View Pictures Research shows that the colour chosen by an owner sends subliminal messages to other road users about what sort of person is behind the wheel.
People driving a silver car want others to think they have wealth and status, while blue cars suggest the owner is calm and values relationships rather than money.
Red cars are driven by passionate people and black cars by those wanting to establish their authority over others.
Happy people pick orange cars and yellow vehicles are driven by those happy to let their fun side show.
Solid and stable people choose grey cars, while careful drivers prefer green.
Only the self confident pick purple and people wanting to state their independence go for gold.
