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Why do British people have such a dim view of Automatic cars? (self.askuk)

submitted 10 months ago by Oneeightnine to c/askuk

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I've been driving an automatic since I passed nearly a decade ago. In that time whenever I tell anyone I drive auto, it's usually met with some level of derision. I think that attitude is changing, but I'm still kind of confused by it in the first place.

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[–] dlok@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

Petrol head here, we tend to like to row our own gears and heel tow downshifts it's more engaging and satisfying especially on track. So people who drive autos tend to be seen as not into cars and looked down upon a bit. (Not saying that's my view).