Current Notes: The Used EV Resource

Removing Spireon Lojack GPS Tracker

This past winter, I noticed there were some wires sticking out near the OBD-II port that would sometimes hit my left foot when it was resting on the…

Jul 21 • Paul Lefebvre

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Quick Tip: Takeout Hook

I finally had an opportunity to use the takeout hook on the glove box door to transport some yummy poké bowls home.

Jul 10 • Paul Lefebvre

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June 2026

Polestar Banned in the U.S.!

On June 25, 2026, Polestar announced that the federal government denied their waiver to sell their cars in the U.S.

Jun 27 • Paul Lefebvre

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Polestar 2 Wiper Adjustment and Replacement

Learn how to adjust wiper arm positioning and replace the wiper blades.

Jun 22 • Paul Lefebvre

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Polestar 2 Windshield Woes, Part 2

Here's an update on my windshield replacement.

Jun 8 • Paul Lefebvre

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Polestar 2 Windshield Woes

While driving home from my parents’ place last Friday, a small rock hit and chipped the windshield.

Jun 1 • Paul Lefebvre

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May 2026

Annoying Things About the Polestar 2

Polestar 2 is my favorite car, but there certainly are a few things I find annoying.

May 4 • Paul Lefebvre

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April 2026

Thoughts on Polestar 2 Software Update 5.0.10

One nice thing about Polestar 2 is that it can get over-the-air (OTA) software updates.

Apr 26 • Paul Lefebvre

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Using an OBD-II Reader to get Battery State of Health on your Polestar 2

A common thing I hear from people is concern about the health of their main EV battery.

Apr 19 • Paul Lefebvre

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Salem Kicks Gas 2026

After attending the Salem Kicks Gas EV Show in 2025, I had to go back for this year’s show, which was on April 12.

Apr 13 • Paul Lefebvre

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New Shoes for my Polestar 2: Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive

I bought my 2021 Polestar 2 a year ago with about 25K miles.

Apr 4 • Paul Lefebvre

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March 2026

My Polestar 2 One Year Review

I purchased my 2021 Polestar 2 on March 31, 2025. It’s now essentially been one year since then, so it is time to give a review of how that first year…

Mar 30 • Paul Lefebvre

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