1 00:00:02,355 --> 00:00:04,875 BRIAN BRUSHWOOD: The following program contains secret hacks. 2 00:00:04,909 --> 00:00:07,326 Attempting some of these shortcuts can be dangerous 3 00:00:07,360 --> 00:00:08,465 and is ill-advised. 4 00:00:09,949 --> 00:00:12,607 Oh! [breathing heavily] 5 00:00:12,641 --> 00:00:15,265 Hi, there. I want to talk to you about cars, 6 00:00:15,299 --> 00:00:17,681 Specifically the one I am trapped in the trunk off. 7 00:00:17,715 --> 00:00:20,270 Did you know that about 2,000 Americans 8 00:00:20,304 --> 00:00:22,065 are reported missing every day? 9 00:00:23,066 --> 00:00:24,377 Now, if you end up in this situation, 10 00:00:24,412 --> 00:00:25,413 don't panic. 11 00:00:25,447 --> 00:00:26,724 You've got options. 12 00:00:26,759 --> 00:00:29,658 First off, every car in America since 2002 13 00:00:29,693 --> 00:00:31,867 is required by law to have a trunk pull 14 00:00:31,902 --> 00:00:33,145 on the inside. 15 00:00:33,179 --> 00:00:35,837 Unfortunately, it looks like they removed this one. 16 00:00:35,871 --> 00:00:37,632 Other cars might have a mechanical line 17 00:00:37,666 --> 00:00:40,600 that runs up to a pole on the driver's side door. 18 00:00:40,635 --> 00:00:42,326 If you find one, give it a yank. 19 00:00:42,361 --> 00:00:44,017 Might pop it open. 20 00:00:44,052 --> 00:00:45,467 But no matter what, 21 00:00:45,502 --> 00:00:48,021 remember that modern cars use a mechanical latch 22 00:00:48,056 --> 00:00:50,093 that you might be able to access with your fingers. 23 00:00:52,233 --> 00:00:54,545 Now how you escape from the moving car, 24 00:00:54,580 --> 00:00:55,822 that's up to you. 25 00:00:57,583 --> 00:00:58,929 I'm Brian Brushwood. 26 00:00:58,963 --> 00:01:00,862 For 15 years, I've made a career 27 00:01:00,896 --> 00:01:02,864 out of social manipulation. 28 00:01:02,898 --> 00:01:04,141 I've mastered incredible tricks 29 00:01:04,176 --> 00:01:07,179 and dangerous stunts as a professional magician 30 00:01:07,213 --> 00:01:09,491 and learned how to become a life hacker. 31 00:01:09,526 --> 00:01:12,460 I've picked up the tools of scientists and spies, 32 00:01:12,494 --> 00:01:14,565 criminals and con-artists. 33 00:01:14,600 --> 00:01:15,877 These hacks are an encyclopedia 34 00:01:15,911 --> 00:01:18,293 of secret data and everyday shortcuts 35 00:01:18,328 --> 00:01:21,503 to help make life easier and give you the upper hand. 36 00:01:21,538 --> 00:01:22,953 I'll reveal how to avoid people 37 00:01:22,987 --> 00:01:24,057 who cheat the system 38 00:01:24,092 --> 00:01:25,990 and show you the legal tips and tricks 39 00:01:26,025 --> 00:01:27,958 to stay safe and get ahead... 40 00:01:27,992 --> 00:01:29,132 one hack at a time. 41 00:01:30,892 --> 00:01:32,756 This isHacking the System. 42 00:01:37,657 --> 00:01:38,555 Cars. 43 00:01:38,589 --> 00:01:40,488 More than 250 million of them 44 00:01:40,522 --> 00:01:42,973 coast along American roads in every shape and color. 45 00:01:44,630 --> 00:01:46,010 Well, today, I'm popping the hood 46 00:01:46,045 --> 00:01:48,875 on secret hacks associated with our vehicles. 47 00:01:48,910 --> 00:01:50,360 I'll teach you how to keep your car 48 00:01:50,394 --> 00:01:52,016 from being targeted by thieves... 49 00:01:53,086 --> 00:01:56,469 expose how car dealers use psychology to close a deal, 50 00:01:56,504 --> 00:01:58,022 reveal the truth behind a trick 51 00:01:58,057 --> 00:01:59,231 to turn red lights green, 52 00:01:59,265 --> 00:02:01,233 and even show you how to talk your way out 53 00:02:01,267 --> 00:02:02,372 of a speeding ticket. 54 00:02:02,406 --> 00:02:03,718 So let's get started. 55 00:02:08,757 --> 00:02:09,931 Think you're safe? 56 00:02:09,965 --> 00:02:11,035 Think again. 57 00:02:11,070 --> 00:02:12,382 Modern criminals know all the tricks 58 00:02:12,416 --> 00:02:14,107 that make stealing a car a piece of cake. 59 00:02:14,142 --> 00:02:15,350 And to prove it, 60 00:02:15,385 --> 00:02:16,800 I'm going to break into one of these cars, 61 00:02:16,834 --> 00:02:19,009 drive it out the front gate in under two minutes 62 00:02:19,043 --> 00:02:21,529 using some crap I picked up at a convenience store. 63 00:02:25,567 --> 00:02:28,708 Jason will start the clock the second I start walking. 64 00:02:28,743 --> 00:02:29,778 -Here we go. -[timer beeps] 65 00:02:31,504 --> 00:02:32,747 BRIAN: These are real people's cars 66 00:02:32,781 --> 00:02:34,266 in an actual garage. 67 00:02:34,300 --> 00:02:36,544 And while you might think that car theft is random, 68 00:02:36,578 --> 00:02:38,408 there are dozens of factors that could attract 69 00:02:38,442 --> 00:02:39,754 a crook to your vehicle. 70 00:02:41,825 --> 00:02:44,034 In general, criminals will pass on cars 71 00:02:44,068 --> 00:02:45,518 with sophisticated ignitions 72 00:02:45,553 --> 00:02:47,555 and activated alarm lights. 73 00:02:47,589 --> 00:02:49,867 Even parking under a light or near an entrance 74 00:02:49,902 --> 00:02:51,283 will deter most thieves. 75 00:02:52,629 --> 00:02:54,286 -My target... -There she is, 76 00:02:54,320 --> 00:02:56,564 ...a mid-nineties Japanese sedan. 77 00:02:56,598 --> 00:02:58,013 A car thief's dream 78 00:02:58,048 --> 00:03:00,568 and the single most stolen type of car in America. 79 00:03:00,602 --> 00:03:02,190 Here's the best part. 80 00:03:02,225 --> 00:03:04,917 you don't need fancy equipment to open some cars. 81 00:03:07,091 --> 00:03:09,093 Criminals have been known to use a variety of tools 82 00:03:09,128 --> 00:03:11,372 like these to bypass door locks, 83 00:03:11,406 --> 00:03:12,511 and I just used one of them. 84 00:03:15,376 --> 00:03:16,722 I'm in. 85 00:03:16,756 --> 00:03:18,862 [grunts] Now, you got a few options 86 00:03:18,896 --> 00:03:21,278 when it comes to starting these older cars. 87 00:03:21,313 --> 00:03:22,935 You could, of course, hotwire 'em 88 00:03:22,969 --> 00:03:24,385 but I'm gonna use a set of these. 89 00:03:25,903 --> 00:03:27,353 These are auto jigglers. 90 00:03:27,388 --> 00:03:29,631 They're basically skeleton keys for cars. 91 00:03:31,530 --> 00:03:33,532 Now if they had used one of these, 92 00:03:33,566 --> 00:03:34,947 I would've been totally screwed. 93 00:03:36,535 --> 00:03:38,330 This is an engine disabler. 94 00:03:38,364 --> 00:03:40,849 It works by hooking up to various electronic systems 95 00:03:40,884 --> 00:03:43,300 in the cars, creating a bunch of combinations. 96 00:03:43,335 --> 00:03:45,406 Without the end cap, there's no way 97 00:03:45,440 --> 00:03:46,338 for you to get it open. 98 00:03:47,546 --> 00:03:50,583 Uh, they didn't have to make it that easy, but they did. 99 00:03:52,413 --> 00:03:54,622 One minute, thirty two seconds. 100 00:03:54,656 --> 00:03:56,796 BRIAN: Oh, and don't worry, I'm putting the car right back 101 00:03:56,831 --> 00:03:57,797 where I found it. 102 00:03:59,834 --> 00:04:01,663 You just had your car stolen. 103 00:04:01,698 --> 00:04:02,768 Who should you call? 104 00:04:02,802 --> 00:04:04,908 The police, your local cab company, 105 00:04:04,942 --> 00:04:06,841 a private detective, or your mother? 106 00:04:07,911 --> 00:04:10,707 The answer is the police and the cab company. 107 00:04:10,741 --> 00:04:12,260 You should call the cops, of course, 108 00:04:12,295 --> 00:04:13,710 but you should also call a cab. 109 00:04:13,744 --> 00:04:14,952 Not for a ride, but to offer 110 00:04:14,987 --> 00:04:17,300 $100 to the dispatcher and driver 111 00:04:17,334 --> 00:04:18,715 who could spot your stolen car 112 00:04:18,749 --> 00:04:20,303 before it ever leaves the area. 113 00:04:21,683 --> 00:04:24,065 Not all hacks are meant to help you beat the system. 114 00:04:24,099 --> 00:04:27,137 Some of them are just plain fun to test out. 115 00:04:27,171 --> 00:04:29,415 In fact, I'd like to show you a quick and simple hack 116 00:04:29,450 --> 00:04:31,969 to shatter a window that not only is a cool trick 117 00:04:32,004 --> 00:04:33,833 but a useful method to get you inside 118 00:04:33,868 --> 00:04:35,663 in an extreme emergency. 119 00:04:35,697 --> 00:04:38,148 All right, Jason, I want you to take this mallet 120 00:04:38,182 --> 00:04:39,701 and smash that window. 121 00:04:39,736 --> 00:04:42,117 Probably want to wear eyewear. 122 00:04:42,152 --> 00:04:43,429 Do your worst. 123 00:04:46,708 --> 00:04:48,296 My kid can hit harder. 124 00:04:48,331 --> 00:04:50,885 Come on, man. You have a hammer! It's a window! 125 00:04:50,919 --> 00:04:52,783 -Ssshhhh. Shut up. -Come on. 126 00:04:53,991 --> 00:04:57,685 [distorted voice]: It's indestructible! 127 00:05:02,448 --> 00:05:05,278 See? Breaking a window is not as easy as you thought 128 00:05:05,313 --> 00:05:06,935 unless you know the right hack. 129 00:05:06,970 --> 00:05:08,868 This is your secret weapon. 130 00:05:10,732 --> 00:05:11,871 -A spark plug? -Yeah. 131 00:05:11,906 --> 00:05:13,217 But like this, it's no good 132 00:05:13,252 --> 00:05:15,392 but if you smash it with a hammer, 133 00:05:15,427 --> 00:05:17,394 take one of those pieces of porcelain, 134 00:05:17,429 --> 00:05:19,362 just give it a little toss out on the window. 135 00:05:19,396 --> 00:05:20,811 -This? -Just that. 136 00:05:21,847 --> 00:05:22,675 All right. 137 00:05:29,095 --> 00:05:31,028 [Brian laughing] 138 00:05:31,063 --> 00:05:32,685 That was awesome. 139 00:05:32,720 --> 00:05:34,515 -How? -Because side windows 140 00:05:34,549 --> 00:05:36,033 are made of tempered glass. 141 00:05:36,068 --> 00:05:38,311 This makes it very hard and very resistant 142 00:05:38,346 --> 00:05:39,416 to blunt objects. 143 00:05:39,451 --> 00:05:41,211 But when you fracture porcelain, 144 00:05:41,245 --> 00:05:44,525 it creates a very, very fine, very hard point. 145 00:05:44,559 --> 00:05:46,527 You're not hitting it with very much force, 146 00:05:46,561 --> 00:05:49,461 but what force is there is exquisitely precise, 147 00:05:49,495 --> 00:05:51,186 causing a fracture that propagates 148 00:05:51,221 --> 00:05:52,464 through the entire glass 149 00:05:52,498 --> 00:05:54,914 and shatters it just like that. 150 00:05:54,949 --> 00:05:56,433 So next time you have an emergency 151 00:05:56,468 --> 00:05:57,676 and need to get inside, 152 00:05:57,710 --> 00:05:59,125 grab yourself a spark plug 153 00:05:59,160 --> 00:06:01,265 or head over to the ceramic store. 154 00:06:01,300 --> 00:06:03,613 Now that we've cracked the secrets of a car's window, 155 00:06:03,647 --> 00:06:05,787 let's talk about a secret automotive hack 156 00:06:05,822 --> 00:06:07,479 that's for pedestrians only. 157 00:06:11,137 --> 00:06:13,588 Spend a few minutes hanging around an intersection 158 00:06:13,623 --> 00:06:14,727 waiting for the light to change 159 00:06:14,762 --> 00:06:16,695 and you'll bear witness to the sad spectacle 160 00:06:16,729 --> 00:06:18,282 of human impatience. 161 00:06:18,317 --> 00:06:20,112 Pedestrians act like rats in a maze, 162 00:06:20,146 --> 00:06:21,734 pushing away at crossing buttons, 163 00:06:21,769 --> 00:06:23,909 hoping to be rewarded with a walk symbol. 164 00:06:23,943 --> 00:06:26,463 There's a variety of classic techniques. 165 00:06:26,498 --> 00:06:29,915 There's the single tapper, a rarity these days, 166 00:06:29,949 --> 00:06:30,916 the pulse push... 167 00:06:32,124 --> 00:06:32,952 the drummer... 168 00:06:34,437 --> 00:06:35,610 the push and hold... 169 00:06:36,646 --> 00:06:38,682 the whatever this is 170 00:06:38,717 --> 00:06:41,236 and the ever popular Hulk Smash. 171 00:06:42,514 --> 00:06:44,447 A few years ago, a legend started to spread 172 00:06:44,481 --> 00:06:46,172 about a sequence of taps that would cause 173 00:06:46,207 --> 00:06:47,346 the signal to change, 174 00:06:47,380 --> 00:06:50,004 a secret hacker code for an instant walk signal. 175 00:06:50,038 --> 00:06:52,006 Code was simple three short taps, 176 00:06:52,040 --> 00:06:55,492 two long, one short, two long, and three short taps again, 177 00:06:55,527 --> 00:06:57,460 and it goes from don't walk to walk. 178 00:06:57,494 --> 00:06:58,978 Let's give it a try. 179 00:06:59,013 --> 00:07:00,635 Tap, tap, tap, 180 00:07:00,670 --> 00:07:02,672 two long, 181 00:07:02,706 --> 00:07:05,502 one short, two long 182 00:07:05,537 --> 00:07:07,780 and three short again. 183 00:07:14,649 --> 00:07:15,961 No dice. 184 00:07:15,995 --> 00:07:17,894 Unfortunately, this one's a scam. 185 00:07:19,965 --> 00:07:22,139 I know it's disappointing but get ready for this, 186 00:07:22,174 --> 00:07:23,900 a lot of these lights are on timers, 187 00:07:23,934 --> 00:07:25,280 so even when you do hit the signal, 188 00:07:25,315 --> 00:07:27,524 it's not going to speed anything up. 189 00:07:27,559 --> 00:07:28,836 And even more outrageous, 190 00:07:28,870 --> 00:07:30,562 in big cities like New York City, 191 00:07:30,596 --> 00:07:31,597 a lot of these signals 192 00:07:31,632 --> 00:07:33,288 are not even hooked up to anything. 193 00:07:33,323 --> 00:07:36,222 They exist only as placebos to keep people from going crazy 194 00:07:36,257 --> 00:07:38,328 while they wait for the lights to change. 195 00:07:38,362 --> 00:07:40,019 So the next time you're at a crosswalk, 196 00:07:40,054 --> 00:07:41,987 just push the button once and relax. 197 00:07:42,021 --> 00:07:43,575 The light will change... 198 00:07:43,609 --> 00:07:44,507 eventually. 199 00:07:45,611 --> 00:07:48,096 Think fast. What is the most dangerous time of day 200 00:07:48,131 --> 00:07:49,512 for pedestrians? 201 00:07:49,546 --> 00:07:51,859 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 4 p.m., 202 00:07:51,893 --> 00:07:54,517 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., or 8 p.m. to midnight. 203 00:07:58,866 --> 00:08:01,178 The answer is 8 p.m. to midnight 204 00:08:01,213 --> 00:08:02,525 when nearly 30 percent 205 00:08:02,559 --> 00:08:04,975 of all pedestrian fatalities occur. 206 00:08:05,010 --> 00:08:07,115 Also, nearly 50 percent of these accidents 207 00:08:07,150 --> 00:08:09,566 occur on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 208 00:08:09,601 --> 00:08:11,706 when both drivers and pedestrians 209 00:08:11,741 --> 00:08:13,328 are more likely to be drinking. 210 00:08:14,985 --> 00:08:16,124 It's important to remember 211 00:08:16,159 --> 00:08:17,919 that not all hacks are physical. 212 00:08:17,954 --> 00:08:19,852 Some are of the psychological variety. 213 00:08:19,887 --> 00:08:22,096 When it comes to messing with people's minds, 214 00:08:22,130 --> 00:08:25,306 experienced car salesmen are the undisputed masters. 215 00:08:26,549 --> 00:08:28,205 I'm pulling up to a used car lot 216 00:08:28,240 --> 00:08:29,931 in Los Angeles, California. 217 00:08:29,966 --> 00:08:32,244 My goal? To identify the mental tricks 218 00:08:32,278 --> 00:08:33,935 used by salesmen on consumers, 219 00:08:33,970 --> 00:08:36,800 and then use those exact same techniques on them 220 00:08:36,835 --> 00:08:39,562 so that I get the lowest price possible. 221 00:08:39,596 --> 00:08:40,873 This should be fun. 222 00:08:45,360 --> 00:08:47,604 To pull this off, my crew is filming secretly 223 00:08:47,639 --> 00:08:48,778 from across the street, 224 00:08:48,812 --> 00:08:50,711 and I've got a hidden camera in my shirt button. 225 00:08:50,745 --> 00:08:51,884 SALESMAN: Hey, how you doing today? 226 00:08:51,919 --> 00:08:53,541 BRIAN: As well as the one in the side of my bag. 227 00:08:53,576 --> 00:08:54,577 BRIAN: How's it going? I'm Brian. 228 00:08:54,611 --> 00:08:55,681 -SALESMAN: How are you, Brian? -BRIAN: Good. 229 00:08:55,716 --> 00:08:57,165 Yeah? In the market for a car? 230 00:08:57,200 --> 00:08:58,960 Uh, if the price is right. 231 00:08:58,995 --> 00:09:00,962 [chuckles] Well, this is an '07, 232 00:09:00,997 --> 00:09:02,930 -immaculate shape, very low miles. -Right on 233 00:09:02,964 --> 00:09:04,448 Are you trading in your other car? 234 00:09:04,483 --> 00:09:05,967 Uh, no, but I would love 235 00:09:06,002 --> 00:09:07,244 to take this one for a test drive. 236 00:09:07,279 --> 00:09:08,694 All right, I'll grab the keys. 237 00:09:08,729 --> 00:09:09,661 All right, you got it, boss. 238 00:09:11,628 --> 00:09:13,112 SALESMAN: All right, yeah, just make a right here. 239 00:09:16,253 --> 00:09:17,807 How do you like the handling? Pretty good, right? 240 00:09:17,841 --> 00:09:19,084 -Not bad. -Yeah. 241 00:09:19,118 --> 00:09:20,154 You see what he's doing? 242 00:09:20,188 --> 00:09:22,018 Sounds like he's just talking about the car, 243 00:09:22,052 --> 00:09:23,398 but he's really trying to have me 244 00:09:23,433 --> 00:09:25,262 talk myself into the purchase. 245 00:09:25,297 --> 00:09:27,782 Tip. Never ever, ever 246 00:09:27,817 --> 00:09:29,646 show how much you want the vehicle. 247 00:09:29,681 --> 00:09:32,511 Act aloof, neutral, or even unimpressed. 248 00:09:32,545 --> 00:09:34,133 Buying a car is like courting a date. 249 00:09:34,168 --> 00:09:35,618 you don't want to come on too strong. 250 00:09:38,275 --> 00:09:40,415 Okay. I've taken a test drive 251 00:09:40,450 --> 00:09:42,521 and employed a few tricks along the way, 252 00:09:42,555 --> 00:09:43,453 but back at the lot... 253 00:09:43,487 --> 00:09:44,730 -Have a seat. -Sure. 254 00:09:44,765 --> 00:09:46,905 ...the real battle begins. 255 00:09:46,939 --> 00:09:49,183 This is Thunderdome, ladies and gentlemen, 256 00:09:49,217 --> 00:09:50,460 and in order to survive, 257 00:09:50,494 --> 00:09:53,497 I'm going use his mind games against him. 258 00:09:53,532 --> 00:09:54,913 Okay. Let's talk. 259 00:09:54,947 --> 00:09:56,155 What's your budget for the car? 260 00:09:57,294 --> 00:09:59,089 BRIAN: Negotiating 101. 261 00:09:59,124 --> 00:10:01,816 Never be the first person to set a price. 262 00:10:01,851 --> 00:10:04,267 Why don't we start off with what you guys are asking? 263 00:10:04,301 --> 00:10:07,788 Okay. It's marked on special, $10,999. 264 00:10:07,822 --> 00:10:10,307 I can let you have it for $10,500. 265 00:10:10,342 --> 00:10:14,242 Yeah, we were kind of looking closer to seven. 266 00:10:14,277 --> 00:10:15,450 Oh, that's not possible. 267 00:10:15,485 --> 00:10:17,383 I mean, I could take it to my boss, 268 00:10:17,418 --> 00:10:18,868 but he's not going to go that low. 269 00:10:18,902 --> 00:10:20,593 BRIAN: Now, I'm going to employ 270 00:10:20,628 --> 00:10:24,356 a powerful and underused negotiating technique: 271 00:10:24,390 --> 00:10:25,564 silence. 272 00:10:25,598 --> 00:10:27,704 Always be willing to say nothing at all. 273 00:10:27,739 --> 00:10:29,361 Let it get uncomfortable. 274 00:10:30,949 --> 00:10:32,053 [Brian clears throat] 275 00:10:34,435 --> 00:10:35,954 Okay. I'll take it to my boss. 276 00:10:35,988 --> 00:10:36,989 Stand by. 277 00:10:44,652 --> 00:10:45,826 I'm wearing him down. 278 00:10:45,860 --> 00:10:47,724 Remember, negotiating takes a while 279 00:10:47,759 --> 00:10:48,932 but it's important that you keep 280 00:10:48,967 --> 00:10:51,452 a positive attitude and stand your ground. 281 00:10:53,661 --> 00:10:55,767 Well, I'm surprised. 282 00:10:55,801 --> 00:10:58,183 He said he can go to 95, 283 00:10:58,217 --> 00:11:00,012 and the other thing is, 284 00:11:00,047 --> 00:11:01,151 I don't know if you saw the paper, 285 00:11:01,186 --> 00:11:02,359 but these prices are only holding 286 00:11:02,394 --> 00:11:03,567 for the holiday weekend. 287 00:11:03,602 --> 00:11:04,741 I mean, everything is going to go back up on Tuesday, 288 00:11:04,776 --> 00:11:06,743 so I hesitate to tell you to wait. 289 00:11:08,262 --> 00:11:10,264 BRIAN: This one's called the "now or never" offer 290 00:11:10,298 --> 00:11:12,507 and it's another tried-and-true sales technique. 291 00:11:12,542 --> 00:11:15,407 He's creating urgency so I'll rush into a decision, 292 00:11:15,441 --> 00:11:17,720 but two can play at that game. 293 00:11:17,754 --> 00:11:19,445 I've established a signal with my crew 294 00:11:19,480 --> 00:11:22,069 to call my cell phone the moment I scratch my head. 295 00:11:22,103 --> 00:11:24,692 Let's see what happens when I create a little urgency 296 00:11:24,727 --> 00:11:25,900 for the salesman. 297 00:11:25,935 --> 00:11:28,006 No, that's... I mean, that's fair enough. 298 00:11:28,040 --> 00:11:30,387 -I, uh... -There's the signal. 299 00:11:30,422 --> 00:11:31,768 SALESMAN: I mean, we never drop the prices this low. 300 00:11:31,803 --> 00:11:33,459 -[cell phone ringing] -We haven't had a deal like this in... 301 00:11:33,494 --> 00:11:34,391 BRIAN: I'm sorry. Hang on one second. 302 00:11:34,426 --> 00:11:36,048 This is... I'm also looking at it 303 00:11:36,083 --> 00:11:37,153 over at Van Nuys 304 00:11:37,187 --> 00:11:38,913 This is Brian. 305 00:11:38,948 --> 00:11:40,570 Yeah, the 07 Prius, right? 306 00:11:40,604 --> 00:11:43,021 And that's 8,500 total or... 307 00:11:45,057 --> 00:11:45,989 Okay. 308 00:11:46,024 --> 00:11:48,716 Yeah, uh, let me... Yeah, let me check. 309 00:11:48,751 --> 00:11:50,097 I'm going to check on my end, and I'll get back to you. 310 00:11:51,201 --> 00:11:52,478 All right. 311 00:11:52,513 --> 00:11:53,617 I'm sorry. What were we on? 312 00:11:53,652 --> 00:11:55,792 Look, if you're not serious about buying the car. 313 00:11:55,827 --> 00:11:57,794 I mean, I'm serious about buying the car, 314 00:11:57,829 --> 00:12:00,521 but I've got a firm offer across town for 8,500. 315 00:12:00,555 --> 00:12:02,454 You-- You got to be able to get in that ballpark 316 00:12:02,488 --> 00:12:03,766 for me to make this work. 317 00:12:05,733 --> 00:12:07,321 Yeah, I don't, I don't think we're going to be able 318 00:12:07,355 --> 00:12:08,529 to make it work, Brian. I'm sorry. 319 00:12:09,530 --> 00:12:11,497 BRIAN: And finally, always be prepared 320 00:12:11,532 --> 00:12:12,567 to walk away. 321 00:12:12,602 --> 00:12:14,328 It's the single most powerful tool 322 00:12:14,362 --> 00:12:15,812 in your negotiating arsenal. 323 00:12:15,847 --> 00:12:18,504 All right. Well, appreciate your time. 324 00:12:18,539 --> 00:12:19,402 Thanks so much. 325 00:12:19,436 --> 00:12:21,024 -No problem. -Thank you. 326 00:12:21,059 --> 00:12:22,715 -Have a good one. -Uh, you too. Good luck. 327 00:12:24,614 --> 00:12:25,926 BRIAN: But more often than not, 328 00:12:25,960 --> 00:12:28,031 you won't even make it to the car before... 329 00:12:29,343 --> 00:12:31,828 wait for it, wait for it. 330 00:12:31,863 --> 00:12:34,486 Brian, hey, hold on a sec. 331 00:12:34,520 --> 00:12:36,350 BRIAN: There he is. 332 00:12:36,384 --> 00:12:38,490 Looks like someone's ready to negotiate. 333 00:12:38,524 --> 00:12:39,353 What's up? 334 00:12:40,561 --> 00:12:42,390 No matter how well you negotiate the price 335 00:12:42,425 --> 00:12:43,909 of your car, there's nothing worse 336 00:12:43,944 --> 00:12:46,049 than having to sit in it at a red light. 337 00:12:46,084 --> 00:12:48,431 And if you drive a small car or a motorcycle, 338 00:12:48,534 --> 00:12:50,467 it turns out you might be waiting even longer 339 00:12:50,502 --> 00:12:51,537 for the light to change. 340 00:12:56,508 --> 00:12:58,268 Not all lights are on timers. 341 00:13:01,030 --> 00:13:02,790 This light's not turning green for me, 342 00:13:02,825 --> 00:13:05,137 and I might sit here all day without it turning green. 343 00:13:05,172 --> 00:13:07,070 And a lot of other small vehicles and bikes 344 00:13:07,105 --> 00:13:08,761 have the exact same problem. 345 00:13:08,796 --> 00:13:11,247 The reason is right below my feet. 346 00:13:11,281 --> 00:13:14,560 These are the tell-tale grooves of inductive loop sensors, 347 00:13:14,595 --> 00:13:15,976 and this is how they work. 348 00:13:17,149 --> 00:13:19,289 The loop is made up of a coil of wire 349 00:13:19,324 --> 00:13:21,084 buried in the asphalt. 350 00:13:21,119 --> 00:13:22,983 The sensor works by detecting a change 351 00:13:23,017 --> 00:13:24,398 of electrical inductance. 352 00:13:24,432 --> 00:13:25,882 When a car passes overhead, 353 00:13:25,917 --> 00:13:27,642 the level of inductance changes 354 00:13:27,677 --> 00:13:28,712 and so does the light. 355 00:13:28,747 --> 00:13:30,956 But hundreds of thousands of small cars, 356 00:13:30,991 --> 00:13:33,579 motorcycles, scooters, and even bicycles 357 00:13:33,614 --> 00:13:36,272 don't have enough inductance to trip the sensor. 358 00:13:36,306 --> 00:13:38,895 So how do we hack this system to increase the odds 359 00:13:38,930 --> 00:13:40,241 of getting a green light? 360 00:13:40,276 --> 00:13:42,623 Some people claim it's all about the magnetism. 361 00:13:42,657 --> 00:13:45,971 And to that, we got these, powerful neodymium magnets. 362 00:13:46,006 --> 00:13:47,973 You do not want these near your credit cards. 363 00:13:48,008 --> 00:13:49,768 The legend goes that if you attach these 364 00:13:49,802 --> 00:13:52,253 down at the bottom of your bicycle, your scooter, 365 00:13:52,288 --> 00:13:53,668 or even a small car, 366 00:13:53,703 --> 00:13:56,844 the magnetism should be enough to actually trigger the sensor. 367 00:13:56,879 --> 00:13:58,811 This is cheap copper wiring 368 00:13:58,846 --> 00:14:00,399 we picked up at the hardware store. 369 00:14:00,434 --> 00:14:01,884 These inductive loops are basically 370 00:14:01,918 --> 00:14:03,299 giant metal detectors 371 00:14:03,333 --> 00:14:06,198 and modern motorcycles, bicycles, and even small cars 372 00:14:06,233 --> 00:14:08,304 are covered in carbon fiber and plastic. 373 00:14:08,338 --> 00:14:10,375 There might just not be enough conductive material 374 00:14:10,409 --> 00:14:11,445 to trip the sensor. 375 00:14:11,479 --> 00:14:12,895 So we're going to put these 376 00:14:12,929 --> 00:14:16,001 right here on the rims and hope to trip that thing. 377 00:14:16,036 --> 00:14:17,313 Let's see if it works. 378 00:14:28,738 --> 00:14:30,740 All right, let's try this one more time. 379 00:14:30,774 --> 00:14:31,948 This time, we're going to position 380 00:14:31,983 --> 00:14:35,124 as much of the conductive material as possible 381 00:14:35,158 --> 00:14:36,953 right over that inductive loop. 382 00:14:36,988 --> 00:14:38,921 Hopefully, that'll be enough to trigger it. 383 00:14:40,094 --> 00:14:41,095 Last time I had to wait 384 00:14:41,130 --> 00:14:43,235 over three minutes for the light to change. 385 00:14:43,270 --> 00:14:44,685 Let's see about this time. 386 00:14:47,584 --> 00:14:49,897 Remember, anything faster than three minutes 387 00:14:49,932 --> 00:14:51,071 is a success. 388 00:14:54,074 --> 00:14:55,799 Yes! 389 00:14:55,834 --> 00:14:58,216 Sometimes the best hacks are the simplest. 390 00:15:02,565 --> 00:15:05,430 Now let's see how hacks can save your sanity. 391 00:15:05,464 --> 00:15:08,329 Meet average American consumer Jason Murphy. 392 00:15:08,364 --> 00:15:09,675 He's just had a great afternoon 393 00:15:09,710 --> 00:15:10,745 shopping at the mall 394 00:15:10,780 --> 00:15:12,540 and is ready to head home. 395 00:15:12,575 --> 00:15:13,852 Uh-oh, it looks like 396 00:15:13,886 --> 00:15:16,648 Jason's having the all too common experience 397 00:15:16,682 --> 00:15:19,202 of forgetting where he parked in a sea of cars. 398 00:15:20,445 --> 00:15:22,792 He's feeling anxious, and he tries to use 399 00:15:22,826 --> 00:15:24,828 the panic button on his key fob, 400 00:15:24,863 --> 00:15:26,485 but Jason's out of range, 401 00:15:26,520 --> 00:15:27,590 and like many people, 402 00:15:27,624 --> 00:15:29,661 he's starting to feel a little desperate. 403 00:15:31,352 --> 00:15:32,905 Okay, very desperate. 404 00:15:35,391 --> 00:15:37,013 Jason feels defeated 405 00:15:37,048 --> 00:15:38,842 but then... 406 00:15:38,877 --> 00:15:40,775 he remembers an amazing hack. 407 00:15:40,810 --> 00:15:43,261 Since the human noggin is about 80 percent water, 408 00:15:43,295 --> 00:15:44,952 by pressing the clicker to his chin, 409 00:15:44,987 --> 00:15:48,266 he can essentially turn his whole head into an antenna 410 00:15:48,300 --> 00:15:50,785 and increase his range by up to 40 feet. 411 00:15:50,820 --> 00:15:51,994 So cheer up, Jason. 412 00:15:52,028 --> 00:15:53,788 You'll never lose your car again. 413 00:15:53,823 --> 00:15:55,342 Just watch the overacting. 414 00:15:56,343 --> 00:15:57,413 And this isn't the only trick 415 00:15:57,447 --> 00:15:59,035 you could do with your car clicker. 416 00:15:59,070 --> 00:16:00,485 So if you're buying a second car 417 00:16:00,519 --> 00:16:01,831 or sharing one with a spouse, 418 00:16:01,865 --> 00:16:03,798 before too long, your key chain can look like 419 00:16:03,833 --> 00:16:05,214 that of a janitor's, covered with 420 00:16:05,248 --> 00:16:06,525 a whole bunch of electronic keys 421 00:16:06,560 --> 00:16:07,630 all at once. 422 00:16:07,664 --> 00:16:09,908 If you have two cars from the same manufacturer, 423 00:16:09,942 --> 00:16:11,599 you might be able to consolidate 424 00:16:11,634 --> 00:16:15,017 and handle both cars with just one keyless entry. 425 00:16:16,156 --> 00:16:17,950 This is the key that controls this car. 426 00:16:17,985 --> 00:16:20,229 This one only controls the black car over there. 427 00:16:20,263 --> 00:16:22,093 By the time we're done, this key fob 428 00:16:22,127 --> 00:16:23,922 should control both cars. 429 00:16:23,956 --> 00:16:26,304 The first step is to put the car into programming mode 430 00:16:26,338 --> 00:16:27,719 Now, every manufacturer is different 431 00:16:27,753 --> 00:16:29,238 so you'll need to look yours up online 432 00:16:29,272 --> 00:16:30,377 to see if this'll work. 433 00:16:30,411 --> 00:16:33,725 But for this model, we cycle the power four times... 434 00:16:33,759 --> 00:16:35,485 -[beeping] -...and you hear a tone 435 00:16:35,520 --> 00:16:37,660 indicating it's ready to receive key fobs. 436 00:16:37,694 --> 00:16:39,869 We press one for each of the keys 437 00:16:39,903 --> 00:16:41,077 we want to add 438 00:16:41,112 --> 00:16:42,285 and by the time we're done... 439 00:16:43,286 --> 00:16:45,461 the result is one key fob... 440 00:16:45,495 --> 00:16:46,600 [car lock beeping] 441 00:16:46,634 --> 00:16:47,911 ...two cars. 442 00:16:49,672 --> 00:16:51,260 Okay. Let's say some jerk 443 00:16:51,294 --> 00:16:53,055 just scuffed your car at the mall 444 00:16:53,089 --> 00:16:54,849 Which of the following household items 445 00:16:54,884 --> 00:16:57,300 can be used to remove minor scratches? 446 00:16:57,335 --> 00:17:01,166 Tin foil, diet soda, toothpaste, or butter? 447 00:17:02,202 --> 00:17:03,789 As long as the scratch isn't deep enough 448 00:17:03,824 --> 00:17:05,170 to penetrate your car's clear coat, 449 00:17:05,205 --> 00:17:06,344 you might be able to get rid of it 450 00:17:06,378 --> 00:17:07,897 using whitening toothpaste. 451 00:17:07,931 --> 00:17:09,864 There's a reason this stuff shines up your teeth. 452 00:17:09,899 --> 00:17:11,383 It contains tiny abrasives. 453 00:17:11,418 --> 00:17:13,834 If you put a little dab of it on a damp cloth, 454 00:17:13,868 --> 00:17:15,249 that scratch will disappear. 455 00:17:20,289 --> 00:17:22,118 Life hacks are shortcuts and tricks 456 00:17:22,153 --> 00:17:24,258 to help you beat the system. 457 00:17:24,293 --> 00:17:25,535 But sometimes, 458 00:17:25,570 --> 00:17:27,572 the system doesn't like to get beat. 459 00:17:27,606 --> 00:17:28,987 Which is why my next experiment 460 00:17:29,021 --> 00:17:30,299 is a serious gamble. 461 00:17:32,163 --> 00:17:33,025 Buckle up. 462 00:17:40,481 --> 00:17:42,138 So, for 15 years, I've been studying 463 00:17:42,173 --> 00:17:44,209 the techniques of social manipulation. 464 00:17:44,244 --> 00:17:45,486 And if there's one thing I've figured out, 465 00:17:45,521 --> 00:17:47,868 it's that you can talk your way out of any situation 466 00:17:47,902 --> 00:17:49,525 as long as you play the right angle. 467 00:17:49,559 --> 00:17:51,906 So tonight, I'm going to put my skills to the test... 468 00:17:51,941 --> 00:17:54,150 By trying to schmooze one of the toughest customers 469 00:17:54,185 --> 00:17:57,084 on the planet, a police officer. 470 00:17:57,119 --> 00:17:58,810 Jason, you there? 471 00:17:58,844 --> 00:18:00,329 Right behind you. 472 00:18:00,363 --> 00:18:01,433 BRIAN [on walkie talkie]: All right, keep an eye out. 473 00:18:03,677 --> 00:18:05,057 Gee, you say? 474 00:18:07,405 --> 00:18:10,373 This strip of highway is notorious for its speed traps 475 00:18:10,408 --> 00:18:12,513 and sure enough, Jason and I scouted ahead earlier 476 00:18:12,548 --> 00:18:14,032 and saw a cop just up the road. 477 00:18:15,413 --> 00:18:17,173 All right, we're almost there, 478 00:18:17,208 --> 00:18:19,417 and I am definitely over the speed limit. 479 00:18:21,177 --> 00:18:22,489 Jason, we're coming up. I'm going to shut 480 00:18:22,523 --> 00:18:23,386 the dome lights off. 481 00:18:26,044 --> 00:18:27,045 I'm going to hang back a little bit, 482 00:18:27,079 --> 00:18:28,150 give you some breathing room. 483 00:18:32,464 --> 00:18:34,466 [siren wailing] 484 00:18:34,501 --> 00:18:36,399 BRIAN [on walkie talkie]: All right, so this is happening. 485 00:18:36,434 --> 00:18:38,953 Calm down. Don't freak out. 486 00:18:43,441 --> 00:18:46,168 All right, so we're here. That moment we all dread, 487 00:18:46,202 --> 00:18:47,514 when your heart sinks into your stomach 488 00:18:47,548 --> 00:18:49,447 and you know you're about to get totally screwed. 489 00:18:49,481 --> 00:18:51,103 Everyone's got their own theory. 490 00:18:51,138 --> 00:18:53,485 Some people argue or lie or make up stories 491 00:18:53,520 --> 00:18:55,556 about dead grandmothers or cry. 492 00:18:55,591 --> 00:18:57,040 But what really works? 493 00:18:57,075 --> 00:18:59,181 Every case and every cop is different, 494 00:18:59,215 --> 00:19:02,149 but there are a few simple psychological tricks 495 00:19:02,184 --> 00:19:03,737 that could give you an edge. 496 00:19:03,771 --> 00:19:06,533 In this case, you have to know your opponent. 497 00:19:06,567 --> 00:19:09,121 The police, as a general rule, take a lot of pride 498 00:19:09,156 --> 00:19:10,640 in their work, which is dangerous 499 00:19:10,675 --> 00:19:12,228 and often thankless. 500 00:19:12,263 --> 00:19:15,093 They approach every situation with extreme caution. 501 00:19:15,127 --> 00:19:17,233 So the first thing I did was to respect that. 502 00:19:17,268 --> 00:19:18,855 I turned on my interior light 503 00:19:18,890 --> 00:19:20,719 and put my hands on the steering wheel 504 00:19:20,754 --> 00:19:22,342 to show that I'm no threat. 505 00:19:22,376 --> 00:19:24,861 The faster you can defuse suspicion and tension, 506 00:19:24,896 --> 00:19:26,035 the faster you can start 507 00:19:26,069 --> 00:19:28,382 to shift the odds in your favor. 508 00:19:28,417 --> 00:19:31,040 No sudden movements. Nothing crazy. 509 00:19:31,074 --> 00:19:32,731 Not crying, not freaking out. 510 00:19:32,766 --> 00:19:33,801 Nothing that makes him think 511 00:19:33,836 --> 00:19:35,665 there's anything more than an idiot 512 00:19:35,700 --> 00:19:37,046 who accidentally went too fast. 513 00:19:38,047 --> 00:19:39,911 -OFFICER: Good evening. -Howdy, officer. 514 00:19:39,945 --> 00:19:41,844 Now, it's time for step two. 515 00:19:41,878 --> 00:19:44,122 Would you give your friend a speeding ticket? 516 00:19:44,156 --> 00:19:46,469 I didn't think so. So, I've got about two minutes 517 00:19:46,504 --> 00:19:47,884 to become this cop's pal. 518 00:19:47,919 --> 00:19:50,922 To do that, I defy his expectations. 519 00:19:50,956 --> 00:19:51,923 OFFICER: Do you know why I pulled you over? 520 00:19:51,957 --> 00:19:53,338 I-- I believe I was speeding. 521 00:19:53,373 --> 00:19:56,168 By telling the truth, I'm respecting his intelligence. 522 00:19:56,203 --> 00:19:58,895 Now that he's receptive, I try to make him laugh 523 00:19:59,965 --> 00:20:01,622 OFFICER: May I see your license, registration, 524 00:20:01,657 --> 00:20:03,037 and proof of insurance please? 525 00:20:03,072 --> 00:20:05,385 Sure I got to warn you, it is the worst photo 526 00:20:05,419 --> 00:20:07,041 in the history of the DMV though. 527 00:20:08,940 --> 00:20:10,631 OFFICER: Huh. [chuckles] 528 00:20:10,666 --> 00:20:12,737 BRIAN: Do yourself a favor and get a driver's license 529 00:20:12,771 --> 00:20:14,670 with a very ridiculous photo. 530 00:20:14,704 --> 00:20:17,051 If that doesn't work, try something really silly 531 00:20:17,086 --> 00:20:18,294 like this. 532 00:20:18,329 --> 00:20:20,262 OFFICER: And, Brian, do you have your proof of insurance? 533 00:20:20,296 --> 00:20:22,022 Uh, yeah, I have, well, 534 00:20:22,056 --> 00:20:23,886 I have one of these. Does that help? 535 00:20:23,920 --> 00:20:26,164 OFFICER: Uh, no. [chuckles] 536 00:20:26,198 --> 00:20:27,165 [chuckles] 537 00:20:27,199 --> 00:20:28,408 BRIAN: Boom. 538 00:20:28,442 --> 00:20:30,133 It's not exactly scientific, 539 00:20:30,168 --> 00:20:31,894 but every time I get a cop to laugh, 540 00:20:31,928 --> 00:20:34,517 or at least smile, I never get a ticket. 541 00:20:34,552 --> 00:20:36,070 OFFICER: All right, Brian. I'm going to let you off 542 00:20:36,105 --> 00:20:37,279 with a verbal warning. 543 00:20:37,313 --> 00:20:38,590 Try to keep the speed down, all right? 544 00:20:38,625 --> 00:20:40,489 -Yes, sir. -Great. 545 00:20:40,523 --> 00:20:41,421 BRIAN: Bingo. 546 00:20:45,148 --> 00:20:46,529 Yes. 547 00:20:46,564 --> 00:20:48,048 BRIAN [on walkie talkie]: Dude, it worked! 548 00:20:48,082 --> 00:20:49,291 JASON [on walkie talkie]: You didn't get a ticket? 549 00:20:49,325 --> 00:20:50,188 No! 550 00:20:50,222 --> 00:20:51,948 BRIAN: Verbal warning. 551 00:20:51,983 --> 00:20:53,881 My best advice for a sure fire way 552 00:20:53,916 --> 00:20:55,331 to avoid hefty fines 553 00:20:55,366 --> 00:20:57,816 is simple, just drive the speed limit 554 00:20:57,851 --> 00:21:00,198 and don't get pulled over in the first place. 555 00:21:00,232 --> 00:21:02,304 Okay. Time for me to drive on 556 00:21:02,338 --> 00:21:04,029 into the light of a new day. 557 00:21:04,064 --> 00:21:06,618 So, remember, stay safe out there on the open road. 558 00:21:06,653 --> 00:21:08,724 But don't always accept the conventional way 559 00:21:08,758 --> 00:21:09,794 of doing things. 560 00:21:09,828 --> 00:21:11,554 There are secrets all around us 561 00:21:11,589 --> 00:21:14,177 and with a little ingenuity, a touch of daring, 562 00:21:14,212 --> 00:21:16,110 and most importantly, knowledge, 563 00:21:16,145 --> 00:21:19,182 you can find endless ways to save time, money, 564 00:21:19,217 --> 00:21:22,358 and have a lot more fun by hacking the system. 565 00:21:22,393 --> 00:21:23,359 Captioned by Point.360