Risk of theft: A study from CCC Information Services revealed that silver cars are stolen more often than any other car color, followed by white and black cars.
“The reason brightly colored vehicles like white and yellow cars are less likely to be involved in an accident is the same reason they're less likely to be stolen: visibility,” explains Jake McKenzie, Content Manager at Auto Accessories Garage.
We've referenced the safest color car on the road. That color is white. White cars are 12 percent less likely to be involved in an accident than black cars at any time of the day under any conditions. This is because there is often a lot of contrast between white cars and its surroundings.
Typically, luxury vehicles and sports cars rank highest on the “most-stolen” list, but Hyundai and Kia thefts have been on the rise, rivaling pricier models in recent years.
Tesla Model S
The Model S is one of the most secure electric cars you can buy in 2022. Its anti-theft features make it a carjacker's nightmare. Tesla owners can use their smartphones to track the whereabouts of their vehicles.
Thieves will steal anything valuable, but the most common items stolen from cars tend to be electronics, personal information, and accessories.
Brown, a shade that is uncommon across most vehicle types, also happens to lose its value faster than any other color, depreciating at a rate 1.2 times faster than the industry average.
Popular choice
By far the most popular car colour choice in Australia and around the world is white. But according to a US study of over 20 million used car sales, when it comes to choosing the safest car colour from a resale point of view, yellow is the clear winner.
The color of your car doesn't affect your insurance rate. Instead, your insurance company uses other information, like your car's age, location, usage, and your driving record, to help determine insurance rates.
A 2022 study from used vehicle website iSeeCars.com analyzed over 650,000 used model year 2019 cars sold between August 2021 and May 2022 and found that yellow vehicles have the smallest three-year depreciation rate2.
Install an audible alarm system and anti-theft device
Visible devices, such as a steering wheel lock, window etching or an alarm system's flashing light, may also be enough to deter a car thief, according to the NHTSA.
The likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes E-class and Land Rover Discovery were also among the most stolen cars, underscoring the extent to which thieves are targeting high-end luxury vehicles with keyless entry systems.
Keyless entry systems are a great innovation. Yet, they're not perfect. The technology in keyless entry systems actually makes it easier than ever to steal a car. Back in the old days, you needed to either obtain a key or be able to access a vehicle and hotwire it if you wanted to steal a car.
Kia models newer than 2011 and Hyundai cars newer than 2015 are the primary targets. Experts say they are the easiest cars to steal, but there are ways to discourage thieves.
According to ValuePenguin, the Ford F-Series emerged as the most dangerous vehicle in America. The report concludes that the F-150, F-250, and the F-350 got involved in more road crashes than any other pickup truck, car, or SUV.