Do you want to learn to drive in Manchester but unsure whether to go for manual or automatic?
Here’s what you need to know to help you decide
The Shift to Automatic is Real
Auto is the future
Be in doubt, the Future Is Automatic!
In 2024, jusr 22% of car sales were of manual transmission cars and this is set to drop further
The future of driving
What lies ahead
With electric and hybrid vehicles now leading the way, manual cars are being phased out for good. By 2030, new petrol and diesel cars will no longer be sold in the UK — and by 2035, even hybrids will go. Since all electric and hybrid cars are automatic, manual cars will disappear from production.
What Drive 4 Pass offer
Auto focused
At Drive 4 Pass, the vast majority of our team now teach in automatic cars, however, if you still prefer to learn to drive with manual transmission, we do still have a limited number of slots available
Why choose Auto over manual?
✅ Why Choose Automatic?
- No clutch, no stalling — smoother and simpler to drive.
- Faster learning means fewer lessons (and often less cost overall).
- Ideal for busy roads, stop-start traffic, and urban driving.
- The licence allows you to drive any automatic car, including electric and hybrid vehicles — which will dominate UK roads in the coming years.
⚠️ What to Consider if You Choose Manual
- Manual lessons may have longer wait times due to limited instructor availability.
- Manual licences let you drive both manual and automatic, but manual cars are becoming increasingly rare.
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