1. Why Your Car is Probably Black,
White, or Silver

2. Many things about your car are unique. Your auto insurance
policy, your air freshener, and your radio station presets are all
at least somewhat unique to you, but if you take a look at a row
of parked vehicles, you may notice a pattern.

3. It’s not as if there aren’t enough options out there – the
2016 Ford Explorer was available in 10 different colors
ranging from “black” to “Caribou” to “Blue Jeans”, and
most car dealerships make a point to stock a few
different color options. So why is it, with all of these
options available, that neutral tones dominate the road?

4. Jane Harrington, manager of automotive color styling at
PPG Industries, has a theory that might explain all of
this. “A lot of times a consumer may have seen that
gray-orange in an advertisement or on a billboard, but
by the time they make the expensive purchase they’re
more conservative,” she said. “They think, ‘Can I really
have that color for five years?'

5. If you’ve ever purchased a vehicle, you surely
understand the apprehension that accompanies such a
large commitment, and I’m inclined to agree that this
worry is at least partially responsible for the popularity
of “safe” colors.

6. Buying a more neutral color of car makes
sense financially as well. In many cities, the
color of your vehicle can impact car insurance
quotes and rates in unexpected ways, and if
you ever plan on reselling, a brighter shade
might be a setback.

7. The numbers don’t lie – vehicles with a less
enthusiastic color pallet are more popular, so they’ll
be easier to sell for a higher price. Buying a bright
blue or yellow car might sound like a great idea now,
but if you try to sell that same vehicle in a few years,
it might be more difficult than anticipated. Of course,
if you find the right buyer, it won’t be a problem at
all.

8. But don’t lose hope – beautiful, brightly-colored cars
are making a slow comeback as illustrated, again, by
the data collected by PPG Industries. Over the last
two years, the popularity of silver and grey vehicle
has dropped 7%, so a future in which bright, unique
vehicles are the norm might not be so far off.

9. What colors are you considering for your
next car? Has your vehicle’s paint job ever
put you in a difficult situation? Let us
know in the comments section below, and
don’t forget to call or click today for more
information on unique, personalized car
insurance policies that fit your budget,
needs, and lifestyle.
What colors are you considering for your
next car? Has your vehicle’s paint job ever
put you in a difficult situation? Let us
know in the comments section below, and
don’t forget to call or click today for more
information on unique, personalized car
insurance policies that fit your budget,
needs, and lifestyle.

10. What colors are you considering for your
next car? Has your vehicle’s paint job ever
put you in a difficult situation? Let us
know in the comments section below, and
don’t forget to call or click today for more
information on unique, personalized car
insurance policies that fit your budget,
needs, and lifestyle.
What colors are you considering for your
next car? Has your vehicle’s paint job ever
put you in a difficult situation? Let us
know in the comments section below, and
don’t forget to call or click today for more
information on unique, personalized car
insurance policies that fit your budget,
needs, and lifestyle.