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| ![]() i think the valet might have stepped on the accelerator pedal instead of brakes. OR might have tried to make the engine roar (forgetting to put the car in "P" mode instead of "D" mode) - which made the bull run! |
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Then i came across an interesting point on another forum: The pedal arrangement is only this bad on RHD cars! On LHD cars (the majority of Gallardos sold), this isn't a problem since the left front wheel intrudes into empty space where the dead pedal should be. Only on the RHD models does it push the accelerator over towards the center of the footwell! cya R | |
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| ![]() On a lighter note, poor valet must be feeling like Brazil football team players after their 7-1 drubbing in semifinals. |
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| ![]() Man i would be crying my heart out if if it were my gallardo. Even seeing the pictures sends shivers |
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| ![]() If you have a Fund-For-Replacement-And-Repair-Of-Super-Cars-To-Be-Crashed-By-Hotel-Valets that runs to 200 crores you can laugh this off as just another day. If not, you are supremely stupid and need to learn things the hard way - Never give your cars to valets anywhere in the world. Not just 5 star hotels. And if you give your car to your irresponsible relatives to have it crashed by a hotel valet you have indicated your idiocy quotient is even higher. And the cherry on top is you (a) have made some headlines for the sensationalism starved media, (b) are the focal point of speculation in every automotive forum (c) will be wasting your time with lawyers, courts and insurance companies and (d) in the end get to face the music all alone. Should be enough to make you Pause before pressing the Repeat button again. |
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was mentioned in this thread, i realised it would be applicable only for rhd models. | |
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| ![]() On the bright side this has created awareness among people and now they will be more careful while dealing with valets. Also, all major hotels would be following this closely and may take steps to educate the valets regarding such cars etc. There is always a silver lining. I never give my car for valet and always Park it myself no matter how much extra I have to walk. But, many of my friends feel good giving it to valet. |
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| ![]() I know this is not on the news yet, but the hotel has already compensated the owner with damages worth rs 3 cr. (insider info - legal firm) BTW - in a situation like this, it is critical we all know that any one who provides a valet service or parking service or area is responsible for any damages that may incur out of using such a service, whether free or paid. (there's a case law for this, cant remember the parties) Disclaimer: I've only got to know this, this could also just be speculation. Cheers Aayush |
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![]() They seem to have compensated for the repairs and the major hit the resale value will take. No one with the money would spend that much on a 500+ bhp accidental car. So much for not Parking your car yourself. | |
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| ![]() There's lesson in this for all of us. Don't be in such a hurry to give your beloved car to a Valet. I used to have a Type 2 Honda City (automatic). The Valet came back to me and told me that the 2nd was a little tight. It seems that he was trying to move it from 2nd to D3 and D4 while the vehicle was in motion. While the move from D3 to D4 is fine, its not advisable to use 2 while the vehicle is moving. This is why he found it tight. Most places the Valet would not know this. |
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| ![]() Couple of drivers who were engaged by me told that most valets are those who have little or no experience and cannot find a proper job. A parallel is there in city bus services, where rookie drivers generally work at the bus depot before going on a regular route. |
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| ![]() I seriously doubt the hotel will compensate the owner for an amount of 3 cr,through legal recourse or otherwise, as they can always state that the disclaimer on the valet tags clearly mentions that parking/cars driven at owners risk. Besides, they can also push for the owner to claim whatever is granted by his insurance co and at most pay for the remainder of the repair costs involved. |
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I say the above as I am myself an Insurance professional and we issue such policies to our clients on a regular basis. | |
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