I don't think any of your typical car thieves are actually picking locks. For a traditional mechanical key ignition, generally they're going to break into the s

I don't think any of your typical car thieves are actually picking locks. For a traditional mechanical key ignition, generally they're going to break into the steering column and just hotwire the right connections together, or possibly jam a strong tool in the keyway and forcibly twist the cylinder depending on the design of the lock. Obviously that won't spoof a signal from a fob or other electronic signal, but it's why having a traditional mechanical lock on the ignition isn't really worthwhile. If the electronic communication is secure, a mechanical lock doesn't add value. Maybe it's different for very high-end vehicle thieves, though.