Valet trouble

It is always such a stress! Sorry to read this.

May the Horse be with you....

 

Most valet companies have insurance for this and will pay for the rim repair.

Usually you get it repaired and submit the invoice to them and they send you a check.

Don’t be too stressed. At least it’s not body damage.


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It’s a simple fix that should cost around $100-$200 and will look the same as new. It’s not worth getting stressed about.

 

Next time you pay extra make sure you bring the keys with you...sorry about what happened

 

Good thing is that those wheels are actually a pretty simple design and finish - just straight up powder coat or paint, no special machine finishing required.

Worst case scenario, you are out of the car for 2 days and you have to pay $200-$300.

Of course, that still sucks. Try to get security footage from the hotel. Most likely, the hotel and the valet guys are actually separate companies. The hotel can help you out with contact information and the aforementioned security footage, but ultimately, you'll have to deal with the Valet company.

 

I preplan all my trips and never let anyone else park it.

 

I hit a pot hole and did a lot worse. It's fixable pretty easily. Yes a hassle and disappointing but this can be made as good as new.

 

I would not look back at your decision making. I think you did what any of us would in this situation. As other have mentioned, this is fixable. Hopefully the hotel will make good with you in some fashion by either paying to fix it or putting you up in one of their suites.

 

Simple solution - never valet your car!

 

Agreed! Never ever valet my cars... there are more bad stories than good ones when it comes to valeting.

To the original poster... you never know... the valet people may have taken your car for a joyride and caused the damage that way.

Recently my wife had her Chanel's sunglasses stolen out of her car when she valeted her car.

If a place insists on parking my car for me and won't let me do it myself and I don't get to keep my keys I am not going in!

 

Just curious. Which hotel?


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so sorry to hear about this. i would be stressing too until the rims were perfectly fixed. really no excuse for this even if they are in a hurry. its a 458 for goodness sake. i've had my rims repaired and you can't even tell the difference. looks like new. best

 

Sorry this happened to you, but, as others have said, it appears to be a straightforward and inexpensive repair. Still, I know how frustrated I'd be, so you have my sympathies.

That said, it's absolutely fundamental: never give a car (any car) to a valet. I have long since established contacts with all of the valet venues in my area and simply email them when I make a hotel and/or restaurant reservation to let them know that I'll be in on a certain day and time. Some have VIP lots and others have reserved areas upfront, but all will allow me to self-park. If I'm surprised with valet "service" at a new place, I'll ask for self-parking on the spot and leave if they won't allow it. Also, nobody gets to hold the keys. Don't fall for the "fire lane" BS, either. If they want me to move my car, they know where to find me. Again, if they're unwilling to accommodate me, I'm unwilling to spend a penny at their establishment - and it only rarely comes to that.

 

My sons best friend was a valet at the Hardrock here on San Diego, he would routinely drink at least a 6 pack prior to his shift. He has so many stories that would make you cringe. The concept of me handing my keys to someone I don' know so they can then move my car sometimes only yards away and I pay them for this is mind blowing to me. I don't let friends drive most of my cars why would I let someone I've never met do so? What's the problem with me putting it into a spot maybe 50' away then let me pay a fee for that spot? It a few occasions I asked if I could put the car into the spot myself and they reluctantly obliged but I paid the valet fee and kept my keys after telling them flat out I don't let anyone drive my cars. I haven't valeted my cars in a long time and I won't do so in the future unless forced regardless of how high end the place might be. As for this post - so sorry you're were the victim here hope it works out well fortunately it is the wheel but still that totally sucks... I highly doubt the hotel will let you view their video

 

I have had stuff stolen out of my cars and seen the valet guys fight over who was going to drive my car... no way in hell would I let them ever touch my car!

 

Indeed ! Never ever !

 

Unfortunately you can't trust valets. Once I saw the valet at Caesars Palace in Vegas open a car door of a guests car into the side of another guests car (both were valeted).

I guess that guy wanted to damage two cars in one go for maximum efficiency!

 

I've noticed a couple threads with the topic of "Do you ever let your friends drive your Ferrari?" and the answer is usually a resounding "NO."

Yet a valet gets the keys...?

 

They didn't get mine Friday night, got some nasty looks and a shocked response when I told them "I'll park it myself you point to which spot you want me in as I don't hand my keys to anyone ever"

 

The best way indeed !