Doh
Journeyman Pro
just change my car and it's these first time I have had an EHB so just getting used to it. God knows how the misses will cope she would drive a horse and cart if she could.
Electronic handbrakes.
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SteveJay
Head Pro
Had my CLA almost a year now and have probably pressed the handbrake button 4 times. It is totally automatic and efficient.
I also like the fact that it makes the centre console so much neater - mine is an auto and the gear shift is via the steering column and paddles, so I don't have anything sticking up from the centre console
I also like the fact that it makes the centre console so much neater - mine is an auto and the gear shift is via the steering column and paddles, so I don't have anything sticking up from the centre console
bladeplayer
Money List Winner
I thought you were already over the hill ..
They have given alota trouble on the VW range 05-09 & still are even now , newer ones seem to be fine tho ,
freddielong
Tour Winner
The one in my Passat works perfectly turns off automatically when you go forward press of a switch when you stop nice and smooth.
TonyN
Money List Winner
The one on my A6 is brilliant. It has an electrical handbrake and auto footbrake. If you switch the auto brake on it just holds when you're stationary. Dont even need the handbrake. You just just drive off and it releases. Forwards or backwards, hill or no hill, it works out it all out effortlessly.
It auto switches to the handbrake too when you push the ignition button to turn engine off.
Only time you need to hold footbrake is when you try to move without seat belt. A message displays on the dash I assume as a safety feature.
What about mercedes foot (hand) brakes. That is a system that I can not get on with
Awful.
It auto switches to the handbrake too when you push the ignition button to turn engine off.
Only time you need to hold footbrake is when you try to move without seat belt. A message displays on the dash I assume as a safety feature.
What about mercedes foot (hand) brakes. That is a system that I can not get on with
Awful.
Luddites!
Lets do away with power steering too...
Lets do away with power steering too...
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
I find it's the elderly that really struggle with them.
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Is the correct answer. And don't start me on traction control systems and the like on motorcycles. There seems to be a determination to engineer any skill out of driving or riding.
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
I thought you were already over the hill ..
It's a good job I'm reading this on an iPad as the coffee is much easier to wipe off.....
freddielong
Tour Winner
Its not just driving they are trying to do the same with golf
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Fair point.
MarkE
Challenge Tour Pro
Alright, I surrender. Seems i'm outnumbered on this one.
DCB
Well-known member
I saw this today and thought your moderators job must be paying well
If only, a bit ostentatious for my liking ..... well, maybe not
Slime
Tour Winner
But when the battery goes flat, and you have no jump leads, how can you push start the car?
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
Why do you need a hand brake in an automatic?
Farmergeddon
Assistant Pro
To do handbrake turns!!
chrisd
Major Champion
I thought you were already over the hill ..
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Correct, but there's another hill just the other side!
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Cars are becoming more autonomous and also more connected. Electronic handbrakes are just an extremely minor thing compared to what will be done for you by the car in the next couple of decades or so.
MarkE
Challenge Tour Pro
I know, also many disasters waiting to happen as well. I just can't get my head round why anyone would want a car to take control.
Jensen
Tour Rookie
Not a problem with automatic, I had one on my c class.
However would be a nightmare on a manual, but then you don't buy any Merc unless it's auto.
