Ignition switch housing and ignition switch (electrical) from ******** in Phoenix, AZ were both German made. But I've gotten a few parts that were marked Spain and Austria.
Per the Autozone parts with that unbelievable guarantee, I count my time under the car or hood too valuable to do a job twice that should have only had to be done once. If that lifetime warranty covered labor and a rental, it might be worth it, but that ain't gonna happen! When I bought my Bosch alternator, it came not only with a two year guarantee, but road service towing if it would not start or run because of the part for those two years.
Also, I am disgusted when parts that use to be made in factories by decently paid, skilled workers is pawned off to consumers as actual OEM at the original or higher prices. Just because you CAN do something (making more money for stockholders by incorporating near slave labor) doesn't mean it's either right or good for the company. Makes me want to vomit.
