There are plenty of great things about buying a new car. You’re the first person to own it, you get to settle into it, and you don’t have to worry about what (if any) problems there are with the previous owner. But, if you ask anyone who’s bought a new car what their favorite part is, chances are you’ll get one off-beat response: the new car smell. Yes, that aroma that comes with every new car, be it a cheap commuter like a Nissan Versa or a true luxury cruiser like a BMW X5, that slowly fades away over time, to some dismay. You might know it by smell, but you may not know what goes on behind the scenes to make it happen. So, what is the science behind the new car scent?
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