Automatic are Manual transmission.

Advantages of automatic transmission

I just want to get from A to B as easily as possible
Driving a car with automatic transmission is easier. Driving around busy towns requires constant gear changing, depressing the clutch and clutch control in manual transmission all of which is not an issue with automatics.

I need to take my driving test. What's the quickest and easiest option?
Learner drivers inevitably find synchronizing the clutch with the gears a challenge. You have probably seen many learner drivers stall a car due to bad clutch control. Many learner drivers opt for an automatic for its simplicity. As an automatic is easier and faster to learn, less money is likely to be spent on driving lessons as you won't need as many driving lessons. Automatic driving lessons are typically a slightly higher price than manual however.
Even some experienced drivers who have taken and passed the driving test never seem to get to grips with a manual cars clutch and may on many occasions stall the car when moving off. Again, this is a problem not found in automatics.
Automatic cars are safer. As there is no need to change gear, both hands can be kept on the steering wheel.

Advantages of manual transmission

How much will one cost?
Manual transmission cars are cheaper than the automatic equivalent. An automatic transmission is more complicated than a manual transmission to develop and build and in the UK there are less of them manufactured, therefor automatics costs more to make and ultimately cost more to purchase to the consumer.

I have an automatic driving licence, what's my options? If you are licenced to drive a manual car in the UK, you are also permitted to drive an automatic vehicle on public roads. If you are licenced for an automatic car, then you are not permitted to drive a manual on public roads. If you wanted to drive a manual, you will need to re-sit the UK driving test for manual transmission cars. What if my car breaks down? If you drive an automatic, but are licenced to drive manual and your car breaks down, your repair garage may provide you with a courtesy car. The garage is highly likely to provide you with a manual transmission courtesy car although an automatic would be unlikely.

The advantages of a manual licence means if a courtesy car is essential, the need for finding a garage that can provide a an automatic is not essential. Being restricted to an automatic licence may require renting an automatic car which will be costly and again, pose problems in finding a company that provides automatics.

An automatic transmission is much more complicated than a manual. As it is more complicated, a like for like model is more likely to malfunction with an automatic gearbox. Any problems with a manual transmission are likely to cost far less than its automatic counterpart.
Although automatic transmissions are significantly more advanced than they once were, an automatic is likely to need servicing more frequently than manual.

Speed is important when choosing my car
If you like more control and speed out of your engine, manual transmission is the way to go. Many tend to find automatics boring to drive as the gear change is made for you. 

CVT transmissions are a modern form of automatic gearbox that allow for better fuel economy and speed if needed.

Automatics and manuals in snow and ice
Manuals do offer a distinct advantage over automatics when driving in snow and ice. Engine brake is an important factor when driving on a slippery surface such as snow and ice. Using the footbrake as little as possible is essential in reducing the risk of a skid when slowing down or stopping. As manual transmission vehicles allow you full control over gears and speed by using clutch control, engine braking can be mastered, giving you maximum control in such dangerous conditions. See how to drive in snow for further information.
Manumatic refers to an automatic gearbox which also offers manual gears for better control. These types of automatic transmission offer a great deal of control over the car and its speed. Although you have a certain amount of control over the automatic gearbox, there is not nearly as much control as a manual.

Fuel economy is important
If this is the case, a car fitted with a manual transmission is likely to be your choice. It's not always the case, but on average, based on a like for like model, the manual version will produce 1 to 3 MPG more than the automatic.
This does of course depend on your driving habits and if you eco drive, or if you know how to eco drive.

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Beko© Fridge Freezer Recall

Beko© Fridge Freezer Recall

Risk of Fire!! 
Check yours NOW! before its to late...

Beko Fridge Freezer Fire Risk Recall

Hoover has announced that some of its frost free fridge freezer models are to be recalled due to a fire risk.

Affected Models

The Beko frost free fridge freezer models affected were manufactured between January 2000 and October 2006. These have a serial number that begins with either 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 or 06. and this information can be found on a label inside the fridge. Beko is making a free of charge modification to all affected models, this modification takes approximately 30mins.
Other Beko branded models and all Beko frost free fridge freezers manufactured after this date are unaffected.

Affected model numbers:

• • CA 5411 FFS/FFW/FFX
  • CA 7014 FFX
  • CA 7015 FFW/FFS/FFX
• • CDA 539 FS/FW/FX
  • CDA 543 FS/FW/FX
  • CDA 645 FW
  • CDA 647 FS/FW
  • CDA 648 FS/FW
  • CDA 653 FS/FW/FX
  • CDA 659 FS
  • CDA 751 FS/FX
  • CDA 752 FS/FW/FX
• • CS 460 FF/FFS/FFW/FFSD
  • CS 461 FFW/FFS
  • CSA 4706 FFX
  • CSB 4606 FFSD/FFS/FFW

 Overheating can occur and in certain circumstances this could result in a fire.


http://refsafety.beko.co.uk/

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Hoover Fridge Freezer Fire Risk Recall

Hoover© Fridge Freezer Recall

Risk of Fire!! 
Check yours NOW! before its to late...

Hoover Fridge Freezer Fire Risk Recall

Hoover has announced that some of its frost free fridge freezer models are to be recalled due to a fire risk.
The models affected are as follows:
HNC6185A
HNC6185AE
HNC6185W
HNC6185WE
HNC6200A
HNC6200WE
Hoover do point out that it is only certain production that is affected by this recall and, as yet, we are unaware of how many fridge freezers may be affected.
Hoover says on its website that, "We have identified in a batch of appliances manufactured between the dates above that there is a possibility of a potential fault developing on the defrost heater element supplied to Hoover. Overheating can occur and in certain circumstances this could result in a fire"


http://www.hoover.co.uk/safety-notice/

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Hotpoint© Dishwasher Recall

Hotpoint© Dishwasher Recall

Risk of Fire!! 
Check yours NOW! before its to late...

Do you own a faulty dishwasher?

The affected dishwashers were manufactured between June 2006 and March 2007 and include models numbered FDW201, FDW601 and FDW65A. 

To check if you own one of these potentially faulty dishwashers, check the model and serial number by looking at the sticker on the inside of the dishwasher door. The serial numbers of the models are nine digits long, with the first five digits containing numbers between 60601 and 70331.

If you discover that you own one of the models affected, call Hotpoint's customer service line on 08448 910094 or email fdw@hotpoint.co.uk. Hotpoint says that it will repair affected dishwashers free of charge in your home. 

http://www.which.co.uk/news/2013/04/hotpoint-recalls-dishwashers-due-to-fire-risk-317231/

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Bosch© Dishwasher Recall

Bosch© Dishwasher Recall

Risk of Fire!!

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Bosch home appliances have announced a voluntary recall to repair certain Bosch dishwashers manufactured from May 1999 - July 2005. Please read this notice carefully and call the Bosch Hotline for a free repair if your dishwasher is included in the recall.

http://www.bosch-home.com/us/support/safety-notices/dishwasher-recall.html

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Bonnet flies up.

Bonnet flies up

The danger

If you notice that your bonnet looks loose as you drive along, stop and check it. Don't wait until you get home - you might not!
The worst danger if your bonnet flies up as you are driving along is that you will do something silly because of the shock. It will take a moment to realise what has happened, there is a loud bang, the windscreen may break, and then you can't see anything! A natural reaction is to brake hard and fast.
Think quickly and overcome this natural urge. Braking hard will frighten the driver behind, thus doubling the problem! If you have been keeping a safe distance there will be no danger from the vehicle in front. If the road bends you should be able to see where it goes by looking out of the side windows. The biggest danger is instability, due to wind resistance, and from traffic following closely behind.

Action!

• Check your mirrors (all of your mirrors).
• Hold the steering wheel firmly to counter wind resistance.
• Brake firmly if it is safe to do so.

If you are on a motorway move over to the hard shoulder before braking. Try to look out of the driver's window. Ask your front passenger (in a gentle scream) to look out on their side.

Remember, the worst danger in this situation comes from you. Stay calm - stay safe!

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Tougher theory test for drivers

Tougher theory test for drivers to stop candidates learning answers by rote

New changes to toughen up the driving theory test come into force today to stop learner candidates memorising answers ‘by rote’.
It’s not before time with widespread ignorance of basic rules of the road.
From today theory test will be made up of multiple-choice questions which, unlike in the past, will no longer be published in advance and in their exact form in books and other electronic learning materials.

Tougher: Theory tests have been made harder to prevent learners from memorising answers by rote

The aim is to stop candidates from simply memorising the detailed  questions and simply regurgitating the answers without a proper understanding of what they mean.

Drivers have to pass the computer touch-screen based theory test to qualify to take the practical driving test on the road.
The changes come into force as one in four drivers don’t know who has priority when traffic lights are out. nearly a quarter (23%)  thought the correct answer was traffic going straight on, 3% said it was those turning right and 2% plumped for those turning left.
However, the correct answer is that nobody has priority.

Learning the right way: From today theory test will be made up of multiple-choice questions which, unlike in the past, will no longer be published in advance and in their exact form in books and other electronic learning materials

With a quarter of motorists not knowing this, it could easily result in accidents and road rage.’
When asked what a flashing amber light at a pelican crossing means,  some 1 in 5 (18%) of respondents claimed wrongly it meant they should stop and wait for the green or red light.
Nearly a third (28% ) answer wrongly that it meant giving  way to pedestrians waiting to cross. 
Thankfully 54% knew this meant to give way to pedestrians already on the crossing.
Younger drivers, aged 18-24 were the highest age group to get this correct with nearly seven out of ten (68%)  answering correctly.

By contrast,  only four out of ten (41%)of drivers over 65 got this question right.
New official driving and riding theory books were published in September 2011 to help candidates prepare for the test and for life on the road.
Motoring groups  publishers have also published their own unofficial guides to passing the theory test.

Learners should not unduly worry about the changes to the test. The new test calls for greater understanding, which can be gained from professional tuition and some time spent revising; - both of which would have been needed to pass the theory test confidently before the changes.

 Knowing the theoretical rules of the road is really important for drivers.
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) said: ‘From today the theory test will be made up of multiple-choice questions which are no longer published in learning materials.
The reason behind the move is to stop candidates from simply memorising theory test questions and answers and learning by rote. Revision materials are still available’.

The DSA said: ’This approach to learning will help candidates to gain a better knowledge and understanding of driving theory which will help them respond correctly to the new, reworded live questions used in the actual test.’
It stressed: ’No changes are being made to the format of the theory test. It will still be made up of a multiple-choice part and a hazard perception part. The time allowed and the pass marks will stay the same.’

There are two parts to the theory test which costs £31 to sit.
The first is a multiple choice test lasting 57 minutes. Candidates must score 43 out of 50 (86%) to pass.

Some questions are  given as a case study showing a short story that five questions will be based on. Others will focus on real life examples and experiences that you could come across when driving.

The hazard perception test involves watching on computer screen 14 clips of 15 developing hazards which must be identified.
Pass mark is 44 out of 75 (59%).

Candidates watch  a series of video clips on a computer screen featuring everyday road scenes.

Each clip contains at least one ‘developing hazard’ -  such as a parked car putting on its indicator to move out - that will require the driver to be aware or take some evasive action. But  one of the clips will feature two developing hazards.

The practical driving test costs from £62 to £75 depending when it is taken.
The DSA’s new official theory test books contain the official explanations for every revision question, helping candidates fully understand the answer.

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