That's a workaround but the starting handle was easier and the pulley bolt
on some cars is highly inaccessible.

There is an old story about a Rolls Royce salesman years ago who was showing
the latest model to a prospective customer.  The customer saw the starting
handle in clips under the boot lid and asked what it was.   The salesman
said, "Ah, that sir is the starting handle.  It is intended to allow the
engine to be started when the battery fails".   "Really", said the customer,
"I thought you told me that Rolls Royce cars never break down?".   "Well
sir", replies the salesman smoothly, "let me put it this way.   You have two
nipples on your chest.   They are there in case you should ever give birth
to a baby.   You are more likely to make use of those than the starting
handle on a Rolls Royce".