Driving have been warned over a common mistake which could cause expensive damage to their car
. Insurance premiums and petrol costs are increasing, while routine maintenance, MOTs and services quickly add up to start draining your wallet.
It seems almost everyone is guilty of keeping one hand on the gearstick - especially in a manual car, as most British vehicles are. But it could end up damaging your car in the long run, according to the breakdown experts, Yorkshire Live reports.The gearstick is connected to a 'selector fork' which is designed to make contact with a 'rotating collar'. If you rest your hand on the stick, you risk putting pressure on the selector fork, which causes unnecessary wear and tear.
Flooring the car in too higher gear - also known as 'redlining' can also cause damage. Most modern cars have a 'shift' indicator which cheerily suggests when you should change up a gear. If you ignore it, you risk doing damage to the engine or transmission.
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