Category Archives: Newton Nissan

Twisted CHAdeMO charging session

Posted on September 1, 2019 by jpwhitehome

I tested my CHAdeMO adapter at Newton Nissan of Gallatin TN. Due to the charging station configuration the CHAdeMO cable put a half twist into the Tesla CHAdeMO adapter pigtail. The adapter returned to normal after the session was complete, … Continue reading →

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Another expensive out-of-warranty repair

Posted on June 23, 2017 by jpwhitehome

One morning recently when I unplugged and started my vehicle I saw a warning lamp on the dashboard. I had seen this lamp once several years before after charging at a faulty public charging station. I wasn’t too concerned, the … Continue reading →

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New Battery at 99,000 Miles

Posted on December 3, 2016 by jpwhitehome

End of life for the old battery Even with workplace charging I only had 8 miles to spare on a full charge. Fall temperatures reduced the range from what I was getting in the summer. With a cold snap due … Continue reading →

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Padlock removed from DC Fast Charger at Newton Nissan

Posted on May 23, 2015 by jpwhitehome

Common sense has prevailed and Newton Nissan have reversed their earlier decision to padlock their DC Fast Charge unit. I noticed this on Memorial Day weekend and asked the staff inside if the padlock was gone for good. They confirmed … Continue reading →

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DC Fast charger blocked by an EV parked overnight

Posted on March 24, 2014 by jpwhitehome

“Sorry sir, the keys are locked up and we can’t move it.” The sales staff were very helpful and apologetic but they could not move a LEAF parked in the bay reserved for Quick Charging. So how did that happen? … Continue reading →

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Second Unscheduled Maintenance Visit

Posted on February 15, 2014 by jpwhitehome

I notice last weekend when I visited the ATM that the drivers window would not roll down on my LEAF. Other windows worked just fine, the problem was isolated to the drivers window. I went to Newton Nissan this weekend … Continue reading →

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Newton Nissan Seventh Dealer to get a Fast Charger in Tennessee

Posted on January 8, 2014 by jpwhitehome

Newton Nissan of Gallatin TN are the seventh Tennessee Nissan Dealer to get a Quick Charge unit. This brings the total number of Fast Charge Units of all brands in Tennessee up to count of 25. This quick charger in … Continue reading →

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LEAF takes its first unscheduled visit to the shop. Cost? $0.00 plus free fuel and car wash!

Posted on November 16, 2013 by jpwhitehome

Over the 2 1/2 years I’ve owned my LEAF a few minor issues have occurred with a speaker failure and window winder both of which waited until the next scheduled maintenance for repair under warranty. This last week I had … Continue reading →

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Dealership Woes – Another reason to cheer Elon Musk on

Posted on July 27, 2013 by jpwhitehome

Elon Musk is in a pitch battle against the car dealerships countrywide, and I hope he prevails and I can buy his ‘LEAF Killer’ come 2015. Like many Americans, I hate buying  a car, not because I don’t like cars, … Continue reading →

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Used LEAF market is comatose

Posted on June 2, 2013 by jpwhitehome

I have watched the used LEAF market over the last few months to try and see what a used LEAF will sell for. I watched 9 LEAF listings on eBay over a 4 month period. Here’s how the listing outcomes … Continue reading →

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