AvtoVAZ claims that with an experienced driver on “mechanics” it will be possible to save fuel. Also, with a manual transmission, you can slide without fear of overheating the transmission, which helps both on bad roads and in winter. Another factor in favor of the “mechanics” is the great strength and reliability of such a gearbox. Let’s say, in the event of a breakdown, you will not have to change the entire assembly, and you can get to the service even with a broken transmission.
