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Why are plastics used in cars?

Updated: 12/15/2022
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Because plastic in today's world is used for nearly everything. From your cell phone, to food containers. Plastic can ultimately take any form, at a cheap price.

Therefor, for certain parts, plastic is a very good alternative to metals. For parts like the radio, and the internal framing of the car. to alowe more ways of styeling

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