Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The Appeal of An Automatic Transmission

Driving is a breeze, like the one you embrace when you’re hitting 60 mph in your convertible. An Automatic vehicle is just that easy. 82% of the vehicles sold in the US are automatic, which translates to no need for you to control the gear shift, your car does that for you. With an automatic vehicle, a consumer with a daily commute won’t have to worry about focusing his or her hand on the gearshift. Instead, they could enjoy a bagel, fix their rearview mirror, or give a welcoming wave to a recognizable friend in the next vehicle over. In today’s blog, we discuss its appeal.

Automatic cars are easy. There’s no clutch or shifter to control. That means city driving is a breeze and commanding steep terrain is simple. There’s no ‘rollback’ with an automatic car while its in drive, giving you more energy to controlling your car on the road. If you live in a busy city its also beneficial because of stop-and-go traffic. An automatic takes away the worry of shifting gears, leaving an open hand to perform a small task. Since automatic cars only require one shift “D”, while driving forward it has a wider appeal. So, if two people were sharing a vehicle after its purchase no learning would be required. If one person couldn’t control a manual transmission it could be easier for them to stick with an automatic.

Some cars offer a “best of both worlds” style known as manumatics. The term differs from brand to brand, but the vehicle could begin in automatic and be shifted into a manual mode that allows control through the gears like a regular manual without the hassle of a clutch.

Automatic cars also have a higher resell value. The appeal for an automatic is much larger than that of a manual. Thus, becoming an easier seller for when you trade-in your vehicle.

So, we’ve given you the facts. What will you choose??? What do you prefer? Feel free to comment below:

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