u/telemachos90210

My '23 Bolt EUV developed the "clicking washer" problem just before the warranty expired, so it's in the shop now -- waiting over a week just to be diagnosed. The dealer has only one EV tech who apparently has to do the diagnosis and the repair, even though the problem isn't electrical.

OK, they've confirmed that the anti-click washers are worn down. They wanted to charge me $875.03, but I insisted that they were covered by the warranty. Now they're balking because the washers are merely "worn down," and the service person thinks GM will only pay if the washers are "broken." She's consulting with the "warranty" folks. 🤦

Does that make sense? Surely GM will pay if they're merely worn, since they're making noise?

By the way, of course they came up with a list of other recommended repairs:

• A/C BG Deorderize [sic] $295.15 (is this a joke?)
• Cabin Air Filter $81.74
• BG Brake Fluid Exchange $198.45 [but according to the manual, this isn't due until after 5 years, or in 2028]
• Four wheel alignment $149.95 and this was performed at the same dealership this past March!!

"Stealers," indeed.

Are you all thinking twice about buying another Chevy because of the awful dealers?

I know, the demographics probably aren’t favorable. OurTime gives the most likes, but most are out of state, and the profiles (if not empty) are lackluster. Bumble, where people are rarer, has shown better candidates than Hinge. FB Dating is largely a miss.

My profile has no bathroom or mirror pics, no dead fish or guns.

I’m a humanities Ph.D., seeking someone well educated, accomplished.

My profile text is something like this:

“Let’s banter and trade quips. I love literature, film, and art, but also swimming, biking, & baking. My favorite streaming series right now is “For All Mankind.” I’m passionate about sustainability & while I drive an EV, I prefer my bike.”

Thoughts?

2023 Bolt EUV Premier. At low speeds, when I ease up on the brakes (so regen kicks in) or slightly depress the accelerator, I hear a “scrunching” sound. Does sound like a spring.

What could this be? Is it covered by warranty? Mine expires at the end of the month.

Update: is it this?

Creaking Noise on Acceleration and sometimes on Deceleration - Many reddit posts. No TSB on this one but this is a common repair for most EVs due to the instant torque, increased weight from battery, and exposure to bumps/potholes in the road. It has to do with the control arms/bushings/swaybar end links. Also, very expensive to repair, up to $3-5K. I'd get this done under warranty if you can.

“In an ENM marriage with 2 kids. Venturing solo and looking first and foremost to find real connection with people, whether centered around physical intimacy, friendship, nerding out on interesting topics, or all of the above.
Feeld is a good place to find people who are ENM/poly friendly, so here I am. Not heavily immersed in the kink world but open minded.
I tend to get over-stimulated in loud, crowded places and meeting a lot of new people all at once, so I'm not a big party person, but | like to go out to movies, plays, comedy shows, and do outdoorsy stuff, and I'm often happy just to stay in for some good conversation and more.”

How is this possible with kids?

So the FM radio in the 2017 Bolt has RDS, but in the 2023 Bolt EUV, it doesn’t?!

I wanted to put in a word for the dating app FEELD, mentioned here on more than one occasion. First of all, if you’re not into kink or ENM and prefer plain-vanilla relationships, those people are there, too. But what really strikes me as novel about FEELD is that the vast majority of users actually take the time to complete their profiles — which aren’t filled with clichés and hackneyed phrases, either! It also seems startlingly anti-MAGA.

I haven’t had any pings or matches for the moment, but it’s refreshing.