To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History Nov 30, 2024

Why You Need Manual Transmission Skills NOW!

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Term

manual transmission

A manual transmission is a system in cars where you have to change gears yourself using a stick and a pedal. It gives you more control over how the car drives.

Car

Jeep

Jeep is a brand of cars that are built for driving off-road and in tough conditions. They are popular for their durability and adventure-ready design.

About this episode

With only 3% of cars featuring manual transmissions today, the importance of knowing how to drive one is becoming a rare skill. The host shares personal anecdotes about teaching his son to drive manual through dirt bikes and a Jeep, emphasizing that this ability is not just about driving but a valuable life skill. The discussion highlights the dwindling prevalence of manuals and the benefits of mastering this technique.

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Only 3% of the cars/trucks being made today have manual transmissions which is why our guest Eric (Season 1, Episode 5) shared that we need to teach the younger generation how to drive stick shift now. He put his kids on dirt bikes to prepare them before getting behind the wheel of a manual Jeep.

Click here to listen to the full episode with Eric - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/5a33d4461718379719e33e990a83f722

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