![]() It’s thought that you can get more miles per gallon out of a manual than you can an automatic vehicle. Also, due to their popularity (manuals in the UK are more popular than automatics), parts tend to be cheaper and more readily available. Manual vehicles are cheaper to purchase than automatics and generally require less maintenance. With a manual, you can take the RPM higher if you wish to speed up faster. This is generally to do with the automatic gear changes and the fact that the car changes gear at a lower RPM. All of this can be controlled by you and not by the vehicle.Īutomatic cars tend to be naturally slower than their manual counterparts. ![]() For example, you can drop a gear if you need more power, choose which gear you want to be in and even skip a gear. Pros and cons of manual carsĪ manual gearbox allows you to have more control of your car. With an automatic, you’re not as in control of the vehicle as you may be with a manual. Sometimes, the excitement of driving a car comes with changing gears and the satisfaction you get from this. It also means that if something were to go wrong with your automatic car, it may be more expensive to fix. Generally, automatic vehicles are more expensive because of the additional parts involved in the automatic gearbox, so be prepared to pay a little bit extra for the pros listed above. Once the car is in ‘drive’, all you need to do is put your foot on the accelerator and the car will provide enough torque to make sure you never stall. This makes for a better transition between gears, offering a smoother and more comfortable drive. You won’t need to use the gear stick again until you want to reverse or park, making traffic jams that much easier to deal with.Īn automatic vehicle will change gear for you when the revolutions per minute (RPM) reach a certain level. Instead, you can put it in ‘drive’ and use the accelerator and the brake to start and stop. You don’t have to worry about clutch control, finding the biting point or what gear you have to be in. So why does this make a difference?Īutomatic cars tend to be easier to drive, which makes them beneficial for people who travel for long distances on a regular basis. Instead, the automatic transmission uses a torque converter, which means you simply need to tell the car whether you want to go forwards, backwards or stay still using the gear stick. Unlike manual cars, automatic vehicles don’t have a clutch. This is why we always recommend test driving different types of vehicles before settling on one, just to make sure it’s the right choice for you. Ultimately, the decision depends on what you’ll be using the car for and what you prefer. There are certainly pros and cons for both, and while some people purchase an automatic and never look back, others love driving a manual. ![]() When you’re picking out a new car to lease or buy, one of the decisions you need to make is whether the vehicle will be manual or automatic. ![]()
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