Manual vs Automatic Transmission near Greenfield, IN

There are three different types of transmissions, and it can be a bit confusing to understand how they differentiate. At Eastgate CDJR, we want to make the purchasing process easy to understand, and this includes all of the information that pertains to vehicles in our inventory. Read further to learn more about the differences and if you have any questions, contact us and we will connect you with someone who is knowledgeable and able to put your mind at ease. 

Manual

The first kind of gearbox is the manual transmission. This option is the most hands-on, as it requires the driver to take control of any gear shifts while you’re driving. Because of this, it requires additional knowledge about shifting gears and is not an ideal choice for beginner drivers. Also, there are limited inventory options that contain this transmission within, so your purchasing options will also be fewer with this selection. However, if you’re searching for something you can remain in control of when road conditions are less than ideal, this is a viable choice. Because of its interactive nature, you will need to perform transmission repairs and services every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. For more specific information, always check your Owner’s Manual. 

Automatic

The next kind of transmission is the automatic. This option, as the name suggests, takes it upon itself to switch gears as you're driving so you’re able to fully concentrate on the roads of Greenfield. Another perk about this transmission is the availability of vehicles with this gearbox. Your purchasing options will be aplenty and first-time vehicle owners can drive any of these sets of wheels with ease. Because it self-regulates and decides on its own when you’re in need of a gear shift, the services for this mechanism are further apart than with a manual transmission. Make sure to schedule your transmission appointment with Eastgate CDJR’s Service Department every 60,000 to 100,000 miles. 

CVT

The final kind of transmission is less common and slightly meshes a manual and automatic gearbox into one. The Continuously Variable Transmission is not as common but is being slowly introduced into specific Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram vehicles. This option is similar to an automatic transmission since it regulates when to shift gears on its own, making this another viable choice for first-time drivers. However, it's not a typical transmission because it does not use gears to shift as you’re driving. It uses a pulley system, and like a manual machine, it requires services every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. Visit our location to test drive a model with any of these gearboxes and make up your mind on which is the one for you!