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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Founded in 1951, the Automotive Service Association of America (ASA) advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation, and member services. Why We Think ASA Membership Is Important The Automotive Service Association of America shares many of the same principles and qualities as the RepairPal Certified shop program, but to qualify, shops are only required to pay yearly dues.
Founded in 1951, the Automotive Service Association of America (ASA) advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation, and member services. Why We Think ASA Membership Is Important The Automotive Service Association of America shares many of the same principles and qualities as the RepairPal Certified shop program, but to qualify, shops are only required to pay yearly dues.
The Automotive Service Council of California (ASCCA) represents thousands of automotive service professionals in California. Its purpose is to elevate and unite automotive professionals, and give them voice in a way that promotes integrity, compassion, individuality, and continuous self-improvement.
The Automotive Service Council of California (ASCCA) represents thousands of automotive service professionals in California. Its purpose is to elevate and unite automotive professionals, and give them voice in a way that promotes integrity, compassion, individuality, and continuous self-improvement.
Founded in 1954, the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) is an international trade association for the professional automatic transmission repair industry. Located in Oxnard, California, ATRA has over 2000 members worldwide who consist of repair specialists, students, schools, and suppliers.
Founded in 1954, the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) is an international trade association for the professional automatic transmission repair industry. Located in Oxnard, California, ATRA has over 2000 members worldwide who consist of repair specialists, students, schools, and suppliers.
The Bosch Service network is a collection of the top independent repair centers, servicing gasoline, diesel, and hybrid-driven vehicles. Bosch Service centers receive quality parts, diagnostic and wheel service equipment, and training from Bosch, the largest original equipment parts manufacturer in the world.
The Bosch Service network is a collection of the top independent repair centers, servicing gasoline, diesel, and hybrid-driven vehicles. Bosch Service centers receive quality parts, diagnostic and wheel service equipment, and training from Bosch, the largest original equipment parts manufacturer in the world.
TECH-NET Professional Auto Service began as a unique business association powered by CARQUEST Auto Parts in 1997. TECH-NET provides independently-owned service centers with real world solutions to help market their repair shops and service their customer's vehicles.
TECH-NET Professional Auto Service began as a unique business association powered by CARQUEST Auto Parts in 1997. TECH-NET provides independently-owned service centers with real world solutions to help market their repair shops and service their customer's vehicles.
The Gold Shield Program is only in California. It is designed to make the Smog Check Program more convenient for consumers by allowing a licensed Smog Station that meets higher performance standards to provide a variety of inspection and repair services.
The Gold Shield Program is only in California. It is designed to make the Smog Check Program more convenient for consumers by allowing a licensed Smog Station that meets higher performance standards to provide a variety of inspection and repair services.
The International Automotive Technicians Network (iATN) is an Internet based communication, networking, and information resource for automotive technicians and repair shop owners. Its members exchange technical knowledge with their peers around the globe.
The International Automotive Technicians Network (iATN) is an Internet based communication, networking, and information resource for automotive technicians and repair shop owners. Its members exchange technical knowledge with their peers around the globe.
Identifix is one of the best resources for knowledge on what breaks, what vehicle it breaks on, and how to fix the vehicle correctly. Products and services include Identifix-Direct Hit and the Repair Hotline.
Founded in 1925, NAPA was created to meet America’s growing need for an effective auto parts distribution system. NAPA has 6,000 Auto Parts stores, 69 Distribution Centers, 13,000 affiliated NAPA AutoCare repair facilities, over 320,000 parts in inventory every day, and ASE-Certified Parts Professionals.
Founded in 1925, NAPA was created to meet America’s growing need for an effective auto parts distribution system. NAPA has 6,000 Auto Parts stores, 69 Distribution Centers, 13,000 affiliated NAPA AutoCare repair facilities, over 320,000 parts in inventory every day, and ASE-Certified Parts Professionals.
ACDelco Professional Service Center The ACDelco Professional Service Center Program helps shops grow their business by offering discounts on everything from parts and new cars to uniforms and training. The more ACDelco parts shops purchase, the higher level of support and services ACDelco offers.
ACDelco Professional Service Center The ACDelco Professional Service Center Program helps shops grow their business by offering discounts on everything from parts and new cars to uniforms and training. The more ACDelco parts shops purchase, the higher level of support and services ACDelco offers.
The ACDelco Professional Service Center Program helps shops grow their business by offering discounts on everything from parts and new cars to uniforms and training. The more ACDelco parts shops purchase, the higher level of support and services ACDelco offers.
The ACDelco Professional Service Center Program helps shops grow their business by offering discounts on everything from parts and new cars to uniforms and training. The more ACDelco parts shops purchase, the higher level of support and services ACDelco offers.
WorldPac was formed as a result of several acquisitions of the top tier import companies spanning over 30 years of service. WorldPac imports and distributes original equipment (OE) and quality aftermarket replacement automotive parts for the independent service professional.
I recently performed some repairs on my 1994 GMC Sonoma pickup. Along with replacing the fuel injector due to a leak from the fuel pressure regulator, I also replaced the spark plugs, air filter, and fuel filter.
I recently performed some repairs on my 1994 GMC Sonoma pickup. Along with replacing the fuel injector due to a leak from the fuel pressure regulator, I also replaced the spark plugs, air filter, and fuel filter.
There are many factors which combine to make a great automobile repair technician, but all truly great technicians will have the following four characteristics: .
There are many factors which combine to make a great automobile repair technician, but all truly great technicians will have the following four characteristics: .
Goodyear has announced the recall of 40,000 light truck tires. In terms of total tires sold, this is a fairly small recall, but it is very important if you happen to own some of the recalled tires.
Goodyear has announced the recall of 40,000 light truck tires. In terms of total tires sold, this is a fairly small recall, but it is very important if you happen to own some of the recalled tires.