One of the important decisions you’ll be making when buying a new or used car is whether to choose an automatic or a manual transmission (one that uses a stick shift). Most new cars today are automatics, but you can still find manual vehicle transmissions in both new and used cars. The following will help you decide whether manual or automatic is right for you: Advantages of Automatic Vehicle Transmissions Automatic vehicle transmissions provide the following advantages: They’re easier to drive – Especially if you’ve never shifted gears and worked a clutch before, it can take a while to learn and get comfortable driving a car that requires these extra skills.  They’re better for driving on hills – You’ve probably seen a