Precision Parking

When I throw a party at my home in Santa Cruz, valet parking is the most critical component for a successful event. Without it there is simply no practical way to get a large number of guests to my front door so its absolutely essential I hire a service that I can confidently rely upon. First, I need to know the service is 100% dependable, if valet doesn’t show… my party is over before it starts. And, second, the provider needs to be very experienced and efficient to smoothly orchestrate receiving and parking a heavy rush of arrivals on a steep narrow road in a short period of time. Precision Parking handled the challenge flawlessly with a four man crew, including running a shuttle between the valet staging area and my front door. Derek was the only service offering to make a site visit prior to the event… his willingness to get a first-​hand, advance experience around the unique parking challenge conveyed to me a strong sense of confidence I was working with a pro. He is extremely personable, easy to work with and runs a very competent and reliable service for a fair price… I strongly recommend Precision Parking, especially if you want to sleep well the night before your event.

Precision Parking is a top notch vendor to work with. I contacted Derek about a week before my client’s event looking for a last minute valet. They were able to send me 4 professional parking attendants. The event went smoothly and I have no complaints. Prices are fair and the booking process is very simple. I would recommend this vendor to all of my clients.

Our company needed valet service (Mercedes-​Benz of Fremont) for our vehicle launch party. Precision Parking offered the best rates and services. We will be definitely be using them for our next events! Thanks so much.

We’ve used Derek and his professional and courteous team for our annual 250 guest fundraiser for the past 5 years. This event would not work without a valet service and Derek executes flawlessly every time. This is one element of our event that I never need to be concerned with. His team of energetic, professional, and personable valets are always tuned in to go above and beyond to assist guests and add that special luxury element. They are most definitely deserving of 5 ++ stars!

This was my second time hosting an event where Precision Parking serviced our guests. They did a great job. The guests were thankful for the parking offering and they arrived ready for the party (not late and frustrated due to hunting for 30 minutes in our neighborhood for parking). Precision was very prepared for the event by coming earlier in the week to scope out the area. I plan to hire them again as they totally come through!

I had a party at my house last week with 80 people. We hired Precision Parking for valet service. Where we live, it was going to be a challenge for our guests to find parking. On the day of the party, it started to rain. I was about to run to the store to buy umbrellas for the guests but Derek (owner) arrived to drop off the valet sign/​large umbrella for event plus 6 umbrellas for my guests. The four valet guys arrived before party to set everything up. They were so friendly and professional. I was extremely impressed with the team. All my guests commented on how wonderful they were. Thank you for the great service! I am sending something extra for you guys.
Will definitely use you guys again.

Written on behalf of services provided to Children’s Health Council (CHC): Precision Parking has been CHC’s «go-​to» for valet and parking services for large and small events over the last few years. Most recently, they managed the parking for our Oktoberfest fundraiser in Woodside where we had nearly 400 guests. This was the first time we had an event at this venue and we needed to make sure everything was seamless. Derek’s team came ready to work and did a great job. They are reliable, professional, friendly and consistent. Derek and his team just know how to do it, they will put you at ease from the moment they arrive. A highly recommended company for parking services!

Thank you so much for such great service! Derek («Big D») was great! We hired Precision for our wedding at Clos La Chance on November 2^nd. I referred them to another couple getting married at Clos La Chance next year. Nate was the primary driver and he did a great job! I can’t say enough! Derek is very busy so at one point we played a bit of phone tag, but once he says he’s got your date, no worries. He was more concerned with making sure we had what we needed than with what he was making. It all went great!

We have used Precision Parking as our parking valet service for three consecutive years. The guys are friendly and efficient, on time and professional. Highly recommend.

Working with Derek and his team of valets was a real joy and I can’t say enough good things about them!
I was organizing a new event at a site where nothing like it had ever been held so there were A LOT of unknowns going forward. Derek was extremely accommodating, coming out to view our event site and parking plans ahead of time and ensuring that we had just the right number of valets so that our guests were never waiting long and we weren’t having to pay for more than we needed. He also had plenty of signage so that guests knew that the service was available.
The attendants were professional and impressed our guests with a greeting that welcomed them to our event. Having them really set the tone for our guest’s experience.
Derek and his crew stayed late until the last partiers departed and then made sure the parking area was secure!
We will definitely be using Precision Parking again next year. Thanks Derek!

Precision Parking did a great job for our event with over 100 guests which required parking at the winery where our event was held. I contacted Derek in advance and he outlined a plan for the event and provided me with immediate confidence that he was organized and had done this many times before.
He explained when they would arrive, how they would set up and what we could expect for our guests. I followed up prior to the event and he again provided the confidence that we could rely on his team. On the evening of the event, his team was on site at the time that was discussed and set up exactly as Derek had described.
I was one of the first to arrive and found the Valets to be professional and courteous and they provided a great first impression. The team of Valets clearly take their job of creating first impressions as one of importance. I found them to represent Precison Parking and our event as you would want from the first team that greets your guests.
I expect to work with Precision Parking again and appreciate the job that they did for us in planning and carrying out our event. They did a great job!

Precision Parking did a marvelous job at my last event. Derek quoted me the best price, and I was impressed with the quality of service he provided at such a great value. He was able to meet my budget but didn’t sacrifice on staffing an adequate number of valets. His team was friendly and efficient, and it was clear that they had solid leadership and training. Booking with Precision was incredibly easy, and Derek went out of his way to work with me when I made some last minute changes to the scope of service.
The Precision team showed up right on time and Derek came inside to introduce himself. His team asked me how I wanted them to greet my guests– a thoughtful touch! Their uniforms looked really good, and they stood at the ready for the party to begin. When one of my guests arrived with heavy boxes, Precision staff grabbed the stuff and whisked it inside, returning to their post so quick there was no delay in parking the next cars. These guys are good– and so polite and gracious!
I’ll definitely work with Derek and Precision again.

I wasn’t sure I really needed valet service for my recent event. It turned out to make all the difference! Derek’s crew showed up early on the cold and rainy evening; set up a huge umbrella and kiosk; and greeted each guest with the utmost courtesy and professionalism. They accompanied guests to the front door with an umbrella overhead. They managed to park on our steep street without annoying any of the neighbors. When the party was over, they helped carry party supplies to cars of friends who had helped with the event. Many guests commented about how polite and pleasant the valets were. A class act all around. I will definitely use them again!

I called Precision Parking 5 days prior to an event. I had been on the fence about offering valet parking and decided at the 11^th hour that valet parking would be optimal. Derek answered the phone, was friendly, professional and eager to cut a deal that worked for both of us.
Derek was responsive, and instilled a sense of confidence. He and his crew showed up on time and were helpful and cheerful throughout the event. He concluded his service with a smile and a handwritten thank you note.
I will use Precision Parking again.

I needed valet parking for a company event, which was being held at one of our investor’s homes. I did a price/​service comparison with four other companies before choosing Precision Parking. Precision Parking was the first to respond to my inquiry, and they offered the best value for the service. Derek gave a set price ahead of time, so there were no hidden fees afterward. The valets showed up on time and were very assured. (Confirming the event was a tiny bit scattered, but then it was also only a week’s notice, and everything went hitchlessly the day of.)
Couldn’t ask for better, and I would definitely hire them again.

Above and beyond service. These guys made me feel like royalty! The valet service was several buildings (a bit of a sweaty walk in the heat) from my destination. drove me to the building I needed– then parked my car. They seemed genuinely happy to help. Have an event that requires valet parking so you can hire them and experience their amazing service!!!

I love when a company does so well that you feel compelled to write a review. Derek and his team jumped in literally on two day notice request to valet park our big Comedy Night fundraiser in the Bay Area. I felt like I could call and reach Derek at any time. It was a total personal touch. Our agency was nervous about parking availability and last minute decided to go with Precision Parking. We were SO glad we did. It couldn’t have gone smoother– was worth every penny. I never had to worry or check in about how they were setting up, organizing their end, ect. They had it completely under control as soon as they arrived. Derek and his team were early, really
non– obtrusive, efficient, polite, fun to our guests… was a pleasure. And a bottle of champagne for me after the event? Who does that? They obviously have their operations together!

To say that we were satisfied by Derek Turner and his staff would be a complete understatement. We used Precision Parking for my sister’s graduation party at our house. We mainly wanted valet parking services because of necessity unlike most people who use it as a luxury or to add a nice touch. It is impossible to park outside our house and we live at the top of a hill so we wanted to use valet parking to make it easier for our guests.
First, let’s start from the beginning, there is no automated voice answering machine when you call the office. Nothing is a bigger let down in customer service in this era of new technology than some computer voice saying, «Press 1 for da-​da-​da…» In addition, he also provides his cell phone number. It doesn’t get ANY better than that. I can’t tell you how frustrating it is when you need to reach the service owner immediately and it’s night and the only number you have is their office phone. I haven’t even met Derek in person; the entirity of the service was done via phone/​email.
However, make no mistake, he comes HIMSELF to visit your residence to survey the area. I didn’t meet him during that visit because I was out-​of-​town, yet my mom talked with him and she was very pleased.
Fast-​forward to a week before the event, Derek gives me a quote for the services to be delivered. I found it a bit on the high side, but he had ABSOLUTELY no problem negotiating and I managed to pay a price I was VERY comfortable with.
The day of the event, guest after guest commented on how EXTREMELY courteous the staff was. They greeted all of our guests with a «Welcome to the graduation party.» and did a superb job with parking the cars. In the end, when there were only a few guests left, I told the valet drivers they could leave after the rest of the cars were brought back. They were one step ahead, all of the remaining cars were parked in front of the house and they had the keys ready to give to me.
Whenever we plan to use valet services in the future, which will definitely be a must because again, it is more of a necessity with our residence, we will definitely look to Precision Parking again!

Derek and his guys are the best. i’m a florist and event planner and have used them for several different kinds of events, a 4 day wedding with valet parking, 4 shuttles from 5 different venues… a VIP memorial service with World dignitaries, a 60^th birthday party, and more. always easy going, respectful, on time, and efficient

In one word… Excellent!
I have had the pleasure of working with Derek and his staff at Clos LaChance for the last 6 years. His staff is professional, friendly and helpful to all of our guests. Derek does his best to work with each and every wedding couple to ensure that their experience will be amazing from the first car to arrive, to the last car that departs.
Thank you Precision Parking for outstanding customer service and value.
Sincerely,
Michele Swensen
Event Coordinator
Clos LaChance Winery