Auto to Manual license No claims

adolf hamster · 22 Feb 2018 at 15:42

ttaskmaster said:
Depends how long (in terms of 'road hours') you've been driving a manual for... Same for cars with the indicator on the wrong side.

oh god, wrong side indicators are such a troll, when you try to wash your windscreen and end up flashing someone, or vice versa

IC3 · 22 Feb 2018 at 18:33

Why did you get an automatic licence in the first place? :confused:

neocon · 22 Feb 2018 at 19:42

Both my wife and I have auto license.

I suppose it's not really even worth trying to learn a manual now.

IC3 · 22 Feb 2018 at 21:47

neocon said:
Both my wife and I have auto license.

I suppose it's not really even worth trying to learn a manual now.

If you're not a petrolhead than its a waste of money IMHO.

adolf hamster · 22 Feb 2018 at 22:43

IC3 said:
If you're not a petrolhead than its a waste of money IMHO.

I'm not so sure, unless your at the stage of buying new cars then the ability to look at manuals on the second hand market significantly increases your choices.

IC3 · 22 Feb 2018 at 23:02

adolf hamster said:
I'm not so sure, unless your at the stage of buying new cars then the ability to look at manuals on the second hand market significantly increases your choices.

There's so many cars with automatic gearboxes though, not to mention its a bigger comfort for daily use.

adolf hamster · 23 Feb 2018 at 11:56

IC3 said:
There's so many cars with automatic gearboxes though, not to mention its a bigger comfort for daily use.

i'm not denying that, just that the ability to choose from both increases your options.

ttaskmaster · 23 Feb 2018 at 12:14

IC3 said:
There's so many cars with automatic gearboxes though, not to mention its a bigger comfort for daily use.

I find auto drivers far more lazy and dangerous. Autos are for people who can't afford chauffeurs.
#ManualGearboxMasterRace!!

MooMoo444 · 23 Feb 2018 at 12:16

Well you can usually pop them into manual mode anyway, so it's best of both worlds. No clutch pedal but it's still a bit of driver interaction that an auto otherwise wouldn't require.

ttaskmaster · 23 Feb 2018 at 12:21

MooMoo444 said:
Well you can usually pop them into manual mode anyway, so it's best of both worlds. No clutch pedal but it's still a bit of driver interaction that an auto otherwise wouldn't require.

Only full manual comes with the bragging rights, though.

adolf hamster · 23 Feb 2018 at 12:21

MooMoo444 said:
Well you can usually pop them into manual mode anyway, so it's best of both worlds. No clutch pedal but it's still a bit of driver interaction that an auto otherwise wouldn't require.

from experience, the manual mode isn't all that when you're talking about a standard slushbox.

Jez · 23 Feb 2018 at 13:09

ttaskmaster said:
Only full manual comes with the bragging rights, though.

Bragging rights? Most manual cars tend to be absolutely rubbish, and most premium cars tend to be automatic other than serious sports cars

Outcast · 23 Feb 2018 at 13:47

After doing probably 10k gear changes everyday for over 20 years the "Manual Gearbox Novelty" has worn off. Thank **** trucks are full auto now !!
I'd have bought an auto car but I particularly wanted an 8th Gen diesel Civic and they don't (didn't) do that option.

IC3 · 23 Feb 2018 at 13:58

ttaskmaster said:
I find auto drivers far more lazy and dangerous. Autos are for people who can't afford chauffeurs.
#ManualGearboxMasterRace!!

True, I find myself most concentrated when I drive using the whole rev range.

Still trying to master double clutching, after driving for so many years without using that technique, its hard to switch...

ttaskmaster · 23 Feb 2018 at 14:10

Jez said:
Bragging rights? Most manual cars tend to be absolutely rubbish, and most premium cars tend to be automatic other than serious sports cars

And they're complete ***** to drive.
Last one I tried was some BMW thing and it just felt like I was playing a computer game. No feel, no soul, everything all touch-controlled and like utter gack.
I like the skill and interaction of manual cars, in the same way I love the clunk of stomping a bike into 1st gear. Autos just feel like expensive golf carts... and I'm dreading the day when EVs become a legal requirement!

IC3 said:
True, I find myself most concentrated when I drive using the whole rev range.

Dunno what it is, but taking away the clutch and stick seems to also take away people's capacity to plan ahead, or even observe traffic around them. I notice it in others, but even in myself, too. It's as if having to change gear occasionally wakes a driver up and kickstarts the awareness mode.

Jez · 23 Feb 2018 at 14:12

Each to their own, i totally hate driving manuals as does my other half. I'd never buy one in a million years

It doesnt help that most manuals i have driven have been fairly crappy cars in comparison to the autos (which only come as automatics the majority of the time anyway - talking big mercs, range rovers, bmws etc)

chaparral · 23 Feb 2018 at 20:46

What are electric cars manual or auto ? or can you get both ?

neocon · 23 Feb 2018 at 21:14

chaparral said:
What are electric cars manual or auto ? or can you get both ?

Auto, CVT

Dr Who · 23 Feb 2018 at 23:01

adolf hamster said:
i'm not denying that, just that the ability to choose from both increases your options.

Or you can be patient and find the car you really want?

Dr Who · 23 Feb 2018 at 23:05

Jez said:
Bragging rights? Most manual cars tend to be absolutely rubbish, and most premium cars tend to be automatic other than serious sports cars

It's an ego thing IMHO. All this "manual requires more skill" is utter garbage when you are doing your 15 miles commute to work in heavy traffic.

My manual tends to go in 5th as quick as possible and then I change gear as little as possible. My next car will be back to auto again.