Whats Valet Parking like?

[scheps]

Anyone used it recently in bne or syd? how does the pricing structure work? coz just came across a 4 pass for $199. Do you get a complimentary hose down clean?

Do you guys think thats worth it (significant saving?)?

 

[markis10]

Used to be good value and handy when running late, now that its no longer run by Hertz, I have not heard any compliments, and the costs have gone up significantly.

 

[frankxinyu]

where did you buy those passes from? thats pretty good value i would think

 

[markis10]

It's part of the Christmas promo:

SPECIAL OFFER: QANTAS VALET PARKING 4 X PASSES FOR $199

 

[munitalP]

I used to use Valet all the time in MEL, then alone came GFC and it all ended

I liked the fact that you could pull up to the door, paperwork done and checked in in minutes even with luggage.

 

[QF WP]

+1 to markis10 and munitalP. I think that's great value

 

[Browny23]

Just dont get your car washed by them(Melb), had my one week old car washed by them and they left fine scratches all over the car. The car had never been washed before and they told me that it wasnt caused by them and that it must have been there before. Told me they gop over the car and highlight any marks or scracthes when they recieve the cars. Their paperwork indicated that my car had scratches on the right hand side wheels, so they had obviously done the correct procedure. I asked the manager to show me the scratched on my wheels, which she couldnt find cause I didnst have any.

Anyway after two weeks of arguing with the management to get the car fixed, all it required waas a cut and polish(which cost me $500), they offered me some more free valets and washes, yeah thanks cause I want you to mess my car up more.

Just my experience, parking should be fine, but avoid wash at all costs!

 

[UP4014]

I use QF valet all the time in Sydney, the first day works out a bit more expensive but after that there is little difference. I don't go for the wash.

I like the separate check in counter at the valet parking desk, makes it easy to check in.

Matt

 

[scheps]

ok good to know about the car wash!

anyone know what the brisbane one is like? in terms of how they take care of your car and checking in process?

Found the pricing sheet, not that much more than parking in the long term bit.....

Umm also based on calendar day rather than 24 hours....

Wonder if get 3 points per dollar by buying that xmas promo voucher...

 

[markis10]

anyone know what the brisbane one is like? in terms of how they take care of your car and checking in process?

Sit up the road near the car hire service places close to the GA apron and watch the valet cars being driven to their parking, you will soon get an idea of their treatment and where they live while your away, they are parked in an open carpark near AAE/Catering from memory and the road makes for a nice 0-400m testing track apparently (ex staff member from quite a few years ago told me that, take it with a grain of salt), things have probably changed since then:

 

[MrJetset]

I used to use Qantas Valet in SYD T3 when it was run by Hertz. As I drove to and from the airport I became more aware as to how the staff in high vis vests driving luxury cars would drive over kerbs and the cement median strips, to and from the long term carpark (where I presume they park the cars?), to make their job faster. I immediately stopped using the service because I didn't want my vehicle driven in that way.

I will use Qantas Valet at T1 and T2 when dropping off and picking up pax as all they do is move the vehicle into an adjacent parking space until you pick it up.

 

[serfty]

How would these work for a multi day park?

Is it a 'voucher' per day (e.g. a three "calendar day"/2 night par would use ¾ of the total voucher)?

Qantas Airport Valet Parking | Let us look after you

 

[markis10]

How would these work for a multi day park?

Is it a 'voucher' per day (e.g. a three "calendar day"/2 night par would use ¾ of the total voucher)?

Qantas Airport Valet Parking | Let us look after you

Its a voucher for one day:

• 4 x Qantas Valet Parking vouchers
• Save up to 30% in Sydney & Melbourne
• Save up to 25% in Brisbane
• Only $199
• Offer ends 31 December 2011
• Savings above are based on one day Valet parking.
• Use individually or in multiple combinations for Qantas Valet Parking or Basic Plus Car Clean servic
• Valid for use until December 2012
• Can be only used at: Sydney Dom Terminal 3, Melbourne Airport, Brisbane Dom Airport, Perth Dom Airpo

Applicable GST included for Australian deliveries only.

 

[serfty]

Its a voucher for one day:...

Got that! However the following implies more than just that:

...

• Use individually or in multiple combinations for Qantas Valet Parking or Basic Plus Car Clean service

 

[markis10]

You can use the package for up to 4 calendar days parking or three and a basic car clean worth $63 is the way I read it!

 

[excell]

Have used the T3 and T1 valet parking in Sydney.
I love the fact that they have my car rego and details as well as frequent flyer details on record.
You just roll up to the front door check in baggage etc all within 5mins....Brilliant.
Come back to washed car ready and waiting when you arrive back.
Well worth it if only going for 1or 2 days.

 

[MrJetset]

When Hertz ran the service the price at T2 and T3 was precisely the same as the DOM carpark, so it used to be a no brainer.

 

[samh004]

I’ve been told to try Valet Parking as it’s not too much more than what the airport charges ($30 more is a bit), but saw they’re still offering the 4 passes for $199, so that’s about $8 more for convenience… I realise there’ve been a few threads, with this one 9 months old at last post, but are there any frequent users in BNE?

I assume I get no points for using a voucher too, but that’s no worry with the saving, so long as it’s easy to use. I see I can become a frequent customers, but wont be my first visit, however do I need to book a spot before I arrive?

Thanks for any help/advice.

 

[simongr]

Come back to washed car ready and waiting when you arrive back.

Hmm - not sure ours was washed...

It was a great service though for mrssimongr - she is a pretty nervous flyer so having that assurance of just getting out of the car and checking in was great.

 

[trippin_the_rift]

Valet in BNE would save ~10mins.
Your car is in the sun all day and it's not like it stays under 3krpm from a cold start when it's returned to you.

Valet undercover is a different story. Your car is secured undercover, never moved and they don't get a chance to take it over 20km/hr. But the time saving is almost zero.

What they really need is "first class parking", where the bays are in premium locations center of parking structure where it's not affected by weather and wider and longer bays where doors cannot be dinged. Also park it yourself with no valet. I would pay more than the valet cost for this and they could get rid of those pesky staff who chew up the bottom line.