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    tires rotation surprise

    well the manual is probably a copy-paste-modify from the gas spark version, and some of the differences may have gone overlooked. i guess you can emphasize that you have to rotate *tires* not *wheels*. even though it's (somewhat) mentioned in the manual, i dont think there's many of us that read...
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    General Opinions From Owners Please

    my sparky is probably going to hit 10,000mi today by the time i get home. i've looked thru all the opinions on this topic and i mostly agree with them. seems like the spark is attractive for a down-to-earth demographics, and is never going to have a "fan base" or an "enthusiasts" website. i'm...
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    tires rotation surprise

    first and last time i took sparky to the dealer (story here) it had almost 7500mi. they told me they also did a complimentary tire rotation. i was skeptic, the fronts were still looking more used than the backs, but yeah, whatever. at least they tried to be nice. today i had to take sparky to a...
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    My Spark EV t-boned, damage only to rear driver side door

    oh man, i'm sad to see that happen, but i was to say, isnt that "t-boned" expression a little overrated for a spark?... i would rather go with i-boned. :) anyways, glad everybody's ok and you got it fixed fast.
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    Release the brake pedal before you power-off! (really?...)

    it looks to be about holding the foot on the pedal for a longer time, not just having it on the brake when you power off. Bryce had the right idea, i will do it again just to make sure that the dealer didnt just come up with some BS. (i wonder if i should call the dealer before, and tell them...
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    Release the brake pedal before you power-off! (really?...)

    Interesting thing happened to me today, and i thought sharing it may be helpful. I pulled over at one point to pick up a phone call, and i powered off the car. Once i was done with the call, i tried powering back on, and... a whole bunch of interesting things started happen. Practically the car...
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    Ca rebate check?

    i received the check today, exactly 8 weeks after the date that my application got approved. i was a little worried, because they told me it takes 6-8 weeks but sometimes less. it may also be that they receive chunks of financing from the government, and they pay all the applications they...
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    How long did it take to get your plates in CA?

    i did the same for the large ones, and since they are wrapping around the corner for about half their size i just didnt put the small one anymore. i'll let you know if i'm gonna get a ticket for that. :P
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    Charging Questions re SPARK battery

    common sense tells me that if the batteries were not safe to repeatedly charge to 100%, the default charging were set for 80% or whatever, and you would have to manually push it for 100% when needed. that, and the computer would probably had a counter of how many times you can fully charge to...
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    So the salesman tells me...

    public charging stations are 240V, and you can expect from them the same performance (charging time) as from a 240V unit that you have at home. you can charge any electric or plugin-hybrid car currently on the market at most of the public charging stations. it's your call regarding the...
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    First Spark EV owner to get a speeding ticket?

    is it moral to congratulate you?... :)
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    Spark trip, efficiency, and range logs

    OMG. you (actually your husband) seem to have way bigger problems than shuffling chevys around! wish him get well soon from us.
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    Buying experience and a few questions

    i took a close picture of it with my phone, making sure the numbers are readable. by the way, people at that California Energy Center or whatever is called, who are in charge of managing the funds and rebate claims, are shockingly helpful and responsive. it's a pleasure to call or email them...
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    Spark trip, efficiency, and range logs

    curiosity: do you use one spot in your garage, or 2 spots, for your new cars? :) on a more serious note, how do you deal with having 2 charging stations, so you can charge both cars at the same time?
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    iPhone mounting system

    i still cant believe the manufacturers didnt start yet to integrate mobile phone cradles in the dashboard. although those would probably add $1500 to the price of the car... the UI of the center monitor is a joke. an overlay banner that covers the static banner and then some? yuck. i would have...
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    So the salesman tells me...

    oh, if you have one of those lightning chargers next to your house, then your dilemma makes sense. if i had the same, i can think of scenarios when i would go there just because i need an emergency charge. how often would that happen? if i extrapolate statistically my first 2 months, i would...
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    So the salesman tells me...

    In this case i would take it back to the dealer and ask them to demonstrate how they would charge the car on the charger that you were promised it would work. If they fail, they should take the car back. If you dont have the possibility to install your own charger at home, you bought the wrong...
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    Home Charging Stations, What Do You Guys Have??

    that sucks. i didnt get the free installation, just a $500 voucher for the equipment. a decent installation (underground conduct between my house and my garage, with separate meter) will be at least $1000. i have a bosch 30apms with an 18ft cable.
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    Suggestions: Dear Chevrolet

    i got one more: turn off the power when the doors are locked from the remote, and the remote is outside of the car (i know there is a way to detect keys inside the car). confirm that with a sad "waah-waah-waaaah" tune.
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