Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Valet Parking shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Valet Parking offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Valet Parking at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Valet Parking? Wrong! If the Valet Parking is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Valet Parking then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Valet Parking? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Valet Parking and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Valet Parking wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Valet Parking then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Valet Parking site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Valet Parking, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Valet Parking, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
restaurant in Mexico City, an urban area.
Valet parking is a parking
service offered by some restaurants, Retailing#Shops and stores, and other businesses. In contrast to "self-parking", where customers find parking on their own, customers' vehicles are parked for them by a person called a
valet. This service either requires a fee to be paid by the customer or is offered free of charge by the establishment.
Explanation
A valet is usually an employee of the establishment, or an employee of a third party valet service. When there is a fee it is usually either a flat amount or a fee based on how long the car is parked. It is customary to tipping the valet who actually parks the car. However if the establishment does not have a charge as long as you use their facilities it is customary to tip at least $5.00. Some cars come with an additional key known as a
valet key that starts the ignition and opens the drivers side door but prevents the valet from gaining access to valuables that are located in the trunk or the glove box.
Valet parking is most often offered (and is most useful) in urban area areas, where parking is scarce, though some upscale businesses offer valet parking as an optional service even though self-parking may be readily available. For example, in wealthy suburban areas like
California's Silicon Valley, some
hospitals (like Stanford University Medical Center) offer valet parking for the convenience of
patients and their visitors. On the other hand, where parking is
not scarce, such as on the Las Vegas Strip, it is used as a convenience to patrons. Some hospitals, like the
Yale-affiliated Greenwich Hospital (Connecticut) on Connecticut's Golden Coast, have such limited space for parking that the
emergency room is valet parking only (to fit as many cars in as possible; see Efficiency, below).
Efficiency
An advantage of valet parking is that it is possible to park more cars into the same space, in what is generally known as "stack parking." The reason is that the valet holds all the keys and is able to park the cars two or more deep, because he can move cars out of the way to free a blocked-in car.
Another type of stacking is what's called lane stacking. This is useful for events where guests arrive roughly simultaneously, say in the case of a wedding reception. The point of this procedure is to keep the lane (or lanes) of incoming traffic flowing forward so that guests are spared a long wait time for valet service. This is usually accomplished by designating one or two of the valets to be "stackers", who simply "push" the cars up fifty feet or so and prepare it for a quick "take-away" for a returning valet to park. The process is then repeated until all cars are parked, utilizing as much lane space as possible, meanwhile keeping the lanes moving.
An additional advantage of valet parking, aside from stacking, is that valets can park cars closer and straighter than some customers may park. This will save them space in the parking lot or garage, and prevent the inconvenience of going to different floors by cramming everything in.
Last but not least, an efficient valet service will have implemented (or at least prepared) a system to handle the expected number of cars and guests. This includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: designated greeters, stackers, and parkers, a system for marking car locations, and sometimes even providing shuttle service for valets at large venues in order to expidite car return times at the end of the event.
Luxury
The whole basis behind valet parking is the luxury of the service provided. Most locations and events that provide valet parking do so to provide a higher level of service. This includes but is not limited to bring the car up front, having the doors opened for the guest, and in some cases extra services which include cleaning and detailing of the vehicle.
See also
restaurant in
Mexico City, an urban area.
Valet parking is a parking
service offered by some restaurants, Retailing#Shops and stores, and other
businesses. In contrast to "self-parking", where customers find parking on their own, customers' vehicles are parked for them by a person called a
valet. This service either requires a fee to be paid by the customer or is offered free of charge by the establishment.
Explanation
A valet is usually an employee of the establishment, or an employee of a third party valet service. When there is a fee it is usually either a flat amount or a fee based on how long the car is parked. It is customary to tipping the valet who actually parks the car. However if the establishment does not have a charge as long as you use their facilities it is customary to tip at least $5.00. Some cars come with an additional key known as a valet key that starts the ignition and opens the drivers side door but prevents the valet from gaining access to valuables that are located in the trunk or the glove box.
Valet parking is most often offered (and is most useful) in urban area areas, where parking is scarce, though some upscale businesses offer valet parking as an optional service even though self-parking may be readily available. For example, in wealthy suburban areas like California's
Silicon Valley, some hospitals (like Stanford University Medical Center) offer valet parking for the convenience of patients and their visitors. On the other hand, where parking is
not scarce, such as on the
Las Vegas Strip, it is used as a convenience to patrons. Some hospitals, like the Yale-affiliated
Greenwich Hospital (Connecticut) on Connecticut's Golden Coast, have such limited space for parking that the emergency room is valet parking only (to fit as many cars in as possible; see Efficiency, below).
Efficiency
An advantage of valet parking is that it is possible to park more cars into the same space, in what is generally known as "stack parking." The reason is that the valet holds all the keys and is able to park the cars two or more deep, because he can move cars out of the way to free a blocked-in car.
Another type of stacking is what's called lane stacking. This is useful for events where guests arrive roughly simultaneously, say in the case of a wedding reception. The point of this procedure is to keep the lane (or lanes) of incoming traffic flowing forward so that guests are spared a long wait time for valet service. This is usually accomplished by designating one or two of the valets to be "stackers", who simply "push" the cars up fifty feet or so and prepare it for a quick "take-away" for a returning valet to park. The process is then repeated until all cars are parked, utilizing as much lane space as possible, meanwhile keeping the lanes moving.
An additional advantage of valet parking, aside from stacking, is that valets can park cars closer and straighter than some customers may park. This will save them space in the parking lot or garage, and prevent the inconvenience of going to different floors by cramming everything in.
Last but not least, an efficient valet service will have implemented (or at least prepared) a system to handle the expected number of cars and guests. This includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: designated greeters, stackers, and parkers, a system for marking car locations, and sometimes even providing shuttle service for valets at large venues in order to expidite car return times at the end of the event.
Luxury
The whole basis behind valet parking is the luxury of the service provided. Most locations and events that provide valet parking do so to provide a higher level of service. This includes but is not limited to bring the car up front, having the doors opened for the guest, and in some cases extra services which include cleaning and detailing of the vehicle.
See also
Valet parking - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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