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Here’s What Happens If You Hit Your Car’s Start/Stop Button By Accident

The first time I rented a car with a press-button start, it felt fancy. Just a couple of decades later, it’s hard to find a ...
The Daily Dot

‘I turn it off every time because I am convinced that it wears out my starter’: Woman says nothing upsets her like this button on her car. What’s it even do?

Do you have an auto start-stop button? New cars are increasingly equipped with the feature, but one TikToker has had it. In a video complaint, Victoria Alese (@victoriaalese) says that the “Auto shut ...
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Mechanic's warning for drivers whose car has 'start stop' button

Drivers have been encouraged to use a little-known button on their dashboard to help prevent engine wear. The renowned mechanic and popular YouTube personality Scotty Kilmer has advised all petrol and ...
USA Today

Does auto start-stop actually save you gas when driving? What drivers should know before disabling it

Automakers produce vehicles with standard driver-assistance and safety features that can sometimes feel unnecessary. The auto start-stop feature does benefit a specific type of driver in certain ...
SlashGear

Is Using Auto Start-Stop Bad For Your Engine?

An automatic start-stop system in vehicles is known by many names: Some call it a "stop-start," others "S&S," and others a "micro-hybrid technology." But whatever you call it, it's a common feature in ...
WRAL

EPA takes aim at start-stop systems in cars, calls feature a 'climate participation trophy'

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to roll back federal incentives for automatic start-stop technology in new vehicles. EPA administrator Lee Zeldin announced the move Monday on social ...