Some drivers swear by the sporty feel of a manual transmission; others couldn\u2019t live without the practical aspect of an automatic. In the market for a new vehicle and unsure of which transmission to choose? At Certified Auto Repair, we believe each type has its own set of advantages. Read on to find out what they are.<\/p>\n
1. They put the driver in full control of the vehicle<\/p>\n
2. They\u2019re usually more affordable (around $1,000 less than automatics)<\/p>\n
3. They put less strain on the brakes<\/p>\n
4. Repairing them is usually cheaper<\/p>\n
5. Manual cars consume less fuel<\/p>\n
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Driver\u2019s ed: automatic or manual?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Manual or automatic<\/strong>, your transmission is in good hands at Certified Auto Repair<\/strong><\/h3>\n