Author: Radomskyi Maksym VasyliovychThe choice of color when buying a car is a matter of taste for most people. Some prefer bright and catchy shades, others - strict and conservative classics. However, the color of the body has a direct impact on road safety, practicality in everyday use, the temperature in the cabin and even the final cost of the car during resale. To improve the attractiveness of the car, we also recommend using tuning accessories, a wide range of which is available in our product catalog.
Safety: Which cars are more visible?
Accident statistics around the world show a clear link between the color of a car and the risk of getting into an accident. The most visible colors are considered the safest.
- Safety Leaders: White, yellow, orange and silver. These cars are clearly visible on the road at any time of day and in any weather conditions.
- Risk group: Black, dark blue, gray and dark green. At dusk or in bad weather, such cars blend in with the environment, making them less visible to other road users.
Practicality and temperature
Color affects both how often you have to visit the car wash and the microclimate in the cabin.
- Marking: Dark glossy surfaces (black, navy blue) make any dust, dirt, and small scratches clearly visible. White, silver, and beige colors are much more practical in this regard.
- Heating in the sun: According to the laws of physics, dark colors absorb more sunlight. In the summer, the interior of a black car left in the sun heats up much more and faster than the interior of a white car.
Cost and liquidity
When reselling a car, its color can either speed up or slow down the process. The most popular cars on the secondary market are neutral, conservative colors: black, white, and silver. Cars in bright and exotic shades (such as pink or lime green) can wait longer for their buyer, which sometimes forces the seller to lower the price.
