the present invention relates generally to the field of paging systems for alerting valet personnel to ready a car for pickup , and particularly to systems and methods allowing the owner of a car to wirelessly page the valet personnel to ready the car for pickup . the present invention is particularly adaptable for use by any valet parking service provider or by drivers who desire to utilize valet parking services . the systems and methods of the present invention allows the valet personnel to be alerted in advance of a customer &# 39 ; s arrival , and provides for a window of time for the valet personnel to begin the process of readying the customer &# 39 ; s car for pickup before the customer has even arrived at the valet parking &# 39 ; s location .