M'S CHEVROLET VOLT DIED - HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED NEXT

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This video chronicles the unfortunate demise of the presenter's 2012 Chevrolet Volt, detailing a cascade of complex and costly issues that rendered the vehicle unsafe and impractical. The primary culprit identified was a failed thermistor within the battery pack, leading to a prohibitive repair quote of $6,500 from the dealership, with an estimated 6-12 month wait for parts. This figure, coupled with the $10,500 still owed on the car, effectively totaled the vehicle. Despite the initial disappointment and the temptation to return to internal combustion engine vehicles, the presenter, with significant community support from a fundraiser, was able to purchase a newer, more reliable 2019 Chevrolet Bolt LT. The review highlights the emotional difficulty of this decision, the practical necessity of reliable transportation for work, and the long-term financial benefits of a newer vehicle with a warranty, ultimately concluding that while repairing the old Volt was the 'greener' ideal, the math did not support it.