Notice: No more Valet cards

genalex · 01-03-2006, 01:43 AM

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Originally posted by Bill Merchant@Jan 3 2006, 01:40 AM
So much remained on the old PriusChat. Here's a link to <a href=\'http://priuschat.com/forums/valet-card-english-amp-spanish-translations-vt67.html?highlight=valet+spanish\' target=\'_blank\'>English and Spanish</a> versions of the card in PDF format.

The last time I let a valet park my Prius, I forgot to give him the fob. I had left the car in READY, so he just drove it away and parked it. When I came out of the restaurant, I handed him the fob so he could start it and bring it back.

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Bill, this has been troubling me. If left in ready without the fob can the car be driven away (stolen)?

Three60guy · 01-03-2006, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bill Merchant@Jan 3 2006, 12:40 AM
So much remained on the old PriusChat. Here's a link to <a href=\'http://priuschat.com/forums/valet-card-english-amp-spanish-translations-vt67.html?highlight=valet+spanish\' target=\'_blank\'>English and Spanish</a> versions of the card in PDF format.

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Well you can't beat that. Print your own copies.

Thanks.

Bill Merchant · 01-03-2006, 02:05 AM

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Originally posted by DaveinOlyWA@Jan 2 2006, 10:42 PM
i wouldnt want the car left unlocked

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Yes. If the car is in READY and you exit the car it will beep at you to remind you, but the car is still on and ready to go, so anyone can drive it away. You don't have to push the PARK button and then the POWER button to secure the car; just press POWER when you get out. Since starting a Prius is so easy, with the fob in the car, it's no hassle to power it off every time you get out.

Paradox · 01-03-2006, 03:39 AM

Mine came with a pack yesterday as well, seemed like it was a lot more than 10. First thing I said to myself was "These will never be getting used since no one drives my cars but me..."

**efusco** · 01-03-2006, 09:07 AM

While I'm pretty careful to find out if the car wash guys and valets (rarely used around these backwoods parts) know how to drive the Prius or not by asking specific questions about what they know "Do you know how to put it in gear and put it in park?", I do let others drive it. I think it's almost a responsibility of us Prius owners to try to help decrease the general level of ignorance about Prius. I want the car wash kids to know a Prius when they see it and feel confident that they can handle it properly.

I used to use the valet card...I think I've only ever used one out of the pack and I just use the same one each time. But to tell you the truth I don't think anyone's ever looked at it. They spend time studying the dash and poking at the Power button, but never have I noticed anyone stop, take a breath, grab the card and read it.

Maybe at a larger facility where the car would be parked 3 levels above and I couldn't keep an eye on the situation AND the valet driver was different than the one I left the car with originally it would be good to leave it out and pray that the kid would actually take the time to read it if he/she got "stuck", but I have a feeling it's more likely I'd see him come running down the 3 flights of steps saying "Do you have another key? All this had was the remote."

MarinJohn · 01-03-2006, 11:18 AM

By now it's been a few years and most people in the auto service sector have experience with the Prius in my area. The Prius is Ubiquitous in these parts.

jeromep · 01-05-2006, 04:17 PM

The Prius valet cards are a standard stock item. Any Toyota dealer or parts department should be able to order extras for you from their normal distribution channels.

Indicate your disgust with this situation and ask them to order more of the cards from their documents and supplies channel. You should get a full stack for free with the car, not a partial stack as it seems you got, and they should eat the cost of the replacement stack of cards.

SulkyGirl · 01-05-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by DaveinOlyWA@Jan 3 2006, 01:17 AM
you can have mine. i thought they were useless. besides, i wouldnt trust anyone with my car anyway

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I'll take yours! I don't want to trust anyone with my car either, but in L.A., I swear, you HAVE to sometimes. The first month I was too scared to valet, and I ended up picking restaurants, bars, etc based on whether they had self-parking or not. It got old.

typhoon · 01-05-2006, 07:50 PM

You can have mine too. The entire stack is still in the console tray.

Three60guy · 01-05-2006, 07:56 PM

Hey typhoon in Milwaukee, I'm in Racine just south of you. If you want to give em away I'll pick em up next time I'm up there.

01-03-2006, 09:07 AM	#15
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,059 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	While I'm pretty careful to find out if the car wash guys and valets (rarely used around these backwoods parts) know how to drive the Prius or not by asking specific questions about what they know "Do you know how to put it in gear and put it in park?", I do let others drive it. I think it's almost a responsibility of us Prius owners to try to help decrease the general level of ignorance about Prius. I want the car wash kids to know a Prius when they see it and feel confident that they can handle it properly. I used to use the valet card...I think I've only ever used one out of the pack and I just use the same one each time. But to tell you the truth I don't think anyone's ever looked at it. They spend time studying the dash and poking at the Power button, but never have I noticed anyone stop, take a breath, grab the card and read it. Maybe at a larger facility where the car would be parked 3 levels above and I couldn't keep an eye on the situation AND the valet driver was different than the one I left the car with originally it would be good to leave it out and pray that the kid would actually take the time to read it if he/she got "stuck", but I have a feeling it's more likely I'd see him come running down the 3 flights of steps saying "Do you have another key? All this had was the remote." __________________ Evan E. Fusco, MD Seaside 04BC9/OEM EVb/NAV & auto-BT/XM Radio, CAN-View, Shark Fin, BT Stiff. Plate, Skid Plate & Strut Support

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01-03-2006, 03:39 AM	#14
Paradox BourbonEnthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SI, NY Posts: 208 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Mine came with a pack yesterday as well, seemed like it was a lot more than 10. First thing I said to myself was "These will never be getting used since no one drives my cars but me..."

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MarinJohn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,303 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	By now it's been a few years and most people in the auto service sector have experience with the Prius in my area. The Prius is Ubiquitous in these parts.

01-05-2006, 04:17 PM	#17
jeromep Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Eastern Washington State Posts: 821 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The Prius valet cards are a standard stock item. Any Toyota dealer or parts department should be able to order extras for you from their normal distribution channels. Indicate your disgust with this situation and ask them to order more of the cards from their documents and supplies channel. You should get a full stack for free with the car, not a partial stack as it seems you got, and they should eat the cost of the replacement stack of cards.

01-05-2006, 07:50 PM	#19
typhoon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 6 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	You can have mine too. The entire stack is still in the console tray.

01-05-2006, 07:56 PM	#20
Three60guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Racine, Wisconsin Posts: 765 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Hey typhoon in Milwaukee, I'm in Racine just south of you. If you want to give em away I'll pick em up next time I'm up there.