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Any colour as long as it’s…
Silver is safe, black is fast, yellow the most youthful – apparently. Read on to find out what the colour of your car says about you.
It has never just been a black or white decision, but at one point the colour of your car was something that only came into consideration after you’d thought about the brand and engine.
But with every shade from amethyst to quartz on the market now, it’s suddenly got a whole lot more complicated – particularly since psychologists are now saying that the colour of your motor could be sending out all sorts of subliminal messages. Can you really read a person by his or her car colour? We separate the shades to reveal just what your car says about you…
Yellow
One of the most popular colours for Lamborghinis, it will be no surprise the drivers with yellow vehicles are thought to have bags of confidence – but also a rather childish outlook.
Red
This sporty shade might have been popular in previous decades, but its boy racer reputation has seen it drop in favour now. It’s said that those who do pick the colour are passionate and a little wild, so just make sure you stay on their good side.
Silver
According to a survey commissioned by car retailer Carcraftlast month, more than 30 per cent of buyers choose silver, which shows a desire to be seen as having bags of wealth and prestige. Not only that, but a silver car is also said to be one of the safest due to higher visibility at night, so you’re the cautious type, too.
Purple
According to a survey by insurer elephant.co.uk,owners of purple cars are least likely to have been caught exceeding the speed limit. The British Car Auctions(BCA) organisation says that this shade is increasingly popular with female drivers. Could this be a coincidence?
Grey
Anything but boring, this shade has had the most significant rise in popularity in recent years. According to the BCA, it was the seventh most popular shade in 2008, but fourth in the first quarter of 2009. Not only are the cars said to be the most reliable, but the drivers, too.
Green
Just because a vehicle is a shade of green doesn’t mean that the driver is more likely to be environmentally friendly. But, according to Carcraft, they’re still conscientious on the road and, due to the heritage of the racing green shade, more likely to be traditional as well.
Orange
The future isn’t orange when it comes to automobiles. With drivers of this shade in the minority, the shade denotes a desire to attention-seek and show off.
Blue
Don’t expect any hassle from the driver in blue. According to the same report, 26 per cent of drivers choose this hue, which is supposed to represent a calmer and more serene person who values relationships over money.
White
White is not all right. The pale colour is such a hindrance when it comes to upkeep that even the police have stopped bulk-buying vehicles in this shade. Drivers of white cars are thought to be frivolous and lacking in financial caution.
Black
A survey of 1.7 million drivers from insurer elephant.co.uk revealed that 25.4 per cent of black-vehicle owners have speeding convictions and are nine per cent more likely than the average driver to have speeding points on their licences. You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to take a guess at what this means…
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now, let us all know who you really are !!!
Any colour as long as it’s…
Silver is safe, black is fast, yellow the most youthful – apparently. Read on to find out what the colour of your car says about you.
It has never just been a black or white decision, but at one point the colour of your car was something that only came into consideration after you’d thought about the brand and engine.
But with every shade from amethyst to quartz on the market now, it’s suddenly got a whole lot more complicated – particularly since psychologists are now saying that the colour of your motor could be sending out all sorts of subliminal messages. Can you really read a person by his or her car colour? We separate the shades to reveal just what your car says about you…
Yellow
One of the most popular colours for Lamborghinis, it will be no surprise the drivers with yellow vehicles are thought to have bags of confidence – but also a rather childish outlook.
Red
This sporty shade might have been popular in previous decades, but its boy racer reputation has seen it drop in favour now. It’s said that those who do pick the colour are passionate and a little wild, so just make sure you stay on their good side.
Silver
According to a survey commissioned by car retailer Carcraftlast month, more than 30 per cent of buyers choose silver, which shows a desire to be seen as having bags of wealth and prestige. Not only that, but a silver car is also said to be one of the safest due to higher visibility at night, so you’re the cautious type, too.
Purple
According to a survey by insurer elephant.co.uk,owners of purple cars are least likely to have been caught exceeding the speed limit. The British Car Auctions(BCA) organisation says that this shade is increasingly popular with female drivers. Could this be a coincidence?
Grey
Anything but boring, this shade has had the most significant rise in popularity in recent years. According to the BCA, it was the seventh most popular shade in 2008, but fourth in the first quarter of 2009. Not only are the cars said to be the most reliable, but the drivers, too.
Green
Just because a vehicle is a shade of green doesn’t mean that the driver is more likely to be environmentally friendly. But, according to Carcraft, they’re still conscientious on the road and, due to the heritage of the racing green shade, more likely to be traditional as well.
Orange
The future isn’t orange when it comes to automobiles. With drivers of this shade in the minority, the shade denotes a desire to attention-seek and show off.
Blue
Don’t expect any hassle from the driver in blue. According to the same report, 26 per cent of drivers choose this hue, which is supposed to represent a calmer and more serene person who values relationships over money.
White
White is not all right. The pale colour is such a hindrance when it comes to upkeep that even the police have stopped bulk-buying vehicles in this shade. Drivers of white cars are thought to be frivolous and lacking in financial caution.
Black
A survey of 1.7 million drivers from insurer elephant.co.uk revealed that 25.4 per cent of black-vehicle owners have speeding convictions and are nine per cent more likely than the average driver to have speeding points on their licences. You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to take a guess at what this means…
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now, let us all know who you really are !!!
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