CSL Register - Gearbox question....

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Originally Posted by mattCSLnut (Post 124543)

Hi Steve

M3 CSL has a Manual Gearbox with an Automated Clutch , so effectively & technically it's an automated manual gearbox, as per Owners Manual (p55) but obviously it can be driven like an AUTO.
I've got a strange feeling it's not officially an AUTO :smt017 so it's probably best to check with DVLA who are the Licence issuers to avoid any future nonsense with the Bizzies or Insurers.

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Originally Posted by Neil M (Post 124545)

I'm inclined to agree with Matt, it's a bit of a grey area as to its true designation in legal terms, but I would think that if driven in Auto mode then she would be within the law.

However should she have an accident GF, then no doubt the insurance company would use/exploit the greyness to their advantage. DVLA is the way to go and get something in writing.

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Originally Posted by Steve B (Post 124547)

In that case I'll put on my best welsh accent and ring the DVLA....:whistle:

Cheers all
Steve

There is no grey area guys. Take it from a guy who knows 100%

A car in the eyes of the law, (regardless if the car has an a manual box persee) is classed as automatic if it has no clutch pedal which the driver can operate independently.

Its only classed as manual if it has a clutch pedal which the driver presses.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...est/DG_4022543