Since GM has begun their bankruptcy, their cars and trucks are failing
quickly.  It's estimated that by the end of the month, no GM vehicles
will be running or repairable.  The cause is in the engine's computer
controlled ignition system.  It's a little known fact that ever since
computer circuits became part of modern vehicles, the manufacturers
have been sending out a signal via satellite which monitors and
controls these vehicles and adjusts their operation based on
instructions generated by their systems which is based on the data
received from petroleum refiners, which instructs the engines to
function according to changes in fuel refining.  This is just part of
the picture, because these auto manufacturers also adjust these engine
control systems based on location, altitude, and other external
conditions, solely based on GPS signals being sent by the vehicle.  

With GM in bankruptcy, these signals have ceased to operate.  Vehicles
are now unable to adjust their systems according to variable fuel and
environmental conditions, and are now locked according to the last
signal sent by GM prior to the start of the bankruptcy proceedings.
It's already been determined that in the last few days, GM vehicle gas
milage has dropped by ten to thirty percent.  Emisions have risen
dramatically, and engine output power has dropped significantly.  

The result has been, but not limited to engine flooding, poor engine
timing, loss of vacuum control, scored cylinder walls, and eventually
complete engine failure.  It's just a matter of time before all GM
vehicles will fail and become unrepairable.  This affects all GM
vehicles except those manufactured prior to the use of computerized
controls.  All GM vehicles still in use who were manufactured prior to
the early 1980's are not affected.  All vehicles since then are
computerized and will fail within the next few weeks.  

Now is the time to consider the effects of being without a vehicle.
If you rely on your vehicle to earn a living, or require a vehicle for
survival, now is the time to purchase another vehicle manufactured by
another company, and send your GM vehicle to the salvage yard before
it leaves you stranded, undermines your income, and possibly endangers
your life.

James V. Masters
Automotive Engineer
Masters Automotive Engineering Inc.