AmericanThunder
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The point your missing is that I can’t change what I already own, but I can be more selective in what I buy moving forwards.
Lockdown - your estimate
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Will
Core Member
Nope, obviously. My point was that even if we think we're not buying Chinese from now on, we may still be in part.
The new alternator I got was an AC Delco one, it has a made in China sticker on it 
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It's not going to be easy avoiding products from that side of the world.
. It's not going to be easy avoiding products from that side of the world.
Will
Core Member
Sure, that's typical of what I've found. Chinese stuff gets everywhere...a bit like a virus!!The new alternator I got was an AC Delco one, it has a made in China sticker on it
It's not going to be easy avoiding products from that side of the world.
July92RS
Core Member
I understand where loyalties lie but having worked in what is deemed one of the worlds top motor manufactures it won't come as a suprise that parts are sourced far and wide.In the times ahead it is now that global trading is needed more than ever regardless of personal opinion
True, for companies to make products at a competitive price they have to be sources from cheap places.
We have some contracts for the US government. The product needs to be entirely made in the States, however I believe a certain percentage of the product can be sourced from elsewhere.
We have some contracts for the US government. The product needs to be entirely made in the States, however I believe a certain percentage of the product can be sourced from elsewhere.
renchero
Well-known member
it ain't the global economy i object to its the crap they produce like the turbo i just bought not what it was advertised as, looked a bit like it fitted in the same way but would not work. i wasted hours working on the motor cause i thought i must have fitted it wrong
July92RS
Core Member
I hope it wasn't the DV6 engine you were working on
Jumbot
Member
I agree, we are suffering from a non working Ethernet internet system in our house, Bellway Built, terrible finish, and every item bought in bulk from China, from the Ethernet sockets which never worked (my son in law put me new connections in not pretty but the system now works) to the Sanitary ware I am very doubtful on the Zanissi Oven and Hob as both have already been replaced, Chinese copy?
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saleen 192
Core Member
You can buy a decent patch panel or just replace the each grid same as buying 1.99 socket buy quality do job one right 1st time instead of returning all the time, kitchen fitters please stop using cheap brands and stop using wood screws to fix face plate buy entension screws
Oh no.
I've heard a few people being furloughed, not asked them how things work. Do the government pay 80% of what you normally get(up to a certain amount) when do payments start do you have to apply and wait months?
Hope the lockdown sorts out soon too. The amount of people out last weekend you would thing the lockdown was lifted already.
July92RS
Core Member
I was taken off the road 24th March and shortly after furlough kicked in,I got full pay for March and now on 80%...The company are keeping me informed regular with their return plans but last email suggested the situation would be looked at towards the end of June
renchero
Well-known member
that's how it works where i work lots have been furloughed but so far not me
