Originally Posted by Killboy

Well, I wouldn't go so far as to call you an idiot, but you are taking the word of a car salesman over that of actual car enthusiasts and owners.

Just use some common sense man. If there was some sensor that detected the presence of your hand there, how hard would it be to defeat that and still hotwire the car. Just put your hand there and jump the wires. Hell, chances are your hand would be in that area anyway.