Automatic transmissions are pretty self-explanatory, and for the most part, fairly foolproof. Most of us will be familiar with the usual settings found on an automatic shifter, with P, R, N, and D ...

That’s why I’m not surprised to hear that one in four driving tests in Great Britain are now being taken in automatic cars. It has to be easier, and I’ve resolved to only learn automatic from now on.

Overheating, wrong fluids, harsh driving, and careless habits like improper towing or parking can ruin your automatic ...