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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
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Alex Evans & Joshua Hartley

Drivers warned over common gearstick mistake which could cost thousands

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 is worth doing everything you can to avoid more expensive car bills if you can. New RAC advice is urging drivers that one common bad habit could actually land you with an expensive bill: resting your hand on the gearstick.

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.

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