Which valet company to hire?

When you plan on offering valet parking for your event, it's a perfect way to enhance your guests' experience and leave a lasting impression. The valet parking company you hire is the first and last impression with your guest. If hiring a valet parking service for your business, many view this as a part of your company.

Is the valet parking company insured? This is the most important question to ask. Even the smallest accident can create a lawsuit in today's litigious environment and can ruin a Company. It is very difficult for valet parking companies to protect themselves when in most instances, the insurance company sides with the individual making the claim (the claimant). In the case of an accident or claim, the claimant must be responded to immediately. With our 29 years of experience in valet parking and in property and casualty insurance matters, we are experts in claims management.

In the unlikely event of an accident or claim, your customer will form an opinion about how the valet parking company handles the issue. Poor handling of the situation could severely damage your relationship with the customer and your company’s image. If the valet company handles the situation correctly, your company’s reputation and your relationship with the customer will be salvaged, if not strengthened.

There are two types of liability insurance your valet service should have:

General Liability insurance provides protection for the parking company for their negligence should they injury or damage someone or someone else's property (i.e. Bodily Injury and Property Damage Coverage) This would be to a third party.

Garage keepers legal liability insurance provides protection for the parking company for their negligence should they damage the customers vehicle in which they have taken into their care, custody and control.

Worker's Compensation Insurance: Workers' Compensation insurance is business insurance that provides medical and disability coverage for employees who sustain job-related injuries. Worker's Compensation insurance policies will cover an employee's medical expenses and reimburse him or her for some percentage of lost wages.

Employers' Liability insurance protects companies against the costs of defending employment-related claims brought by employees for work-related injuries or illness. The Employers' Liability coverage is usually one portion of a standard Workers' Compensation policy.

Prestige Valet Parking.com insures with all of these policies as a standard operating practice.

How do you chose a valet parking company for your event?

Choose a company that has solid references. Choose a valet company that is listed with a local Chamber of Commerce ans is listed in printed telephone directories. If there is ever an issue, customers of clients can contact the valet company directly, rather than having to go through your event host of planner, saving you the hassle or embarrassment. If the valet company is not listed, you should wonder why. A professional valet parking attendant service, we are proud to be members of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce since our inception on Cape Cod in 2006 and with the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce. We are also listed in Yellow Book, Yellow Pages and Verizon Super Pages.