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Speaking from experience (locksmith), you cannot download the skills required to use a slim jim. Well, you kinda can, being that there are books/catalogs that show you where the lock's internal mechanism is, but being able to manipulate it requires more than simply pressing "exploit car radio".


I never had much problem breaking into my old 80s Toyota truck with a clothes hanger back when I was a new driver who would occasionally lock himself out of his car, but valid point - I know 90s cars especially made it a lot harder.

Window smashing is still an option, though!


You also can't download antennas, SDR hardware or a partner to run the other side of the wireless theft operation.


My critique was regarding tools vs skills.




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