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    ? Mechanic NW GTA ?

    I have a 2016 Spark EV that will be for sale as soon as I get a safety certificate . All 4 brake rotors and pads have been replaced with after market parts. It needs parking brake parts which are only available from GM. Has anyone ordered from mygmparts.ca or .com ( GM OEM parts and a...
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    clicking sound on acceleration from low speed

    An intermittent noise , coming from frontend , started a month ago. Becoming more noticeable. FB Spark EV forum - motor mounts were suggested Took to my regular mechanic for test drive - He suggested CV joint. 4 yrs and 69,000 kms - seems early for this . Should be a warranty item - 5 yr -...
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    ? OnStar overage charge ?

    Just signed up for OnStar WiFi hotspot promo. 3 GB or 3 months whichever comes first. Nice! What is the rate if I go over ? I will probably continue with the Hotspot feature only. OnStar service ends Dec 31 2020 though.
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    12 volt battery life ?

    12v battery - showed 11.6 v on Volt meter. Powered car. Lots of idiot lights, couldn't move Spark. Shifted into L R and D .... nothing. I put the Spark 12 v battery on charger for an hour in driveway last night . Started to rain . unhooked . This morning with charger on 12v . Powered up car -...
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    12 volt battery life ?

    Has anyone replaced their. OEM LN1 AGM AC Delco battery ? At what age ? mileage ? Got a scare yesterday . 12v battery drained after taking a long time changing wheels and battery maintenance. Charged 12 v and ( 15.7 v from voltmeter). car ! icon on left dash . Cleared code with a...
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    TPM sensor - Which to buy ?

    I bought these https://www.ebay.ca/itm/362873055822?ViewItem=&item=362873055822 Listed for $58.99 Seller accepted my $50 offer . Free shipping . no extra taxes Canada Post was really late in shipping . No difference. Cold snap . Just installed wheels yesterday. Works ! Car automatically...
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    TPM sensor - Which to buy ?

    Just ordered 4 - General Altimax RT 43. 195 55 R15. to go on aftermarket rims that came with the car. Sensors were never installed What TPMS should I buy ? Thx
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    Greenlots ?

    Will wonders never cease !!! Last week I got a $9 refund on my credit card . Today my Greenlots RFID card arrived .... from Calgary CANADA Great ! Card is purple ..... seems more logical to have a Greenlots card .... green ? But I don't have a degree in marketing.
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    Greenlots ?

    And just found mention ,; Chargepoint and Greenlots have a roaming agreement for the past year. Has anyone used a Chargepoint RFID card at a Greenlots charging station ? I use Chargepoint chargers the most. Greenlots are rare in my area. Google reference to a Chargepoint / Flo roaming...
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    roof rack or roof tie down straps ?

    Any suggestions ? I want to transport a windsurf mast ( 2 piece - so 8' ) and boom next summer . Tight and awkward to place inside. TIA
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    Greenlots ?

    OK. I have the App. Not optimistic about getting the card or a refund on it. BTW, in Ontario / Canada . myEVroute is an unreliable Charging network. Poor customer service. Got government funding several years ago.
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    Change ownership with GM

    I bought a 2016 Spark EV privately last August . Been procrastinating. Today I called the 1-877 number to get the ownership changed with GM for warrranty , software updates , recalls etc. I was told to contact OnStar from the car . I connected , but since that division is closed Sunday . Try...
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    Where do we all live? Sparks are dispersing.

    I'm in Brampton ( NW of Toronto ) Canada. bought 2016 in Montreal and drove back last August. An adventure. Yet planning to drive it over 1000 miles to east coast next summer. Very , very happy with the car !!! : ) Winter range is a lot less , but OK for my commute. And lots of free DCFC and...
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    Greenlots ?

    Anyone have a Greenlots RFID card ? I ordered online - $9 mid October. Called the 1-800 number a month ago . Still haven't received yet .
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    Potential Buyer questions

    I have a white 2016 1LT . with the funky cloth / nylon seats. I like. Probably breathes a bit. Does get dirty. Bought the car in Montreal 2 months ago and drove it back. An adventure. Did a test spot clean with Oxy Clean solution. It will work well . I have a driver seat cover to put on for...
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    ? rear brake damper removal ?

    I posted on the reddit Spark EV forum too. Has anyone replaced rear brake pads on the Spark EV ? Not sure how to take damper off . It's on top of and attached to the slider pin that I want to clean and re lube . There is a plastic cover . I feared breaking it. Via youtube videos , for...
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    Vehicle history

    Carfax on my recent Spark EV private purchase was uneventful . No maintenance entered - Though my mechanic said front brakes had been done recently No accidents And for an extra $15 no lien Asked at bank - they can't do a lien check for a client So $62 taxes included - online
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    new member

    I signed up a week ago . I drove a BMW i3 at plugndrive last week. Impressive acceleration , but out of my budget. I'm hyped to buy a Spark EV. I owned a primitive Pontiac Firefly. Converted to EV as a high school autoshop project Under powered . 96 V lead acid batteries. Had a GE motor and...
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