What your car's colour says about you

• Silver shows you want to be seen as wealthy
• Blue expresses peace and serenity
• Red suggests passion and a wild streak

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Psychologists have revealed what your choice of car colour means about you.

According to the report, commissioned by car supermarket Carcraft, more than 30% of buyers choose silver, which shows a desire to be seen as having wealth and prestige.

Another 26% of buyers choose blue, which is supposed to represent a calmer and more relationship-focused buyer.

What your colour choice means about you
1 Silver: A driver who wants to give the impression of wealth and prestige;

2 Blue: peaceful and serene drivers who value relationships over money;

3 Black: a desire to stamp authority on other road users;

4 Red: passionate and a little wild, likes to take charge of any situation;

5 Grey: a sign of stability and reliability;

6 Green: a conscientious driver who tries to smooth over tense situations;

7 Purple: a self-assured driver with a love of all things beautiful;

8 Yellow: confident and not afraid to let out one's inner child;

9 Gold: a desire to express independence;

10 Orange: a sign of a happy person who enjoys being unique and craves attention.