Recent content by Lithim

Leased my 2012 electric car (non-Bolt) in 2013 thru Ally finance. Toward the end of the lease (two years) I contacted Ally to ask about a reduction in the residual value for a purchase of the car. They did not want to talk at all. When the lease came due due I went to the dealer to turn in the...

Heres one testimonial for leasing: In 2013 I leased (first time ever) a 2012 electric car for two years. Toward the end of the lease I contacted the finance company to ask about negotiating the residual value. They were not willing to discuss the issue. On the day I was turning in the car at the...

I seem to recall that the "parking brake" used to be called the "emergency brake" years ago. Those of course where all mechanical (cable linkage) not electrically operated. Who is going to set the parking brake in their garage anyway, unless the floor is sloped. Setting the parking brake first...

Is the Bolt designed with the SAE combo plug? If so, why did GM ignore the Chademo standard that's used by thousands of cars (other than Tesla) in the USA and other parts of the world? Thoughts??