tmux

Inevitably, letting 1st timers drive it will abuse it a bit.
Mechanic, dealer, valet, mover, etc.

Is the damage limited to the clutch, with getting it replaced as the solution, or is the damage more widespread?

My friend's Accord smoked when he started it after getting it transported by a mover last year. Not sure what the remedy was.

Midnight Mystery

Most of the time, these individuals drive them in a parking situation, so not much damage is done, I'd assume...

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

you've never driven a manual transmission?

1st gear is the absolutely hardest gear to get the concept of.
a lot of times, 1st gear is where people burn up clutches!

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

depends on what is broken...
it could be isolated to just the clutch, but who knows as your story isnt really concrete.

Midnight Mystery

I used to just ease off the clutch until it's in gear and stationary, then jab the gas like an auto. Is this wrong? I know it wasn't efficient, but it didn't stall at least!!!

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

^no, i'm saying...1st gear is the gear people tend to burn up clutches in.
every car is different, and the novice driver will have to learn on the fly where the engagement point is.

Midnight Mystery

Go 1/2 throttle, then, dump the clutch fast. That's whst they're doing wrong right?

BROlando

LOL...what the heck is being discussed here??