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Car colours Choosing a trendy shade can cost hundreds more

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August 30, 2025

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.

- Shane Hickey

Car colours Choosing a trendy shade can cost hundreds more

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 over a metallic finish, could add thousands to the cost of a new vehicle.

Many car manufacturers now only offer one "free" colour as standard.

A Nissan Qashqai, for example, will come in red, and if you want it in silver, black, white or metallic blue, you will have £745 added to your bill.

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