{"id":542,"date":"2021-02-12T17:27:29","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T17:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carsblog.wpengine.com\/?p=542"},"modified":"2021-11-26T11:48:58","modified_gmt":"2021-11-26T11:48:58","slug":"automatic-vs-manual-car-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/automatic-vs-manual-car-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Automatic And Manual Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"post-jumplink wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#h-driving-automatic-cars-vs-manual-cars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Automatic vs manual cars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-top-automatic-and-manual-cars-in-the-uae\">Top automatic and manual cars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the right vehicle involves several technical and non-technical considerations. One of the most important technical factors to consider is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/car-transmission-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car&#8217;s transmission<\/a>. Whether you should opt for manual or automatic transmission depends on your specific needs as well as prior experience and comfort level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To decide between these two transmission types, you need to know the basic differences between automatic and manual cars. This guide covers all the key differences for you to consider before making the final decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-driving-automatic-cars-vs-manual-cars\">Driving Automatic Cars Vs Manual Cars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to automatic transmission vs manual transmission, the ultimate choice depends on your preferences. While the choice doesn\u2019t have a huge impact on a vehicle\u2019s performance, it does affect the overall driving experience. Many people find automatic vehicles much easier to learn and drive. Therefore, one of the crucial questions you should ask yourself when buying a car is whether you should go for a manual car or an automatic one.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/carsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"A man shifting gears in a manual car \" class=\"wp-image-550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063941\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-B-15-12-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Gearboxes to shift gears in a manual car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand what\u2019s more suitable for you, you need to know the basic differences between the two transmission types. Summarised below are the differences between an automatic and a manual car:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-control-of-power-transfer\">1. Control of Power Transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary purpose of the car transmission is to transfer power from the engine to the wheels. The difference between an automatic car and a manual car is the transmission method. In the case of an automatic transmission, the vehicle transfers power without the driver&#8217;s input. In a manual car, the driver is responsible for the transmission and must know when to shift gears.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-clutch-pedal\">2. Clutch Pedal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to automatic vs manual cars, the clutch pedals are absent in the automatics. Drivers use the clutch pedal to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/change-car-gear-manually\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shift gears in manual cars<\/a>. You can shift gears abruptly if the need arises. On the other hand, automatic cars shift gears according to the speed of the car.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/carsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"A foot on the clutch pedal in a car \" class=\"wp-image-547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063923\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-A-15-12-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A manual car has a clutch pedal, but an automatic car lacks it \n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-price\">3. Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to cost, manual cars are generally cheaper than automatic vehicles i.e. if we are to compare manual and automatic variants of the same model or two cars with almost similar specs. Furthermore, the maintenance cost of automatic cars is greater too as the car parts are expensive as compared to manual vehicle&#8217;s parts.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-control\">4. Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A manual transmission gives the driver complete control over the car. A driver can shift gears whenever they feel the need and control the speed. On the flip side, automatic cars do not allow this luxury to the drivers as they shift according to the speed.&nbsp;Experienced drivers often prefer this kind of control over the convenience of driving an automatic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-safety\">5. Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatic cars, especially those laced with the latest technology are considered safer than manual vehicles. Unlike manual cars, automatic vehicles don\u2019t stall in traffic. Moreover, automatic cars allow you to concentrate on steering the vehicle more efficiently since you don\u2019t have to worry about the clutch and gears anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/carsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"A happy family driving off in a car\" class=\"wp-image-549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/30063935\/DIFFERENCE-BETWEEN-AN-AUTOMATIC-AND-A-MANUAL-CAR-C-15-12-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>It is easier to drive an automatic car, especially for beginners <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-ease-of-driving\">6. Ease of Driving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving an automatic car is much easier than a manual and takes less concentration. On the other hand, manual driving requires you to constantly focus on clutch and gas pedals to shift gears. Due to such reasons, the learning curve is smaller for automatic cars and many new drivers prefer them over manual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/automatic-transmission-types-pros-cons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of automatic transmission<\/a> to understand the difference better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-a-manual-car-faster-than-an-automatic-car\"><strong>Is a manual car faster than an automatic car?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, an automatic car will be quicker than its manual counterpart, which takes time to shift gears. An automated car can shift gears much quickly as compared to a  car that relies on human input. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-manual-cars-more-fuel-efficient-than-automatic-cars\"><strong>Are manual cars more fuel-efficient than automatic cars?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a common belief that automatic cars aren\u2019t as fuel efficient as manual cars. While this might have been true in the past, automatic transmission technology has come a long way. The gap is quickly closing between the two. In some cases, you may even find that an automatic has better fuel economy than a manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-a-car-have-both-automatic-and-manual-transmission\"><strong>Can a car have both automatic and manual transmission?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A car cannot have both &#8211; it is either automatic or manual. If it has a clutch pedal, it is a manual; if it doesn&#8217;t, it is automatic. Some transmissions look very much like a manual transmission inside, but have no clutch pedal inside the car and are registered as automatics because of this reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-a-manual-car-safer-than-an-automatic\"><strong>Is a manual car safer than an automatic?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatic cars are considered safer for several reasons. With a manual, you need to take one hand off the steering wheel to change gears. Automatic cars are safer as you can keep both hands on the wheel and concentrate more on the road ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are all the differences between an automatic and a manual car. While the automatic car is more advanced, safer to drive and offers convenience, the manual is less expensive and many find it more enjoyable to drive. In case you decide to go for automatic, here are a few<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/automatic-transmission-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> tips on how to take care of automatic cars<\/a>. Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.dubizzle.com\/motors\/used-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">used cars for sale<\/a> with both kind of transmissions are also available at affordable prices. Buy the one that suits you best.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to the UAE&#8217;s leading auto blog for more information on cars and automotive industry. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To decide between the two common transmission types, you need to know the difference between an automatic and a manual car.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":555,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"dubizzle-taxonomy-car-year":[],"dubizzle-taxonomy-body-type":[],"dubizzle-taxonomy-car-doors":[],"dubizzle-taxonomy-car-cylinders":[],"dubizzle-taxonomy-car-extras":[],"dubizzle-taxonomy-car-color":[],"dubizzle-taxonomy-car-fuel-type":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-542","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-driving"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium 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