hi guys, this may seem like a stupid question, but does it damage the gear box or the engine parts etc when i stop the car by pressing on the brake while the gear is still on "D" for auto transmission cars?? I have the habit of switching to neutral gear whenever my car is not moving even when i'm waiting for the traffic light or car is not moving when i'm stuck in the traffic. but however my car is stolen and thus i'll be driving my dad's old '08 civic and he never switch to neutral gear whenever the car stops. will this damage any engine parts or gear box???

thanks for the reply and info, i always thought this would damage the engine and maybe consuming more petrol when not switching to N gear while the car is not moving because before that i was driving an old saga and the car vibrates vigorously while car is not moving and still on D gear.

Appreciate all of your replies here but my question is whether or not by doing so will damage the engine or gearbox, not asking whether should I put to N or just leave it at D while car is stopping.