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In article <2v1bj5$1s2@mojo.eng.umd.edu>,
Matthew T. Russotto <russotto@eng.umd.edu> wrote:
>In article <1994Jun29.200905.10975@guvax> viksning@guvax.acc.georgetown.edu writes:

>Why couldn't the repo-man, impounder, or thief simply lift the front
>end, put the car into neutral (after slim-jimming or smashing the
>window), release the brake, and tow it on its drive wheels?

Automatics have a transmission shift lock.  without the key,  you need to
either disconnect the shift rods, or drag the cehicle onto a dolly.
The parking gear is quite strong.

slim jimming is difficult on newer cars, especially japanese and
smashing windows means a repair that someone has to pay for and
noise and attention.  REPO work is somewhat dangerous. someone who
is getting their car repo'd and you break a window may feel obliged
to return the favor on your truck.

RePo men are usually blue collar, gritty, tough junk yard people,
kind of like some posters.  their food source are equally gritty
and violent, why waste time and add danger.  just get easier prey.

pat


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