Yard report from St. Paul, MN: NorthStar EV Outlet runs about 81 vehicles, weighted toward hybrids and EVs. Dealer permit posted at the office window; checked against the state board and it is current, roughly 17 years on the books.
Lot address: 8437 Greenway Pkwy, St. Paul, MN. Visitor parking: Front-lot customer stalls facing the office; overflow on the side street near St. Paul lot gate.
- Doc fee: $299, printed on the buyer's order — not a surprise line at signing.
- Pre-purchase inspection allowed on their lift or off-site — no pushback.
- Titles: staff says about 97% of units have title in hand; they showed the folder when asked.
- Coverage: a 6-month powertrain warranty on newer units.
Lane verdict: legitimate operation. Fee sheet matched the quote, title work was clean, and the hybrids and EVs inventory was priced inside auction-plus-recon math. Would bid against them and lose happily.