I was reading about automatic transmission filters on this forum and someone posted a Duralast (advance auto?) reply about how their products must meet OEM specs.
Wonder how they determine that?
Especially for Chinese made parts? I can see the American company's buyer of Chinese stuff, saying, "Well I don't have any complaint letters, or we only got 25 complains last year, or I don't know I only started here last month ..... or, they say they are 5% cheaper so lets give them a try and see how many complaints we get.
or I have a letter here from the Chinese manufacturer that says it meets oem..??!!
I have never read of any testing of Chinese made parts by an American company or posting on forums from people who actually do the testing and work in a testing company..
The Japanese (Makita for example ) seem to be able to get good stuff out of China, maybe they put reps in the plants to get direct info, rather than trusting the reports from the manufacturer. ? How do they do it? My guess an American CEO looks only at profits, if they make money , everything is fine.
Anyone know the answer?
Wonder how they determine that?
Especially for Chinese made parts? I can see the American company's buyer of Chinese stuff, saying, "Well I don't have any complaint letters, or we only got 25 complains last year, or I don't know I only started here last month ..... or, they say they are 5% cheaper so lets give them a try and see how many complaints we get.
or I have a letter here from the Chinese manufacturer that says it meets oem..??!!
I have never read of any testing of Chinese made parts by an American company or posting on forums from people who actually do the testing and work in a testing company..
The Japanese (Makita for example ) seem to be able to get good stuff out of China, maybe they put reps in the plants to get direct info, rather than trusting the reports from the manufacturer. ? How do they do it? My guess an American CEO looks only at profits, if they make money , everything is fine.
Anyone know the answer?
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