Believe it or not, the United States of America remains the world’s largest manufacturer. It would not seem that way in the automotive world. Absolutely everything seems to be made in China. Coils needed on cars without spark plug wires—China. Bolts—China. Light bulbs—China. New alternators—China. Rotors— China. Everything is made in China.

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