Letter sent to Stant Corp (Made in China)

Letter sent to Stant Corp (Made in China)

10-10-2009, 03:13 PM

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Letter sent to Stant Corp (Made in China)

Stant has been a familiar brand to me as far back as back as I can remember in the 60’s.
I recently purchased a Stant thermostat (part number 14948) for a 2004 Chevy Avalanche
from Advanced Auto for $25.07 which was rather expensive at my discounted price.
Imagine my surprise when I removed it from the box and saw Made in China!!
I’m sure you will respond that it is of the highest quality available, but I feel I have been GOUGED!
I am aware that Stant is emerging from bankruptcy and the stock holders are looking out for their own financial interests but what about the future of American manufacturing?
China has their place building kit furniture and tableware, not as a main stream supplier of American automobile parts.
We are having fewer and fewer choices when it comes to American products and it upsets me!
I have and will continue to go out of my way to purchase and support American made products.

Tim Bartlett
Born in America!
Grown in America!
With my Heart in America!

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