valet parking....

[Burrito]

so i hate valet parking, especially some restaurants that have a valet when i can easily park myself. how do you handle the conversation when you ask to self park (even in the back of the lot) and the valet refuses... i'm never too keen on given someone my car and getting a piece of paper stating they are not liable for anything they do.

 

[AYSLA]

so i hate valet parking, especially some restaurants that have a valet when i can easily park myself. how do you handle the conversation when you ask to self park (even in the back of the lot) and the valet refuses... i'm never too keen on given someone my car and getting a piece of paper stating they are not liable for anything they do.

Park nearby and uber there and back I guess

 

[run-the-joules]

Park nearby and uber there and back I guess

Exactly it. If they don’t offer self park, I park elsewhere. If it’s close I’ll walk, if it’s not I grab an Uber.

 

[GolanB]

This may be helpful: Who’s liable for damage done by a valet? | Insurance Center

 

[aiya]

If they don't allow you to self park at a valet stand, it is usually not out of spite but rather an insurance liability requirement. I wouldn't take the denial personally. Just hand over the key card or self park elsewhere. Not much you can do to change their mind.

 

[jbrady3324]

This may be helpful: Who’s liable for damage done by a valet? | Insurance Center

This is true. My friend went through this and the valet ended up paying. It was a painful experience.

The liability language is meant to mislead the customer to not even bother trying to file a report, but also protect the valet from fraud.

 

[muleferg]

I went to Blowing Rock NC one time driving a 4000 Audi sometime in the 1980's. Did the valet at the Best Cellar. When we were waiting for the Audi. the guy pulled up in a Mercedes got out, and handed me the keys. I thought for minute and, told him I was the poor man driving the Audi.

 

[PURE NRG]

so i hate valet parking, especially some restaurants that have a valet when i can easily park myself. how do you handle the conversation when you ask to self park (even in the back of the lot) and the valet refuses... i'm never too keen on given someone my car and getting a piece of paper stating they are not liable for anything they do.

Depending on the car being parked and the establishment I'm visiting, I'll either 1) trust them to do it, 2) park it myself somewhere nearby and walk, or 3) choose to bring my business elsewhere that is more accommodating.

 

[ewoodrick]

Easy, you start with $$$ and if they still deny, assume that it's a liability issue and you have no option. Oh, if they make you sign something that says they are liable, it shouldn't be enforceable. Just like trucks that post "Not liable for rocks falling from truck" on the back. They are indeed liable.
Don't forget that in many restaurants, your probably isn't the most expensive car there.

 

[Twincam23]

Tell them you don’t have your spare card keys and your phone is the only key that you can’t part with.
Worked a couple of times I’ve tried it.