What color cars get the hottest?

Darker car paint colors, such as black and navy blue, absorb more heat than lighter colors like white and silver. This is due to light reflecting off of the car's surface. The darker the color, the less light that is reflected resulting in more heat absorption.



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Popular colors like Black, White and Silver depreciate at a rate close to average. If resale value is important to you, you'll probably want to steer clear of gold and brown, colors that depreciate far worse than average.

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“Consumers looking for a deal on a car should consider looking at beige and gold cars, but deals can still be found on popular colors such as black, white, silver, and gray,” said Ly. “It's important to do some research before making any purchase to find out whether the car you're considering really is priced well.”

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