{"id":120666,"date":"2023-10-29T08:49:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T08:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/?p=120666"},"modified":"2023-10-29T08:49:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T08:49:17","slug":"common-car-lever-habit-could-cost-motorists-up-to-500-in-costly-blow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/auto-news\/common-car-lever-habit-could-cost-motorists-up-to-500-in-costly-blow\/","title":{"rendered":"Common car lever habit could cost motorists up to \u00a3500 in costly blow"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Petrol and diesel owners have been told that a simple car mistake could lead to costly repair bills this Autumn.<\/p>\n

According to experts, simply resting hands on a vehicle\u2019s gear stick could dramatically backfire and wear out key parts.<\/p>\n

The specialists warn that leaving a hand on the lever can put pressure onto the sector fork which will speed up wear.<\/p>\n

A spokesman for LeaseCar.UK said: \u201cThis habit is easy to get into, especially when feeling lazy on a long drive of gear-changing, but it will cause unnecessary damage to a car’s transmission.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy placing their hand on the gear stick with any force, drivers risk forcing the selector fork against the rotating collar, causing wear or even a snap, which can cause expensive transmission trouble and general wear in the gearbox.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The RAC has previously issued a similar warning as they urged road users to ditch previous habits to save money.<\/p>\n

They explained: \u201cIt\u2019s tempting to rest your hand on your gearstick between gear changes, but this applies pressure to the selector fork and other internal parts. The added friction speeds up wear and tear on the gear box.<\/p>\n

\u201cTry to get into the habit of moving your hand onto the steering wheel and resting your left foot elsewhere in the footwell instead.\u201d<\/p>\n

The GearBox Specialists, a vehicle technician form based in Bournemouth also warns the apparent harmless move can \u201cdestroy\u201d a gearbox.<\/p>\n

They commented: \u201cWhile your gear stick may seem like a comfy arm wrest, regularly leaning on it can cause damage to your gearbox.<\/p>\n

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