Are red cars more expensive to insure and why?

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Gothic SparX	red cars go faster Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Cheyenne	Yes, because there are actual studies that show that more accidents or wrecks involve red vehicles. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bustllerrrr	Red cars are known to 'look' faster. Therefore, isurance company require higher costs for insurance on there cars. (ie: owners will drive faster, causing more accidents) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pomegranatepants	Yes. It's based on statistics. Statistically, red cars get in more accidents than brown cars or other cars. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Gypsydayne	Yes. They say it's because people who buy red cars have a more agressive personality & are therefore more likely to speed and more likely to get into crashes. 2 door cars, as opposed to 4 door cars, are more expensive to insure also because they're considered "sporty". Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Will "Ketchup" Leonard	Red sports car= HIGH to insure... Red cars get in more wrecks than any other colors... don't ask me how I read it somewhere Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tony y	Yes, because red is the color thats more involved in accidents and the insurer wants to be EXTRA CARFUL Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Glen L	Hi, Good post. I had some problems with my car after I had an accident. My Insurer wanted to raise my rates $525 a year! I've never even gotten a speeding ticket! I looked for a new provider and found this website: http://www.ffrumster.com They compare all of the major insurance providers and give you the best deal. I ended up saving over $300 from what I was previously paying (that's $825 a year!). Good Luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

That_ blue_ eyed_ Irish_ lass	Yes...Statistics show red is the most popular color for sporty cars, bought by younger people. ( who may be inexperienced drivers or male drivers). Young male drivers tend to drive faster and more recklessly and the most involved in accidents. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Itachis.eyes	maybe its because there are more likely to get pulled over i heard that red sporty cars are like cop magnets Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

where is everybody?	red is the color of aggression. that's why you hear people say that they're so mad they're seeing red. maybe road rage Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

loveatacoffeeshop	In general yes because red cars are a very "flashy" color and are statistically stolen more often than any other color car. I don't think however, it would make your insurance rate much higher. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ltracer520	red= sport to insurance, 2door = even more money for them. Also red paint and one other paint, i forgot, are the most expensive paint. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mags_cass	YES ,,and why u ask well i looked it all up for you >insurers have found that if you have a red car you're more likely to be involved in an accident so they put more on the the car's insurance policy ..the crafty gets hey . cheaper if you say ya a none smoker /married/working /25 yrs old ..Go comprehensive: it's cheaper than third party, fire and theft! * *Named drivers not driver is also a money saver Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

packin1	no but easier for police to see, which in turn equals higher insurance rates. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

omgitsthejonasbrothers!	maybe because it looks like race cars and lots of people like race cars!!! PS. i love red cars Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

EricH	I've heard this is true but I'm not sure why. Maybe it seems more sporty. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

omahapamela	everyone knows red cars go faster and get into more accidents and cause more trouble cause people go look there is a red car and cabang ! Go Big Red! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Peter C	because ppl like you want to buy them. lol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lella23lella	red car = ferrari!!! thats the only explanation i can give! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

StarrLee	NO. They are not. Insurance companies don't even ask the color of your car. This is not a means to higher insurance rate, don't listen to all these other idiots that are answering your question based on myth. You were better off doing a search. I tried one on Google (sorry that's my default at work). I posted the URL so you can see for yourself, or just go type in "Do red cars cost more to insure". The answer, is NO. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

B	NO!!!! I have a red car, and when I purchased insurance, the color of it was not asked. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Parrot Bay	no, other color cars like brown get in more accidents then red cars as they are harder to see. insurers don't base the rate on the color of the car. Silver is the safest Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Im just me2	I guess it depends on the kind of car and your driving record more than the car's color. but I see your point tho, I guess its because since its red it would get cop's attention quicker. That's why I only do black or any other dark color cars. Thanks for distracting those cops with red cars so we all dark colored cars can speed up! yay! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Suze	red and yellow cars are more prone to be pulled over Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jim Mullet	Please read... Auto Insurance Myths & Realities Insurance rates, as a whole, are based on three key elements: your driving record, choice of car and location. However, there are many facts, tips and information you need to know if you're committed to finding cheap auto insurance. First of all, you need to understand how car insurance works. The BuyingAdvice team put together a checklist of facts and fiction to test your auto insurance knowledge. So, what do you think, is it a car insurance myth or reality? 1. Cheaper cars cost less to insure - Myth. Although it is true that more expensive cars pay higher rates because they are more expensive to replace, cheaper small cars aren't as safe, so they pose a bigger risk. The more safety features you add to a new car (which also raises its price), actually lowers your insurance rates. 2. Comprehensive coverage insurance protects you in all situations - Myth. It is only one type of insurance and it just covers damage caused in events other than collisions, such as fire, theft, vandalism and weather-related incidents. It does not cover contents of a car, tires or any part of the vehicle damaged by a mechanical breakdown, rust or an explosion within the combustion chamber. 3. Car insurance for young drivers is more expensive - Reality. Statistically, young drivers have more accidents, so car insurance companies usually charge higher rates to drivers under 25. However, if you have a lousy driving record, there's no chance you'll score any savings regardless of your age. 4. Buying different types of insurance from the same car insurance company saves you money - Myth. Although it may be true in some cases, as a general rule it doesn't give you cheap auto insurance by default. Sometimes brokers may be able to get you better deals from competing companies. 5. Car insurance for women is cheaper - Reality. Women tend to be safer drivers, however, age is also a factor. Men and women may pay the same insurance rates after age 30. 6. Red cars are more expensive to insure - Myth. Insurance companies don't ask what the color of your car is when giving you a quote and your VIN doesn't give that information. Color doesn't factor in at all. 7. Residents of big cities pay more for car insurance - Reality. In bigger cities you have more chances of your car getting stolen. Driving conditions and the number of drivers around also affect your premiums. The most expensive cities to purchase auto insurance in are New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami, New Jersey and Massachusetts. 8. Speeding tickets affect my rate - Partly true. If you've only had one ticket in your entire life or if it's been more than ten years, then, as far as the insurance company is concerned, it's long forgotten. You're entitled to one mistake. However, if you get pulled over for speeding more than twice, then yes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Answer Guru	Depends on the insurance company, but this is why: They attract more attention, so you're more likely to get tickets AND to get hit by drunk drivers. Sometimes drunk people hit the most noticeable object they're trying to avoid by focusing on it too much. Weird, huh? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fred C	Dumb people keep answering this question wrong! I am a licenced insurance broker, registrations agent and driver licence issuer. When you come to me and get a quote for a vehicle, I do not ask the colour, BECAUSE IT DOESN:T MATTER! i do not need the colour until you actually register and insure the car. Now if you get a quote on a blue 2002 Chev Malibu, then come in to insure a red 2007 Chev Corvette, that is a different story. I drive a red car, it is a 2-door with a spoiler and custom wheels, and I have not been pulled over since I bought it, but then I drive like a human being, not a goffball showoff, and I do not pay a premium for the colour red. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

claire2012	I don't know if this is true but i've heard that red cars are more prone to accidents so maybe thats why the insruance is more, I know that you have a metalic colour car is expensive because if you have an accident and damage your car your whole car will have to be resprayed as you cannot get a colour match . claire xoxo Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No