Manual or Auto towcar

Posted on 06/01/2022 09:50 by ChocolateTrees

So - answering the OPs question, "Manual or Auto" - seems very valid to differentiate between torque converter (slush auto), CVT, DCT and single speed (EV) . Not splitting hairs at all . 

EV single speed is good. Many torque converter autos are good (XC90) some are not (Grand voyager). CVT and DCT are open for more feedback?

Two pedal driving vs three pedal driving (manual) is nice, but down to personal preference. 

 

 

Posted on 06/01/2022 10:05 by cyberyacht

Once driving schools are all using EV's, there will soon be a generation that will be precluded from driving manual vehicles.

Posted on 06/01/2022 10:41 by EmilysDad

in answering the original man vs auto, I agree with you. I've linked to an Ozzie version of Clarkson a few times re his Youtube describing how to break the various types. However I said you were splitting hairs when you said that BEV were not auto because they don't have gears. 

Off to look for the video ..... 

Posted on 06/01/2022 11:13 by Boff

But there will be so few manual cars it is likely to be irrelevant and perhaps the requirement to take a specific test in a manual car.  
Factoid. When the B+E test was a thing.  If you took the test with an automatic vehicle. Then it entitled you tow with an automatic,  but it upgraded your licence to drive a manual car solo .  Go figure. 

Posted on 06/01/2022 10:05 by cyberyacht

Once driving schools are all using EV's, there will soon be a generation that will be precluded from driving manual vehicles.

Posted on 06/01/2022 10:41 by EmilysDad

in answering the original man vs auto, I agree with you. I've linked to an Ozzie version of Clarkson a few times re his Youtube describing how to break the various types. However I said you were splitting hairs when you said that BEV were not auto because they don't have gears. 

Off to look for the video ..... 

Posted on 06/01/2022 12:51 by ADP1963

Andy

       Love that Gear box Guide.......for me very educational.