On 21/09/15 16:09, Huge wrote:
On 2015-09-21, DerbyBorn wrote:



I guess an automatic handbrake costs less as there are no strong cables or
lever mountings. A bit like remote control on TV - we think of it as a
convenience - but imagine how much the makers save in not having to fit
conventional controls.

They all seem to be going that way. I hate the damn things.



SWMBO's MINI has one of those soft-start ignitions. Horrid if you stall.
Rather than standing on the brake and clutch and a quick flick of the
key to get started again, there is some amount of docking about required
which slows it down.

And these keyless ignitions are starting to get hacked by thieves (not
MINI specifically, but there was an article in the paper the other day).