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If You Need Something Lighter.
Aluminum is the material of choice for many vehicles for a number of reasons. Firstly, aluminum is lightweight while still being a hard material. Thus, aluminum can allow cars to still move fast and maneuver as intended. Cars as well as planes are known for being made of aluminum.

If You Don't Want Rust Or Corrosion.
Barring stainless steel, steel in general can rust or corrode much faster than aluminum, so if your products depend on looking flawless or appealing, you will tend to fare better with aluminum. Aluminum is great for vehicles as it can be painted to flaunt flashy colors and not rust for a while.

If You Need Something More Elastic.
Whereas steel can break, aluminum can bend, keeping it intact and usable despite any and all deformations. Aluminum is much easier to dent or bend, but there are times in which this is an advantage over steel than a disadvantage. If steel snaps in pieces, then it is virtually unusable and very difficult to restore. Therefore, aluminum will tend to be easier to repair.

If You're Short On Money.
Like steel, if you are on a small budget and need to buy a metal right away, aluminum can work for general-purpose applications.