This is a trusted brand that I used back in the 80's before going to college. I chose to purchase this slightly higher priced unit for that very reason. Back in the mid to late 1980's, when I did automotive mechanic work, our shop installed a ton of Four Seasons parts, and we never had returns on them. That was a very long time ago, so I cannot vouch for today's quality, especially since I do not know the country of today's production for this unit, but I suspect it may be made here in the USA, just based on the price point (and I would be fine with anything from Germany as well, of course). Regardless of country of origin, I purchased this last year and installed it, in about the early summer, and installation was a snap. It has not failed me, and this item did solve the problem with my A/C, which was an intermittent problem. I suspect that this item will possibly outlast my 2003 Ranger, unless I decide to rebuild and keep the truck for another cycle once the motor starts to go.