SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Im sick of valets!!!
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Im sick of valets!!!
I just got a ticket for driving with my headlights off. Do these morons not understand that automatic means the lights go off on their own, they turn the lights off every time and I never notice it. Do you think I can at least go back and get my $10 back tomorrow, sorry for the rant I am just ticked off right now. Has this happened to any of you all before
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I just got a ticket for driving with my headlights off. Do these morons not understand that automatic means the lights go off on their own, they turn the lights off every time and I never notice it. Do you think I can at least go back and get my $10 back tomorrow, sorry for the rant I am just ticked off right now. Has this happened to any of you all before
I would NEVER, NEVER...
Did I say; NEVER!!!
let Anyone TOUCH my car. PERIOD.
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If you noticed a previous trend of valets always turning your lights off, shouldnt you get into the habit of checking them after getting your car back? And if it was dark out, how did you not notice they were off?
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Btw,the other day a valet (young kid) was so excited to see an SL65, so I told him to take it around the block but not get in trouble.
Came back 5 minutes later with the biggest grin I've ever seen and brought the keys to my table.
Car parked up front...
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You name it i've had it or got it...
i have had 4 valets curb new wheels on my cars and only payed attention enough 1 time to get my money back....and that was because i caught it the next morning. usually they dont cover it if you dont catch it at the time of pick up...but the restaraunt knew i spend 10k plus a year there and frequent there often. if it wasnt for that they would of got me that time too. amazing how bad of drivers they are for a job that you would figure would require for driving ability...
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How can he not notice they turn them off everytime? He is stating the he in fact, DOES notice they turn them off everytime, by stating they turn the lights off everytime. So, on previous occasions when drving your car, how did you notcie the lights were off then, and make the assumption it was done by the valet. Surely you had to be drving, notice the lights were off, then think, "The valet must have turned off my lights." So what was so different about this particular occassion? You got a ticket for driving without your headlights. Suck it up, pay the ticket, and go on about your life. I dont see how the valet is at any fault here. Shouldnt it be your responsibility as a driver to make sure your lights are on? Personally, I dont see how its possible for anyone to drive with there lights off at night. I cant see a damn thing. That usually hits a note that "Hey, I cant see. Maybe I should turn on my lights."
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I swear this forum is like 90% good people and 10% a pain in the ***, every time I leave and then come back a few weeks later thinking maybe itll be different but it never is. I was merely saying how frustrated I was simply because valets at nice places park quite a few benzes and every single car has the same automatic lights yet these guys continue to turn the lights off manually. I was seeing if this happened often with any other members here.Yes it was dark and yes I should have noticed but you know what I didn't I'm sorry, continue with the grand inquisition.
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Well based on the OP, the valet continuously turn off his lights. I am assuming this is the first time he has gotten a ticket since he has not mentioned previous tickets from the other times the valet turned off his lights. Given this information provided, it has been known in the past that the valet turn off his lights. I dont know about you but if I noticed the trend of the valet turning off my lights, I would make it a priority to check them when getting my car back from valet. Also note that the OP contradicts himself in this quote:
How can he not notice they turn them off everytime? He is stating the he in fact, DOES notice they turn them off everytime, by stating they turn the lights off everytime. So, on previous occasions when drving your car, how did you notcie the lights were off then, and make the assumption it was done by the valet. Surely you had to be drving, notice the lights were off, then think, "The valet must have turned off my lights." So what was so different about this particular occassion? You got a ticket for driving without your headlights. Suck it up, pay the ticket, and go on about your life. I dont see how the valet is at any fault here. Shouldnt it be your responsibility as a driver to make sure your lights are on? Personally, I dont see how its possible for anyone to drive with there lights off at night. I cant see a damn thing. That usually hits a note that "Hey, I cant see. Maybe I should turn on my lights."
How can he not notice they turn them off everytime? He is stating the he in fact, DOES notice they turn them off everytime, by stating they turn the lights off everytime. So, on previous occasions when drving your car, how did you notcie the lights were off then, and make the assumption it was done by the valet. Surely you had to be drving, notice the lights were off, then think, "The valet must have turned off my lights." So what was so different about this particular occassion? You got a ticket for driving without your headlights. Suck it up, pay the ticket, and go on about your life. I dont see how the valet is at any fault here. Shouldnt it be your responsibility as a driver to make sure your lights are on? Personally, I dont see how its possible for anyone to drive with there lights off at night. I cant see a damn thing. That usually hits a note that "Hey, I cant see. Maybe I should turn on my lights."
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They don't hand out valet jobs to just anyone.....
But don't know of a decent office bldg/restaurant/hotel (almost all of which have valet pkg) in LA/SF/Chic, etc that doesn't let car nuts park own car in front (and away from plebeian cars/taxis/limos, etc) and keep own key...prefer car stay up-front near valets, to avoid vandalism, etc risk of self-parking in any public pkg garage/lot/street.....universal language of generous tips is very clear/effective
Valet my car (w/above controlled paramaters) daily at my office pkg garage and my usual daily dining spots, etc....and have never had an issue....in fact, one of my favored restaurants often has two-three CL63s or 599s parked in front....cars of regulars who tip valets well and have had similar positive expces....
Have zero interest in wasting time having a car repaired that is curb scuffed/dinged (or worse), no matter who pays....nor would I want to drive any car post-damage repair.....opportunity cost (of a guy who commutes via a new $150K+ car) vs trivial cost of a generous tip: easy analysis IMO....
Am OCD enough re: my cars/driving to have a start-up sequence w/my CL63 (lock doors; press seat mem button to reform bolster settings; put seat ventil and/or heat on; put lights on (for safety; DRL's/auto mode don't activate tail lts, esp in daytime; and, IMO, a lit-up car w/high-powered, advanced headlights and LED tail lts is so cool, even in daytime
) so wouldn't forget anyway....these cars are simply too interesting to drive to not appreciate all the nuances that lesser/old-tech/older cars simply lack.....
But don't know of a decent office bldg/restaurant/hotel (almost all of which have valet pkg) in LA/SF/Chic, etc that doesn't let car nuts park own car in front (and away from plebeian cars/taxis/limos, etc) and keep own key...prefer car stay up-front near valets, to avoid vandalism, etc risk of self-parking in any public pkg garage/lot/street.....universal language of generous tips is very clear/effective
Valet my car (w/above controlled paramaters) daily at my office pkg garage and my usual daily dining spots, etc....and have never had an issue....in fact, one of my favored restaurants often has two-three CL63s or 599s parked in front....cars of regulars who tip valets well and have had similar positive expces....
Have zero interest in wasting time having a car repaired that is curb scuffed/dinged (or worse), no matter who pays....nor would I want to drive any car post-damage repair.....opportunity cost (of a guy who commutes via a new $150K+ car) vs trivial cost of a generous tip: easy analysis IMO....
Am OCD enough re: my cars/driving to have a start-up sequence w/my CL63 (lock doors; press seat mem button to reform bolster settings; put seat ventil and/or heat on; put lights on (for safety; DRL's/auto mode don't activate tail lts, esp in daytime; and, IMO, a lit-up car w/high-powered, advanced headlights and LED tail lts is so cool, even in daytime
) so wouldn't forget anyway....these cars are simply too interesting to drive to not appreciate all the nuances that lesser/old-tech/older cars simply lack.....
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Beat me to it,same question...
Btw,the other day a valet (young kid) was so excited to see an SL65, so I told him to take it around the block but not get in trouble.
Came back 5 minutes later with the biggest grin I've ever seen and brought the keys to my table.
Car parked up front...
Btw,the other day a valet (young kid) was so excited to see an SL65, so I told him to take it around the block but not get in trouble.
Came back 5 minutes later with the biggest grin I've ever seen and brought the keys to my table.
Car parked up front...
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The first and last time I left my car with a valet, he had turned the lights off. They are valets for a reason...they're not rocket scientists. I wanted to leave my car with the valet in Vegas but they are such idiots, I don't trust any of them...I honestly think that they don't know the difference between a Hyundai and a Mercedes...
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I just got a ticket for driving with my headlights off. Do these morons not understand that automatic means the lights go off on their own, they turn the lights off every time and I never notice it. Do you think I can at least go back and get my $10 back tomorrow, sorry for the rant I am just ticked off right now. Has this happened to any of you all before
That sucks man, I hate it when valets turn my auto lights off, move my steering wheel, my seat settings etc. I also hate it when car detailers do it. I hate it even more when the dealer does it. When I notice it, I think to myself, "Don't F'ing touch my settings, you idiots." I am paying them for their services, not make my life more difficult.
As for not noticing your lights were off, big deal, sometimes if the streets are lighted well enough you won’t notice it. Bottom line is the cop was just a huge d!ck who should have let you off with a warning after hearing your story.
There's nothing wrong with using a valet with your expensive cars. Most valets are decent and you always get the good upfront spots. They will usually watch out for your car as well if you tip them well. Sure some are morons and can possibly jack up your car, but if you are that worried about your car getting messed up you probably shouldn't be driving it. Anyone at anytime can smash their car door into yours when they park next to you and get out. That's a lot more common than any valet damage.
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That sucks man, I hate it when valets turn my auto lights off, move my steering wheel, my seat settings etc. I also hate it when car detailers do it. I hate it even more when the dealer does it. When I notice it, I think to myself, "Don't F'ing touch my settings, you idiots." I am paying them for their services, not make my life more difficult.
As for not noticing your lights were off, big deal, sometimes if the streets are lighted well enough you won’t notice it. Bottom line is the cop was just a huge d!ck who should have let you off with a warning after hearing your story.
There's nothing wrong with using a valet with your expensive cars. Most valets are decent and you always get the good upfront spots. They will usually watch out for your car as well if you tip them well. Sure some are morons and can possibly jack up your car, but if you are that worried about your car getting messed up you probably shouldn't be driving it. Anyone at anytime can smash their car door into yours when they park next to you and get out. That's a lot more common than any valet damage.
As for not noticing your lights were off, big deal, sometimes if the streets are lighted well enough you won’t notice it. Bottom line is the cop was just a huge d!ck who should have let you off with a warning after hearing your story.
There's nothing wrong with using a valet with your expensive cars. Most valets are decent and you always get the good upfront spots. They will usually watch out for your car as well if you tip them well. Sure some are morons and can possibly jack up your car, but if you are that worried about your car getting messed up you probably shouldn't be driving it. Anyone at anytime can smash their car door into yours when they park next to you and get out. That's a lot more common than any valet damage.
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I swear this forum is like 90% good people and 10% a pain in the ***, every time I leave and then come back a few weeks later thinking maybe itll be different but it never is. I was merely saying how frustrated I was simply because valets at nice places park quite a few benzes and every single car has the same automatic lights yet these guys continue to turn the lights off manually. I was seeing if this happened often with any other members here.Yes it was dark and yes I should have noticed but you know what I didn't I'm sorry, continue with the grand inquisition.
You are probably lucky that all they have done is mess with the lights!
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I swear this forum is like 90% good people and 10% a pain in the ***, every time I leave and then come back a few weeks later thinking maybe itll be different but it never is. I was merely saying how frustrated I was simply because valets at nice places park quite a few benzes and every single car has the same automatic lights yet these guys continue to turn the lights off manually. I was seeing if this happened often with any other members here.Yes it was dark and yes I should have noticed but you know what I didn't I'm sorry, continue with the grand inquisition.
Would you complain if he adjusted your mirrors so that he wouldn't run into anything as he was backing your car into a parking spot then failed to return them to to the initial position before turning the car over to you?
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I just got a ticket for driving with my headlights off. Do these morons not understand that automatic means the lights go off on their own, they turn the lights off every time and I never notice it. Do you think I can at least go back and get my $10 back tomorrow, sorry for the rant I am just ticked off right now. Has this happened to any of you all before
Hello, first post here. Just signed up an account so I can research Mercedes models. All I have to say is, WOW!!! How dare they to turn off your lights for you. How dare they not know Mercedes vehicles have auto shut off lights. Perfect example of people blaming others for their mistakes. Take ownership, and move on.
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Hello, first post here. Just signed up an account so I can research Mercedes models. All I have to say is, WOW!!! How dare they to turn off your lights for you. How dare they not know Mercedes vehicles have auto shut off lights. Perfect example of people blaming others for their mistakes. Take ownership, and move on.
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Hello, first post here. Just signed up an account so I can research Mercedes models. All I have to say is, WOW!!! How dare they to turn off your lights for you. How dare they not know Mercedes vehicles have auto shut off lights. Perfect example of people blaming others for their mistakes. Take ownership, and move on.
. Too bad so many have nothing positive to add to ANY subject as well as apparent excess of time. MOVE ON!!
