Our most popular car colours of 2025

As we come to the end of the year, we've been looking back at the cars we've sold to find the most popular car colours, and explored what your car colour might say about you.

When it comes to buying your next used car, there are so many features, specs and figures to consider... But let's be honest, the car colour is a massive factor! In fact, it's reported that 85% of car buyers admit that car colour plays a considerable factor in their decision to purchase a vehicle. 

At Tangelo, we've been looking back at the cars we've sold so far in 2025, crunched the numbers, and found the most popular colours sold across the year. In fact, we've even had a look at what your car colour may say about you.

1. Grey

Our top selling car colour in 2025 so far for the fifth year running was grey! 25.5% of cars sold in 2025 have been grey, keeping the colour in the top spot.

Grey cars represent stability and reliability, and grey car drivers are seen as safe and responsible when out on the road. They don’t like to be the centre of attention and like to stay out of the spotlight!

2. Black

In second place is black, making up 20.8% of the cars we have sold this year.

The colour black is associated with sophistication and luxury. Those who drive black cars tend to appreciate control, but often take a reserved approach. Black has always been a popular colour.

3. White

The popularity of the white car has grown quickly over the last ten years, and comes in strong as the third most popular car colour of 2025, making up 18.3% of our sold stock.

 A white car offers a clean and fresh feel to the road and those who drive a white car ooze taste and elegance and present a young and modern image to others.

4. Blue

Cool, calm and collected is what we associate with a blue car driver, so there is no wonder the colour has been climbing the charts when it comes to popularity. A blue car appears confident and intelligent but doesn’t like too much fuss. The colour blue makes up 15.1% of all cars sold through Tangelo so far this year.

5. Red

Attention-grabbing, ambitious, and outgoing... red car drivers tend to have energetic personalities, often have a great sense of fun, and are likely to dream of owning a Ferrari! Red has climbed a place in this year's round up, making up 9.3% of all cars sold.

6. Silver

Dropping down to sixth place is silver, the colour of 8.7% of cars sold.

Cool and in control – that’s what we think when we see a silver car on the road. Silver is often associated with futuristic products so silver car drivers may want to present themselves as innovative and modern.

7. Other

Making up the rest of the car colours Tangelo has sold this year include green, orange, yellow, and purple. They may not have been as popular but they certainly turn heads on the road.

Most popular car colours at Tangelo in 2025 vs 2024

We're wrapping up our car colour round up with a look back our most popular car colours in 2024 and how things have changed this year.

Are you on the look out for a used car? Take a look at Tangelo's current used car stock and get in touch with our friendly and knowledgeable sales team to book an appointment or a test drive.