When buying a car, most people tend to think about appearance and function.
However, for those experienced drivers, their choices are often different.
Especially when it comes to choosing colors, they always shy away from black.
Why is that?
I consulted with some professionals, and they told me the truth, and the reason is too real.
First of all, although the appearance of the black car is elegant and magnificent, it has a drawback that cannot be ignored - it is particularly resistant to dirt.
Even if the weather is fine, after just a few outings, the body becomes mottled and really annoying.
You say don't wash it, but from a distance, the appearance is really bad, and when you say wash the car, you face another problem: it will damage the car paint.
To put it bluntly, car paint is not invulnerable, and frequent car washes will always have a bad impact.
According to the swimwear engineer of the car company, the best preservation state of the paint film is to avoid light and dry.
Not washing the car for a month can not only effectively protect from light, but also reduce the penetration of moisture into the paint film and prevent the bottom plate from being corroded.
It's like clothes, the best way to store them is to keep them out of the house without wearing them out and in a vacuum bag.
Although on the surface, frequent car washes may not seem to change much, over time, the paint will gradually become lighter, lose its luster, and may even peel off.
In addition to this, frequent car washes can also damage other parts of the vehicle.
Rubber parts and sealed electronic systems, for example, are susceptible to aging and can even be damaged by water penetration.
Secondly, it is that black cars are driving at night, which is very unsafe.
After all, black isn't very noticeable, and visibility at night or in low-light conditions is significantly lower than in light-colored vehicles – which undoubtedly increases the risk of driving.
Imagine a black car on a dimly lit country road, almost blending in with the night, and for other motorists, this vehicle is almost "invisible" in their field of vision.
This not only increases the likelihood of being rear-ended or other types of traffic accidents, but also poses a threat to the safety of pedestrians.
In addition, although modern cars are equipped with lighting systems, the body color, for the overall visibility, is still not negligible.
Relevant institutions have done research, and they have found that the most recognizable colors are white, silver, red, yellow, blue, green, gray, and black from high to low.
In other words, among the mainstream car colors, black is the least conspicuous and the most risky.
This is not alarmist, in response to this, someone analyzed the relevant car accident data, and finally found that compared to light-colored vehicles, black cars are 47% more likely to have accidents at night.
It is also for this reason that some national insurance companies tend to charge higher fees for black vehicles.
Although there is no public data to show this, many people in the industry have such a statement.
All these circumstances tell us that when choosing a black car, if you often travel at night, you really have to think twice.
Finally, the black color is too heat-absorbent.
This may sound strange, but is it a disadvantage because of its strong endothermy?
Because the heat is absorbed too quickly, the temperature inside the car often spikes.
This is especially evident on summer days, when in just a few minutes, the car is transformed into a "sauna".
This not only affects the comfort of passengers, but also causes damage to the electronics and upholstery materials in the car.
Don't believe it, in the hot summer, you can compare, the temperature of the black car is significantly higher than that of other color cars.
In addition, due to the formation of this high-temperature environment, the air conditioning system of the black car needs to run for a longer period of time to achieve the desired cooling effect - which will directly lead to a reduction in fuel efficiency.
In the long run, this not only increases fuel consumption, but also can accelerate the wear and tear of the air conditioning system and increase maintenance costs.
What's more, it can't be ignored that because of the temperature difference, the plastic parts and leather seats inside the vehicle will accelerate aging, cracks and fading.
Overall, although the black car may look high-end and atmospheric visually.
But in fact, in the process of use, it brings more problems.
These problems not only make car owners uncomfortable on hot days, but can also pose additional safety risks.
And because of the black color, some imperfections are easier to magnify, which will also increase the cost of repairs.
Therefore, for most people, it is still not advisable to choose a black car.
Unless you're not short of money, or you're particularly fond of the color, it's better to think twice.