Notice: No more Valet cards

Three60guy · 01-03-2006, 01:04 AM

I had asked my dealer to make sure I get a good amount of valet cards with my Prius delivery. Upon taking delivery I was given a pack of ten cards but was told they had come from their own dealer demo. According to the dealer, Toyota no longer provides valet cards to 2006 owners.

To those who are not aware what they are......Toyota provided instructions on a small card to give to the valet who parks your car for you. They provided the essential info you needed to operate the car. It was printed on both sides and had a cut in it already for you to slip into your key ring.

I thought this was a good idea and am sorry to see it go. Glad, however, that I had specifically asked for them and, as a result, received a pack of them anyway.

Thought everyone would like to know. If others are having different experiences please share here.

Thanks.

frankie_delaware · 01-03-2006, 01:16 AM

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Originally posted by Three60guy@Jan 2 2006, 10:04 PM
If others are having different experiences please share here.

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I received a pack with my new '06 today, I don't know how many, seems it was more than ten. I didn't have to ask, but I'm glad I had the checklist I found on Priuschat to know to look for them.

Don't know if I'll be letting any valets park my Prius, though!

fd

DaveinOlyWA · 01-03-2006, 01:17 AM

you can have mine. i thought they were useless. besides, i wouldnt trust anyone with my car anyway

mmfjj · 01-03-2006, 01:23 AM

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Originally posted by Three60guy@Jan 3 2006, 02:04 AM
I had asked my dealer to make sure I get a good amount of valet cards with my Prius delivery. Upon taking delivery I was given a pack of ten cards but was told they had come from their own dealer demo. According to the dealer, Toyota no longer provides valet cards to 2006 owners.

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Well, I found a whole pack in the 06 Pkg #7 I picked up yesterday. Since I didn't make any special request for it, I assume it's still standard equipment.

genalex · 01-03-2006, 01:28 AM

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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 used to worry that the Philly lot jocks wouldn't be able to move the car 'cause Prii are not very common hereabouts. Tried once with the card (got a dirty look). Next time no card, just asked if he knew how to run it (got a really evil stare).

Fuhgetaboudit!

Three60guy · 01-03-2006, 01:30 AM

Interesting feedback. Looks like I got wrong info from the dealer. I have to admit they were not having a very good day today. Way too many deliveries all in one day. That could have contributed to it.

galaxee · 01-03-2006, 01:37 AM

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Originally posted by DaveinOlyWA@Jan 3 2006, 01:17 AM
besides, i wouldnt trust anyone with my car anyway

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ditto, man. ditto.

genalex · 01-03-2006, 01:37 AM

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Originally posted by Three60guy@Jan 3 2006, 01:30 AM
Interesting feedback. Looks like I got wrong info from the dealer. I have to admit they were not having a very good day today. Way too many deliveries all in one day. That could have contributed to it.

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Always remember, car salesmen, like their forebearers, horse traders, were never celebrated for their integrity.

Bill Merchant · 01-03-2006, 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.

DaveinOlyWA · 01-03-2006, 01:42 AM

i wouldnt want the car left unlocked

01-03-2006, 01:04 AM	#1
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	I had asked my dealer to make sure I get a good amount of valet cards with my Prius delivery. Upon taking delivery I was given a pack of ten cards but was told they had come from their own dealer demo. According to the dealer, Toyota no longer provides valet cards to 2006 owners. To those who are not aware what they are......Toyota provided instructions on a small card to give to the valet who parks your car for you. They provided the essential info you needed to operate the car. It was printed on both sides and had a cut in it already for you to slip into your key ring. I thought this was a good idea and am sorry to see it go. Glad, however, that I had specifically asked for them and, as a result, received a pack of them anyway. Thought everyone would like to know. If others are having different experiences please share here. Thanks. __________________ 2006 Package #8 Barcelona Red beauty with Gray Leather Interior w/automatic door lock, side molding, EV Mode & Nav/Bluetooth override modifications. Part II of Modifications. Rear bumper protector. Scangauge II. OEM 2006 XM Satellite Radio & OEM black all weather floor mats. Also, LockPick basic. (360guy <--- An all around guy (get it? round = 360) yada yada) Click links below for Gasoline Prices. United States Color Temperature Map \| Local gas prices (enter your own zip code) \| Oil Prices \| City & State Average Prices While giving equal coverage to two opposing sides may seem appropriate in political discourse, it is manifestly inappropriate in discussions of science, where objective truths exist. Media, are you listening? Global warming is real and mankind is causing it. It is not open to political debate. The sooner we recognize this the sooner we can repair the damage already made.

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01-03-2006, 01:17 AM	#3
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,378 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	you can have mine. i thought they were useless. besides, i wouldnt trust anyone with my car anyway

01-03-2006, 01:30 AM	#6
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	Interesting feedback. Looks like I got wrong info from the dealer. I have to admit they were not having a very good day today. Way too many deliveries all in one day. That could have contributed to it.

01-03-2006, 01:40 AM	#9
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,949 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 49	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.

01-03-2006, 01:42 AM	#10
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,378 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	i wouldnt want the car left unlocked