Car colour says more than you think from practicality and resale value to style and identity, here are ten things to know before choosing the shade of your next car.
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Grey rules the road
Grey has been Ireland’s top car colour for nine years straight, with 39% of 2025 sales. -
Low maintenance wins
Grey, black and silver hide dirt, rain streaks and scratches better than brighter shades. -
Resale value matters
Neutral colours appeal to more buyers, making it easier to sell your car later. -
Silver defined the 2000s
The launch of the Ford Focus in Moondust Silver in 1998 kicked off two decades of silver dominance. -
The 1980s were colourful
White Toyotas and Nissans filled the roads, but red hatchbacks and blue saloons were everywhere too. -
Red meant sporty and cheap
Red was the go-to for small, fun, affordable cars in the 80s and 90s. -
Blue was the safe bet
Blue struck a balance between being practical, stylish and easy to live with. -
Imports shaped trends
Japanese imports in the 80s and 90s helped make white and silver hugely popular. -
EVs may shake things up
Electric cars bring bold design, and brighter colours may return as drivers look to stand out. -
Stay cautious with yellow
Despite changing trends, yellow remains a rare choice on Irish roads – and probably always will.
