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Why is the world losing color?

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BloodyIron ◴[] No.43559698[source]
Why is nobody talking about how Car Insurance is typically higher with any real colour selections? Insurance companies calculate that vehicles with certain colours (for example, Red) have a higher statistical probability of being in a collision than say... grey. This has created a downward pressure for people who would like colours in their vehicles, but would instead prefer to just pay less in car insurance since they may be aware of this aspect.

I for one don't like that car insurance companies do this, but this very likely is a huge reason why fewer people buy vehicles with colour beyond Grey/etc.

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legitster ◴[] No.43559759[source]
I think this is a myth (at least in the US). I don't even have to provide the color of my car to get an insurance quote.

The exception (maybe the source of the myth) is that cars with custom or exotic colors will cost more if you opt for comprehensive coverage.

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Ylpertnodi ◴[] No.43562832[source]
>I think this is a myth (at least in the US). I don't even have to provide the color of my car to get an insurance quote.

When I renew my insurance, on the website it shows 'grey'. They know what colour your car is.

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1. legitster ◴[] No.43563138[source]
The color is usually required to tie it back to government databases. I can change my car color and it doesn't affect my quote at all.

https://www.progressive.com/answers/red-car-myths/ https://www.allstate.com/resources/car-insurance/do-red-cars...