Manual vs. Automatic: Which Transmission Is Right For You?

MANUAL VS. AUTOMATIC: WHICH TRANSMISSION IS RIGHT FOR YOU? MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS: PROS EASY TO MAINTAIN Less complex than automatics, so fewer chances of something going wrong V USES GEAR OR ENGINE OIL Lasts longer and doesn't need changing as often as automatic transmission fluid V BETTER FUEL ECONOMY Can be as much as 15% better depending on driving style and conditions MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS: CONS V LEARNING CURVE 2 4 R Requires practice and patience to learn to drive a stick V CITY DRIVING Stop-and-go traffic can be a nuisance when you have to shift / HILL STARTS Much more difficult to start on a hill without rolling into traffic or stalling AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: PROS / POPULARITY Since they're more common, it may be easier to find the car you want in an automatic V EASE OF DRIVING No need to worry about shifting or using the clutch pedal BETTER RIDE Continuously variable transmissions offer a smoother ride than manual shifting AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: CONS MAINTENANCE May require more frequent maintenance since it is a more complex system / HANDLING Some drivers prefer the "hands-on" precision of a manual transmission V INITIAL COST Cars with automatic transmissions tend to cost more up front INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: LEONS est. 1960 TRANSMISSIONS LEON's TRANSMISSION SERVICES, INC. www.TRANSMISSIONREPAIRCALIFORNIA.COM Sources: http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/driving-stick-pros-cons- manual-transmissions-article-1.1247896 http://www.mytransmissionexperts.com/transmission- service/automatic-or-manual-transmission-cars-pros-cons/ http://www.carsbuddy.com.au/automatic-versus-manual-which-is-better