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To Drive a Manual or Not?

It’s important that every person who has a license learns how to drive a manual transmission. Manual transmissions are a great type of transmission to look for those who love being in control of your car’s engine power at all times, but many people don’t know how to drive a manual. One thing that our transmission repair crew at Urban Autocare has noticed is that most people who know how to operate a manual transmission prefer it over an automatic transmission. You may be thinking, “A manual is way too much work!” But the fact of the matter is that there are many great benefits to driving a manual.

Seven Benefits of Driving a Manual Car, or Stick Shift – Part I

  1. You are in control. One of best advantages to driving a manual transmission is that you, the driver, are in control of the power the entire time. You will not only learn how to listen to the roar of the engine, but you won’t have to rely on the tachometer to make sure your vehicle shifts correctly (when driving an automatic). However, if you’re an experienced stick shift driver, you’ll enjoy picking on those who don’t know the best practices of driving a manual; you’ll be able to pick out when someone should be shifting just by listening to the clamor of the engine, but instead they’re watching the gages.

Contact us today!

Don’t go anywhere just yet! Stay tuned for more great benefits of learning how to drive an automatic transmission. If your transmission is in need of a repair, contact Urban Autocare now! We provide service for folks throughout Denver and Lakewood.

NORTH DENVER

1701 High Street
Denver, CO 80218

P: 303-355-5099

BUSINESS HOURS

Monday - Friday
7:30am – 5:30pm

SOUTH DENVER

701 East Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80210

P: 303-722-0888

BUSINESS HOURS

Monday - Friday
7:30am – 5:30pm

LAKEWOOD

10110 W 26th Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215

P: 303-445-8869

BUSINESS HOURS

Monday - Friday
7:30am – 5:30pm

Littleton

4550 S Kipling St
Littleton, CO 80123

P: 303-972-0229

BUSINESS HOURS

Monday - Friday
7:30am – 5:30pm

Arvada

5200 Ward Rd
Arvada, CO 80002

P: 303-424-6105

BUSINESS HOURS

Monday - Friday
7:30am – 5:30pm

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