Risk · 6 min read

How to Handle Vehicle Damage Claims at Valet

How to record a car’s condition on arrival and keep the evidence you need when a guest says valet damaged their car.

1. Why claims are hard to settle

Repairs on premium cars are expensive, and some marks were already there before the car arrived. Without a record from drop-off, it is the guest’s word against your driver’s.

2. A quick walk-round at drop-off

Train attendants to walk round the car (front, driver side, rear, passenger side) and photograph any existing marks with the plate in frame. In ValetBee, staff can add up to four photos of the car at check-in. They stay private to your venue, are never shown on the guest’s ticket link and are deleted 30 days after the ticket ends.

3. Keep a custody record

Record who parked the car, who fetched it and when. ValetBee keeps this on each ticket’s timeline, which helps you establish who handled the car if a claim is made.

Frequently asked questions

What if a guest refuses a walk-round?
Explain that it protects them as well as the venue. If they still refuse, note that on your records.

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