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Red cars for sale
Looking for a great deal on a red car? Good news, because here at BuyaCar you will discover a massive range of red models, from family-focused hatchbacks through to even roomier SUVs. Buy or arrange finance online before organising free delivery of your red car to your home.
Which types of car suit red paint?
As is the case with blue and green, red is a colour that can work on all types of car, but choosing the right shade is very important. Vibrant reds look great on smaller models and sports cars, but opting for it on a larger, more luxurious saloon might be regarded as a cardinal sin, where darker, richer shades work better.
Are there different types of red paint?
It’s not too long ago that solid bright red was the most popular colour choice for new cars, but more recently metallic and pearlescent versions are more commonplace, sometimes dominating what’s available on the used market. For instance, if you’re looking for a Mazda you will find a large proportion are finished in what it calls Soul Red – and with good reason, because it looks fantastic on models large and small.
Matte red finishes, with a slight shimmer to an otherwise flat finish, are optionally available, but most frequently with high-priced cars, so finding a used one will be a long process.
Why should I buy a red car?
Red is frequently associated with passion, which in the car world translates as sportiness and performance, aided in no small part by Ferrari’s decades in F1 – red was also the historic nominated racing colour for Italian manufacturers.
Brighter hues will ensure that you are easily spotted in other drivers’ peripheral vision, particularly on dull and rainy days. A downside with vibrant reds, as well as dark shades, is that they easily show up dirt on the paintwork, so don’t wine if you find you have to clean it down regularly.
Are there any disadvantages to owning a red car?
In truth, there aren’t many aside from choosing a red that feels appropriate to the type of car. Scarlet can look perfect for a convertible, but on a large MPV it may appear you’re driving a minibus.
Additionally, as many hot hatchbacks and fast estates remain available in red, growing numbers of buyers are favouring subtler hues in order to draw less attention to their performance potential.