You don't have to take the key out of your pocket, the starter is just a fixed knob on the steering columm where you would normally insert a key. You need to have the key in the drivers seat area, not outside the car, and you also need to depress the clutch before the knob will rotate. I've got so used to mine now I'll have to have it on the next car I get. Although I have looked a bit of a burk on the odd occaison (some say all the time) trying to get in the car when the key is in my other trousers or still on the key rack!! Jon Oh haha thats cleared up then :D