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## [How is automotive solder used today and why it's important](https://info.mayeralloys.com/blog/how-is-automotive-solder-used-today-and-why-its-important)

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Cars and trucks have been built and repaired with [solder](https://info.mayeralloys.com/soldering-guide-for-industry) for decades. Today, however, some aspects of this use are changing as the type of vehicles \[...\]

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