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Every color carries associations: bright red, for instance, implies energy or urgency, while cooler colors like blue and green signify tranquility and relaxation. These associations impact our daily lives and design choices on the road, from the color coding of traffic lights to the paint you choose when buying a new vehicle. Collision repair experts know many drivers even believe that certain vehicle colors affect insurance premiums, how often you get pulled over, and vehicle theft. But are they correct? 

The Truth About Common Car Color Myths

Insurance

While the jury’s still out on the question of whether your car color affects visibility or accident proneness, one thing is settled: your selected hue has no bearing on insurance whatsoever. Your insurance carrier likely doesn’t even know what color you chose. Insurers consider other factors, such as your age, how often you’re in auto accidents and require collision repair, and how frequently you get tickets for speeding or reckless driving. So don’t worry if you have your heart set on a bright purple car – your insurance rates will stay the same so long as you drive safely. Keep in mind that while the color of the car you select at sale doesn’t affect your insurance, later opting for custom paint will

Getting Pulled Over

collision repairMany people believe that red or other brightly colored cars are more likely to be pulled over since they attract attention. Police have denied this myth, and data supports them – red vehicles aren’t pulled over more than their fair share. Police look for poor driving, not for neon green cars with yellow lightning bolts across the doors. Even if you pick an inconspicuous color that helps you blend in with traffic, going 20 miles above the speed limit or weaving in between other vehicles will draw scrutiny. 

Theft 

What color does affect, however, is your vehicle’s desirability to thieves. Silver, white, and black vehicles rank highest for theft in the U.S. because they don’t stand out in traffic – an asset for larcenists trying to lay low – and because they’re usually easier to resell. Going with a distinctive car paint color thus actually helps protect you from robbers and, by extension, higher insurance premiums
 

 

Keep your selected car paint in outstanding condition with collision repair services from Panorama Collision. An East Rochester, NY, fixture since 1989, this family-owned and -operated company offers free loaner cars while you wait for your vehicle to undergo collision repair. Staff is available 24/7 for your convenience. Call (585) 381-8667 today to schedule an appointment or learn about auto body repair services online

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