Black means safety, blue is calming and red equals strength – the colour you pick for your new car is supposed to be a reflection of who you are. But it could cost you more than you expect.
UK “75” number plates are being rolled out from Monday and “new reg day” is traditionally a busy time for car dealers. Depending on the make and model you are buying, picking a blue paint job rather than red or a matt instead of a metallic finish could add thousands to the cost of a new vehicle.
