Can a Manual Transmission Car Be Converted to Automatic?
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Manual transmission cannot be converted to automatic unless the same car model has an automatic version, and even then, it can only be converted to a semi-automatic (manual-automatic hybrid). The reasons are as follows: 1. The structure of the manual transmission and engine differs from that of an automatic transmission. Manual transmissions have a clutch, while automatics do not. Their operating principles are also different and not interchangeable. 2. When a car leaves the factory, all its designs are in the most optimal state, with components perfectly matched to the engine. Forced modifications can compromise safety. 3. According to Article 16 of China's 'Road Traffic Safety Law,' no unit or individual is allowed to alter the registered structure, construction, or characteristics of a motor vehicle without authorization.