MarcQuinlivan
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A report in today's Irish Independent Newspaper says the following:
YOUR choice of car colour could cost you a lot of money. The GE Money used car index finds the shade of your motor is now a key determinant of demand and sale on the forecourts. The 'right' colour could add 1,000 to the value of a car.
But the 'wrong' shade could leave you with something nobody wants - and it will continue to plummet in value. The index says women have taken up the lead on the colour of their cars.
Insofar as it's possible to determine what's 'in' at the moment, here's the current advice:
* White is for ambulances
* Bright red, a fast colour for a fast car - great on a sports car or super-mini, but not on an executive
* Black is slimming even for fat-cats, while silver is the default option if you've forgotten to bring your colour stylist along
Also pay attention to the interior. If inside shades don't complement external paintwork, you could deter prospective buyers. "Getting it right on the outside but wrong on the inside is one of this year's motor fashion faux pas," the index says.