colour

[delmac85]

can anyone tell me why the majority of commercial vehicles are white? I think its because its probably the cheapest colour to produce. Thanks in advance.

[NazNomad]

Post Office = Red
Gas = Blue
AA = Yellow
RAC = Orange
Eddie Stobart = Green/Red

... etc etc

[chas2008]

its used as a base colour the customer can then paint or fit graphics as require.

[ChuckFickens]

As chas said, it's because it's generally easier to sign write. You also get better resale value on white vans.

[sddsddean]

Using Naz's example, Eddie Stobart trucks are actually delivered in white (with red bumpers and chassis) and are then 'wrapped' in a giant vinyl sticker which gives the green livery.

[delmac85]

Thanks, much appreciated.

[snags]

''can anyone tell me why the majority of commercial vehicles are white?

Because 'taupe van man' just sounds wrong ;-p

[delmac85]

Think your wrong 'snags', taupe van man has a nice ring to it, i might put that on the side of my van. only problem is its a white transit! foiled again.

[boxtops]

Beige van man would just blend into the landscape....

[lankeela]

Black Van Man would be considered rascist.

[BertiWooster]

// Post Office = Red //

Royal Mail = Red

[boxtops]

Be different, paint a rainbow on it and call yourself Multicoloured Van Man.

[puternut]

White painted vehicles are cheaper from the makers. Metallic finishes - mostly all colours except white & red - cost more. Example Fords are £495 more metallic and £725 for pearlescent colours