One factor contributing to the difficulty involved in automatic transmission repair is the massive amount of individual pieces that comprise an automatic transmission's anatomy. There are ...

An automatic transmission is any transmission that doesn’t require the driver to shift gears. There are more types of automatic transmissions than ever before, including conventional torque ...

Maintenance costs also play a role in the decision-making process. Automatic transmissions are generally more complex and can be more expensive to repair if issues arise. In contrast, manual ...

Steep slopes: Another major advantage of an automatic transmission is driving on slopes or inclined roads. Drivers don't have to worry about inadvertently backing up, as the automatic transmission is ...

A manual transmission is one with a stick for shifting gears and a third pedal for operating a clutch. Many automatic transmissions now enable manual shifting, and one style is even known as an ...

In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, compared with an automatic, and can cut a car's price by $800 to $1,200.