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After identifying the small black protrusion with an opening that represents the stable part of the latch mechanism, it was easy enough to cut a thin piece of plastic a mm or two larger than the opening. A thin strip of duct tape holds the plastic in place, preventing the locking hook from...

Interesting suggestions. I'm going to check the feasibility.

I hate having to slide the armrest all the way back to open the storage compartment. After studying the mechanism I see that sliding the armrest forward disengages the opening mechanism by design. Has anyone discovered a way to open the compartment while forward, using a novel technique or...

Getting Android Auto to function reliably has a bit of a learning curve it seems. Despite my previous post, I still have had problems getting the phone (a Pixel 2) recognized and sharing the Android Auto information it's displaying onto the car display. Thru trial and error I think the answer is...

I found it after driving a bit more. I agree with the suggestion of a driver centered position on the dash. One shouldn't have to look that far to take a glance.

I specifically got the option package with the Bose sound system so I could rock my music in the Bolt. I'd enjoyed premium sound in my BMW i3 and wanted the same in my new car. Music streamed from the phone or via SIrius XM the sound quality was not what I had hoped. Last night I grabbed a...

Just a quick tip for new owners... In order to use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, there are "switches" in the Settings tab that must be enabled before you can tap on "Projection", to show your phone display on the car screen. You must also Bluetooth pair your phone to the vehicle for everything...

For over a decade all my cars have had an exterior temperature displayed somewhere on a display. Have I missed it thus far or did Chevy miss including this feature?

My wife's BMW X3 shows constant warning messages as soon as the weather turns cold if the tires contain air. Filled with nitrogen (free at Costco) the problem goes away entirely. The sensitivity of the system may vary by manufacturer, but in my experience is not theoretical at all with a...