In terms of benefits and features, a manual transmission lets the owner gain full access of the vehicle’s gears and lets him or her take control of everything especially with difficult roads. Automatic transmission, on the other hand, can provide maneuverability in heavy traffic that make shifting gears a breeze.

Learning the different gear shifts in a manual transmission require a lot of practice and getting used to. Timing is crucial with regards to stepping in your clutch and shifting your gear which most people who are trying to learn how to drive found annoying. In automatic transmission, such a thing will not happen because navigating with automatic transmission is like operating a go-cart.

If you ask about the cost, a car with automatic transmission is more expensive than the manual transmission. You will notice that when you go to a car dealer, there are identical cars (same model, make, color, company, tires, and features) but one is more costly than the other. The car that is expensive has automatic transmission.

Manual transmission is easier to maintain than automatic transmission and the owner can save more fuel than automatic. When an automatic transmission car broke down, it is hard to give it temporary remedy to make it to the next auto shop. If that happens, then it will need towing.

In terms of comfort, automatic transmission can give the most comfortable driver seat because of the easy gear shift it can provide. Some folks, however, still find manual transmission to be a safer choice and that makes them comfortable.

Choosing between manual versus automatic transmission is really a matter of preference.

The prices and cost of rebuilding transmission always vary on certain factors, such as are you going to do this at a major brand auto shop or at a local mechanic, how old is your car, what type and make is your vehicle, or perhaps you’ve found another broken transmission of the same model that would make it easier to swap the parts. But in any case, if you decided on getting your transmission rebuilt, you will find out that it is often a cheaper option as opposed to getting a brand new one. However, you should understand what is usually involved and keep in mind a few things. How does it work? First of all, it is removed from your vehicle and disassembled. Then all the parts are chemically cleaned and all the damaged ones are thrown out. After that the parts that required replacement are swapped with new ones, and your transmission is put together. In most times technicians will also replace all seals, gaskets and perform all neccessary electrical work if needed. In more advanced shops, they might even throw in a few newer parts since the transmission technology is always evolving.

Finally and most importantly, you should always get an extended warranty on the rebuilt transmission. Most places will offer you default warranty for 1 year, but do try to get it extended to at least 3 or 4 years to ensure hassle-free driving for that period.