise.

Their problem not yours. That's literally what they are being paid to do.

 

[LoudMusic]

Are you new to valeting? It's not your job to identify the keys. It's their job.

But if you're concerned, here's a great option.

Amazon.com : tesla model 3 key card holder

 

[Corndart]

Of all the first world problem / weird flex posts...sheesh.

How in the world would a number on the card help associate with a car?

 

[jcanoe]

I have a collection of badge holders from various jobs. I would use one of the badge holders to hold the key card and add a label.

 

[LoudMusic]

I have a collection of badge holders from various jobs. I would use one of the badge holders to hold the key card and add a label.

And printed instructions on how to use it with the car

 

[jcanoe]

And printed instructions on how to use it with the car

So basically -

1) Hold key card up to door pillar by driver's door to unlock vehicle
2) Place key card on center console close to arm rest and step on brake pedal to shift to Drive.
3) Channel Frances McDormand in Almost Famous while shouting "Don't do drugs!"

 

[AlexHung]

It certainly depends on the location. I’m on vacation now and the hotel valet knows exactly how to operate the car with the key card, without a single instruction from me. Not surprising because this is in LA so I assume they have plenty of prior experience with Tesla.

 

[herrlich98]

You could put a label on your keycard with your license plate number if it gives you some peace of mind.

This would work for the valet but also for any random person who found it if you misplaced it.

Your saved addresses are also disabled in car in valet mode for similar reasons.

 

[CapsEngineer]

Are you new to valeting? It's not your job to identify the keys. It's their job.

But if you're concerned, here's a great option.

Amazon.com : tesla model 3 key card holder

I keep one of these in the car for valet, tire service, etc because it makes it easier for them to attach their tags. When I handed It over to the guy at the tire place, he said it was a good idea. I know they service a lot of Teslas there and I was shocked. I told him he should get a bunch of them with his business information printed on them to give to his customers.

 

[tashtibet]

age of blame game-if we all use tiny bit of common sense this world gonna be quieter & more peaceful.

 

[Hunt3r]

Interesting. I valet 3 to 4 times a month, never once has anyone one ever confused the card or asked how to use it.

 

[TSLY]

Are you new to valeting? It's not your job to identify the keys. It's their job.

But if you're concerned, here's a great option.

Amazon.com : tesla model 3 key card holder

I'm not new to valets, I just don't trust them. I've had keycards misplaced and cars damaged. Here's a temporary solution to prevent my keycard getting mixed-up with a dozen others.

 

[drtimhill]

Keys can be attached. How do attach a key card? Shoulda, coulda, woulda -- a word to wise.

I just popped a leather holder around mine