Valet

[chronopc]

I'm going to use a valet to park my car for the first time this week. I'm curious what experience other people have had with valet service. Are people confused with how the Model 3 operates?

 

[kbecks13]

Depends on where you're located, in SoCal they've already seen plenty of them and know to ask for the key card when you get out

 

[pandam3]

- activate Valet mode via the app as you exit the car... I forgot if you need to set it up first as a dirver profile
- I’ve got a case for the card so it is not easily mixed up... got a set on Amazon... it is nice and leather and has a detacheable key ring for house keys
- give the valet a big enough tip to keep the car up front to minimize any damages the valet can inflict... last time I did that the Valet charged me up to 80% SOC at the hotel I stayed at for free. (Well not exactly free since the tip was big enough to cover the cost of supercharging the battery at a tesla supercharger)

 

[Abstrakt1]

not living in Cali, you spend ten minutes explaining it, they laugh like you are an idiot for thinking they don't know how to use a car and then they proceed to open the door with the emergency handle. I try to avoid it at all costs.

 

[chronopc]

It's going to be in San Francisco so hopefully the restaurant I'm going to has seen its share of Model 3.

 

[Trevor B]

I'm going to use a valet to park my car for the first time this week. I'm curious what experience other people have had with valet service. Are people confused with how the Model 3 operates?

Leave it at home, take Lyft

 

[chronopc]

Leave it at home, take Lyft

I checked the estimate and it would be $48 each way. Lol

I could take Bart and then Lyft but I rather not risk getting mugged.

 

[DUBM3]

I checked the estimate and it would be $48 each way. Lol

I could take Bart and then Lyft but I rather not risk getting mugged.

The main point is you don’t have to deal with the city’s traffic and drivers, also “drink and NOT drive”

 

[devilmountain]

I checked the estimate and it would be $48 each way. Lol

I could take Bart and then Lyft but I rather not risk getting mugged.

I refuse to take BART anymore, it is filthy and disgusting. From Walnut Creek area I usually take Uber or Lyft and it is worth all the money. There is no damage to my vehicle and I can have a few drinks. I think last time I paid about 52 each way.

 

[chronopc]

I refuse to take BART anymore, it is filthy and disgusting. From Walnut Creek area I usually take Uber or Lyft and it is worth all the money. There is no damage to my vehicle and I can have a few drinks. I think last time I paid about 52 each way.

I'll think about taking Uber or Lyft. I'm kind of interested to see how the Valet experience is so I might take my car this time.

 

[chronopc]

I ended up driving and using the Valet. I didn't have to say a word, seems like the Valet knew how to operate the car.

 

[Brenkj]

I'm resurrecting this thread because I'll be valet parking with my new Model 3 for the first time tomorrow night. So is the key card basically for valet Parking (and a backup for the phone)? What is "Valet Mode"? Thanks.

 

[V__2]

I'm resurrecting this thread because I'll be valet parking with my new Model 3 for the first time tomorrow night. So is the key card basically for valet Parking (and a backup for the phone)? What is "Valet Mode"? Thanks.

Print and put in car:
Dropbox - valet instructions.pdf

See page 39
https://www.tesla.com/content/dam/tesla/Ownership/Own/Model 3 Owners Manual.pdf