Jim Taddei
Jim Taddei has been in the automotive field since 1975 and has over 25 years of experience with General Motors products, achieving the designation of GM Master Technician. He is also currently certified as an ASE Master Technician, and holds an Advanced California Smog Check License. He has been the lead technician and team leader at a multi-line dealership. After leaving the dealership he spent a couple of years working in an independent shop and now uses his experience and expertise to help verify the quality of RepairPal Certified shops.
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The latest safety issue for Toyota. Consumer Reports has just labeled the 2010 Lexus GX 460 with a "Don't Buy - Safety Risk" designation.
The latest safety issue for Toyota. Consumer Reports has just labeled the 2010 Lexus GX 460 with a "Don't Buy - Safety Risk" designation.
Generally speaking, it's much more difficult to replace light bulbs in newer vehicles than older ones. Here are some tips that may help—or may discourage you from even trying.
Generally speaking, it's much more difficult to replace light bulbs in newer vehicles than older ones. Here are some tips that may help—or may discourage you from even trying.
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) are used by technicians to effectively repair common problems. Manufacturers are not required to notify owners of TBSs related to their vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) are used by technicians to effectively repair common problems. Manufacturers are not required to notify owners of TBSs related to their vehicle.
Most hybrids on the road today use an electric motor to supplement a traditional gas or diesel engine. The very early versions from General Motors and Honda gain only what amounts to an "auto-stop" function which allows for the engine to turn off when the vehicle is stopped and turned back on again as the drivers begins to accelerate.
Most hybrids on the road today use an electric motor to supplement a traditional gas or diesel engine. The very early versions from General Motors and Honda gain only what amounts to an "auto-stop" function which allows for the engine to turn off when the vehicle is stopped and turned back on again as the drivers begins to accelerate.
A/C not working? What is necessary to get to the bottom of what is wrong. The first step in any diagnoses is to confirm the fault.
A/C not working? What is necessary to get to the bottom of what is wrong. The first step in any diagnoses is to confirm the fault.
Cadillac has announced plans to build a smaller sedan at its Lansing Grand River assembly plant in Michigan. This is in addition to the STS sedan and CTS sedan, coupe, and wagon already produced there.
Cadillac has announced plans to build a smaller sedan at its Lansing Grand River assembly plant in Michigan. This is in addition to the STS sedan and CTS sedan, coupe, and wagon already produced there.
After more than thirty years, GM’s Mr. Goodwrench has retired.
What Is a Recall? Recalls are issued when there is a safety-related defect or problem that prevents your vehicle from complying with Federal motor vehicles standards. When a manufacturer finds a defect, they are required by law to inform the government within a reasonable amount of time or face fines (like Toyota did in early 2010 for its slow response to the sudden acceleration issue).
What Is a Recall? Recalls are issued when there is a safety-related defect or problem that prevents your vehicle from complying with Federal motor vehicles standards. When a manufacturer finds a defect, they are required by law to inform the government within a reasonable amount of time or face fines (like Toyota did in early 2010 for its slow response to the sudden acceleration issue).
A recent weekend getaway got me to thinking—what makes a “good” driver? A good driver is not only a safe driver; he also does his part to help traffic flow smoothly, thus easing congestion. Are you a good driver? Here’s a little quiz; let’s see how you do.
A recent weekend getaway got me to thinking—what makes a “good” driver? A good driver is not only a safe driver; he also does his part to help traffic flow smoothly, thus easing congestion. Are you a good driver? Here’s a little quiz; let’s see how you do.
Last week, we reviewed highway driving habits. This week, let’s review some city driving issues.
Last week, we reviewed highway driving habits. This week, let’s review some city driving issues.
Baro Sensor Circuit Error (Carburetor only) EGR circuit Error [Map Sensor Signal Open ](/gm-obd-code-32#MAP_Sensor) Depending on the model, code 32 can refer to three different systems. Please choose from one of the above links for specific information on each system.
Baro Sensor Circuit Error (Carburetor only) EGR circuit Error [Map Sensor Signal Open ](/gm-obd-code-32#MAP_Sensor) Depending on the model, code 32 can refer to three different systems. Please choose from one of the above links for specific information on each system.
Engine Control Module Analog/Digital Error The Engine Control Module (ECM) monitors its internal circuitry for problems. These have been designated analog/digital faults.
Engine Control Module Analog/Digital Error The Engine Control Module (ECM) monitors its internal circuitry for problems. These have been designated analog/digital faults.
The constant and erratic rise and fall of gas prices over the last few years has always bothered me. During this time, we have never experienced gas shortages like we saw in the 1970s, yet “supply and demand” has always been blamed for the rise and fall of oil prices.
The constant and erratic rise and fall of gas prices over the last few years has always bothered me. During this time, we have never experienced gas shortages like we saw in the 1970s, yet “supply and demand” has always been blamed for the rise and fall of oil prices.
The automobiles and trucks being produced today are some of the most technically advanced machines ever built. They are by far the most complex machine any of us will own, yet they are commonly taken for granted.
The automobiles and trucks being produced today are some of the most technically advanced machines ever built. They are by far the most complex machine any of us will own, yet they are commonly taken for granted.
Lately, some of us at RepairPal have been traveling to different auto repair shops in our area. Our goal is to determine what makes a great repair shop.
Lately, some of us at RepairPal have been traveling to different auto repair shops in our area. Our goal is to determine what makes a great repair shop.