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		0db532a0 on Feb 1, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Something mysterious is blocking car key fobs from... Not all cars are automatic. You might need to get hold of a hand instead.

palunon on Feb 1, 2019 [–]

Huh ? It's even simpler to put a manual car in neutral without the key. You could even push start it.

The main problem would be having a locked driving wheel (common in France), which may make pushing it 5 meters away impractical/impossible without lifting the front wheels.

0db532a0 on Feb 1, 2019 | [–]

I will do my best never to make a joke on HN again.

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