25-03-2020, 11:30 AM
I've always had manual gearboxes until my current car, Dec 2016 - only available in auto - and towing vehicle (LR Discovery 4, auto). I was keen on the idea of automatic for towing, as reversing slowly, sometimes uphill, with a horsebox is a killer on a friction clutch.
Keeping relatively OT, not being able to bump-start is a slight concern. No starting handle (not compatible with high-performance, small flywheel diesels anyway). And, not being able to wind the vehicle along on the starter in case of dead engine, is a drawback too - something I have had to do twice in 35 years motoring.
Keeping relatively OT, not being able to bump-start is a slight concern. No starting handle (not compatible with high-performance, small flywheel diesels anyway). And, not being able to wind the vehicle along on the starter in case of dead engine, is a drawback too - something I have had to do twice in 35 years motoring.
