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Is it correct to shift to neutral first and then pull the handbrake when parking?

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DiHaven

07/29/25 7:20am

After parking, pull the handbrake first and then shift to neutral. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Parking methods: Generally, there are two parking methods for automatic transmission vehicles. The difference between these two parking procedures lies in whether to engage the parking gear first or pull the handbrake first, which essentially relates to different points of force application. The former applies force to the locking mechanism of the parking gear, and the transmission also bears corresponding force. Since the transmission is designed with a parking gear, it can withstand this force. The latter applies force to the handbrake, with the transmission bearing minimal force, transferring the load to the handbrake instead. 2. Parking on level ground: If parking on level ground, neither parking procedure will harm the vehicle's transmission. It mainly depends on personal parking habits. If parking on a steep slope, the second parking procedure can be adopted, as it has relatively less impact on the transmission because the force is applied to the handbrake.

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Blanco

08/12/25 10:39am

With twenty years of driving experience, I pay special attention to the parking sequence. After the car comes to a complete stop, first shift into neutral to relieve the transmission of power, then engage the handbrake to lock the rear wheels. At this point, release the foot brake—if the ground is sloped, the car will only wobble slightly without moving. Once confirmed stable, shift into Park or a low gear for manual transmissions. Pulling the handbrake without shifting to neutral leaves the transmission under tension; shifting directly to Park without the handbrake puts the entire vehicle's weight on the transmission's locking gears, which will definitely cause damage over time. Especially for automatic cars parked on slopes, a few incorrect operations will result in clunking noises from the transmission, and the repair costs could cover half a year's worth of fuel.

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