Picked up from the body shop, huh? Sounds like you've had previous temporary shorts between the seat and steering wheel
j/k - don't get all worked up
Seriously though... regardless if I last parked my car or someone else did, I always make sure it's in neutral before releasing clutch pedal when started b/c I always make sure it's in either 1st or R when parked. Only exception is winter storage in my garage when I occasionally leave it in N and chock opposing wheels instead.
