Ghost Immobiliser Review

Consumers are always trying to find ways to prevent car theft, which is on the rise. Ghost immobilisers are a perfect solution for what it says on the tin.

It's the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking or keyless entry and even keeps thieves from taking your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags and Radio Signals

Unlike other physical anti-theft devices like steering wheel locks and wheel clamps, ghost immobilisers have been made to be concealed and undetectable. They are integrated into the buttons of your vehicle they offer protection against key hacking, cloning and ECU swapping and even key theft. Ghost immobilisers stop the engine from starting unless you enter a pre-determined PIN code along with your key fob. The PIN code can be up to 20 presses long, and is alterable by the driver through an app or the buttons of the vehicle. If you forget your pin an item breaks, or if you sell your car, you can use an emergency PIN code that is unique to each device to reset the system.

Additionally Ghost immobilisers are not detected by diagnostic tools and do not emit radio frequency signals so thieves cannot utilize sophisticated RF scanning technology to detect the presence of an immobiliser. They also use CAN data network, which doesn't require wire cutting during installation and is quieter.

Although ghost immobilisers are not Thatcham approved but they are TASSA approved and some insurance companies offer reduced insurance rates for vehicles that have an aftermarket immobiliser. However, they are accepted as an additional layer of security that could deter thieves.

Unlike factory-fitted immobilisers, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a variety of vehicles such as motorhomes, vans, electric cars and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it more adaptable than other anti-theft technologies and can be paired up with vehicle trackers to provide the best car security package.

MotorGuard can provide you with more details on the new Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch. We are Midlands the most reputable car security experts and installers and can provide an efficient and friendly service to assist you in securing your pride and joy. We are also proud to offer a free no obligation quote on all our services and products. We can assist you in choosing the best system for your car.

No Key Fobs or LED Indications

Ghost immobilisers are incorporated into the wiring of your vehicle, which means they cannot be removed or overridden. Moreover, because it does not utilize LED indications or key-fobs it is far more difficult to locate and hack than a standard factory-installed immobiliser.

The device functions by connecting to your vehicle's CAN (Control Area Network) system and enabling the creation of a unique PIN code push sequence you decide on - which can be up to 20 digits in length - that must be entered before your Range Rover or Land Rover J will start. It's similar to the way you enter a pin code on your bank card to protect it. It is not affected by cloning, or ECU swapping that would normally disable the factory immobiliser.

Because it utilizes your vehicle's buttons, it is weatherproof and extremely small, meaning that it is virtually impossible for thieves to spot. It communicates with the CAN bus, which means it is also silent and hard to spot. This makes the device an ideal supplement to your security systems and is especially useful because it can be used with other Autowatch technologies like the Ghost Bluetooth tag, which allows you to start your vehicle without having to enter your PIN or the ghost app.

The ghost immobiliser has the benefit of not leaving visible marks in your vehicle. This could be an issue with other security products that are sold aftermarket. This is particularly attractive for those who want to keep their pride-and-joy as authentic as they can to sell.

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser fitting near me immobiliser is an TASSA approved product that can reduce your insurance costs because it reduces the chance of your car being stolen. MotorGuard is the Midlands' most trusted specialist in vehicle security and installer. Our certified installers are prepared to install this secluded and efficient security solution to your car's security. You can contact us now to discuss your requirements or schedule an appointment with our workshop in Coventry.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Contrary to key fobs that utilize codes to unlock the ECU and start your vehicle ghost immobilisers communicate with the vehicle's ECU via its own CAN data network. This makes them unrecognisable by diagnostic tools, quiet, and unhackable. Furthermore, the technology in these systems means that they are able to be incorporated into a broad range of vehicles such as trucks, motorhomes and plant machinery.

Our Autowatch Ghost system was created to provide total protection against theft. It will stop your vehicle from starting without having either the unique PIN or smartphone application that has the ghost app installed on it. This is an incredibly high level security that will safeguard your vehicle against key copying. Hacking and ECU Swapping.

It is secure because it doesn't require any additional components like key fobs or LED indicators. Instead, the device uses your existing buttons on the steering wheel and door panels to create a changeable sequence that must be entered prior to the time your car can start. It can be as long as 20 actions long, and is similar to a PIN number on your credit card.

The device is also completely hidden, meaning that thieves are unable to locate it. It also doesn't use radio waves and works on the CAN network, making it completely invisible to thieves who employ RF scanning devices.

A lot of thieves attempt to remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to avoid detection, however this technique is only possible by professionals with access to specialised equipment. The ghost immobiliser fitting near me immobiliser can protect your pride against many different types of vehicle thefts.

It can also be paired to an iPhone, which you will need if you wish to start your car while it is in a garage at home or at work. The app will recognize the phone and allow you to drive without needing a PIN. This functionality is available for any model of Autowatch Ghost, and you can connect as many smartphones to it as you'd like.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser system is a silent and discrete device that protects your car unlike any other. It is impossible to start the vehicle without a PIN code, or an app authorisation. It also prevents key cloning, signal jamming & device spoofing, which are frequently employed to circumvent standard car immobilisers.

The ghost immobiliser birmingham is a hidden unit that is tucked away in the wiring harness on your dashboard. It connects to the data network in your CAN vehicle and communicates with engine control units that make it impossible to start your car without the correct sequence. The device is small and weatherproof, making it virtually invisible to thieves. It can be hidden in the dash, beneath the steering wheel, or ghost 2 immobiliser fitting near me anyplace else on the vehicle.

Installation is quick and hassle-free and most installations take just two hours. We provide a complete demonstration of how the Ghost functions and hand over the owner's manuals, installation certification, and the emergency card and ensure you are happy with the product before leaving.

We are the only business to have this certification in Ireland. You can be sure that you will receive a high-quality installation from a professional firm.

The Autowatch Ghost is compatible with a large range of vehicles. It can be added to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes and ride-on lawn mowers. Immobilisers can be installed on any vehicle so long as it has an energy source.

The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on your car's original key fob to generate an encrypted sequence to disarm (like a PIN code) that needs to be entered before the engine can start. The driver is able to modify the sequence at any time. It can be comprised of up to 20 actions. This is a more secure security method than using a key fob by itself since it guarantees that nobody else will be able to operate your vehicle. It also stops thieves from hacking the system to gain access to your key code or information that is transmitted to the vehicle's ECU from it.