Believe it or not, it was Leonardo da Vinci who sketched his version of a stepless Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) back in the 15th century.

There are some key differences between the features of manual and automatic transmissions that help buyers understand the different driving and ownership experiences associated with each.

Most vehicles are fitted with a transmission of some description. But how do you know if you’re experiencing problems with your transmission or if its behaviour is normal? Seeing as repairing or replacing your vehicle’s transmission is one of the most costly jobs, it pays to know.