The Cost of Ghost Immobiliser

The Ghost is a highly effective, discreet and cost-effective solution for securing your vehicle. It stops your car from starting until you enter a unique pin code or sequence is entered along your key fob.

It can be monitored by an iPhone app. It also helps lower your insurance costs.

How much will it cost to install a ghost immobiliser?

A ghost immobiliser cost immobiliser protects your vehicle from theft by using an electronic device. It works by sending a unique code to the ECU (engine control unit) that prevents the car from starting, regardless of which key or fob you are using. In most cases, it will trigger the car alarm to draw attention and frighten away thieves.

The ghost immobiliser was designed by Autowatch to provide a market-leading solution that lets responsible car owners safeguard their precious possessions from the threat of theft. It is an original aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser which offers an affordable and discrete method to prevent your vehicle from being stolen by key copying.

The system is connected to the CAN data network of your vehicle and comes with a PIN code that has to be entered by pressing the buttons on the steering wheel or dashboard in order to disable it. The system also has an anti-hijack feature that prevents your engine from being started if the correct code is not first entered.

Another advantage of the ghost immobiliser is that it doesn't require cutting wires or the addition of second-hand key fobs. Instead, it is installed by connecting Ghost to the vehicle’s factory controls. Installers don't have to cut cables, and they can install it without causing any damage to your vehicle.

The ghost immobiliser can not just stop your car from being stolen, but it also helps reduce the cost of insurance. This is because the device has been TASSA verified as an insurance approved immobiliser which proves that you are a responsible owner. This means that many insurance companies will offer you a reduced premium or in some cases even take your application for insurance in the first place.

The best thing about the ghost immobiliser is that it's easy to install and you can rest sure that your vehicle will be safe throughout the day. The process of installing it doesn't leave permanent marks on the interior of your car and you can enjoy the advantages of owning a classic vehicle.

What is a ghost immobiliser?

Ghost immobilisers are system that adds an extra layer of security to your vehicle, on top of the factory installed standard immobiliser. It stops the cloning of keys, signal jamming and device spoofing that thieves employ to steal vehicles. This is accomplished by adding a function that will only allow the engine to start only when a unique code or PIN code is entered. This means that even if thieves do succeed in stealing your vehicle with the help of the most recent keyless cloning, relay or hacking techniques, they will be not able to steal it.

The Autowatch Ghost CAN bus immobiliser, a new aftermarket item, safeguards your vehicle from thieves with high-tech technology more effectively than any other product currently available. It safeguards against key hacking and cloning as well as key theft, and stops thieves from taking your pride and joy. This is accomplished by pressing buttons on the steering wheel, door panels, or centre console. It generates a unique and changing pin code sequence that is required to be entered to drive your car. This could take as many as 20 presses and makes it more difficult for thieves to evade the device by using RF scanning technology or code grabbers.

It is hidden within the wiring of your vehicle, it operates in silence and without LEDs, meaning only you and our authorised installers will know where it's placed. It also connects directly to CAN data bus, which makes it impossible to hack and bypass. It can only be disabled by connecting to a diagnostic port which is not accessible on the majority of modern vehicles.

If you have to bring your vehicle to a garage or valet parking, then you can switch the ghost into service mode by pressing the button on the device once more. This is a great option if are worried that your vehicle may be stolen, or if you are taking it for maintenance since you don't need to remember the unique PIN code. The PIN code is easy to reset and can be changed at any time for added peace of mind.

How can I tell if a ghost immobiliser is the right fit for my car?

As a car owner, you want to make sure that your most prized possession and your vehicle is as secure as is. Many car owners use ghost immobilisers to prevent their cars from being stolen. They do this by preventing the vehicle from starting without a key or code. These devices are perfect for all cars, but are particularly beneficial for luxury cars such as Mercedes and Porsches, which are targeted by thieves due to their perceived value.

Ghost immobilisers are device that can be installed discretely inside your vehicle without causing any harm and connects to the CAN data bus and creating a unique pin code sequence that must be entered before the vehicle is able to begin. This is accomplished by using buttons within your vehicle, like those on the steering wheel or on the centre console, and is changed to a different sequence for every use. This is more secure than traditional security systems as it cannot be defeated by RF scanning or 'code-grabbing' technology, which means only those who have the pin code can start the engine.

A ghost immobiliser can be used by anyone, and is extremely user-friendly. You can enter the PIN code that is easy to remember, yet computationally impossible to guess. This means you can provide your vehicle to valet parking or for maintenance without worrying about someone hacking into the system.

Ghost immobilisers help protect the resale value of your vehicle, since potential buyers are less likely to purchase a car with a theft history. This is particularly true for prestige cars where a car that is stolen could have a major impact on the resale value.

A ghost immobiliser can also be beneficial for luxury cars because it can be put in place and removed without risking detection or damage. This makes it perfect for those who regularly drive their cars to the car wash or be parked on public roads, since you can take off and re-use your ghost immobiliser at any point.

How can I get an immobiliser from Ghost fitted to my vehicle?

Ghost immobilisers protect vehicles from theft in a discrete manner since they do not depend on physical antitheft devices such as steering wheel locks. They can be installed to protect vehicles from key cloning and hacking and other contemporary methods of theft. The owner is able to disable them by using a mobile app.

The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is a TASSA verified device designed to protect vehicles against the latest methods of theft. The system prevents thieves from changing keys by linking to the vehicle's security register in the international system and generating a unique pin code for each driver. The code cannot be generated by any other device and only the owner of the vehicle will have access to it. It also helps police identify the vehicle and locate it in an online database for quick, efficient investigation. This will save time and money for vehicle owners, as they don't have to sit for a new car.

Contrary to traditional key fobs that are coded unlike traditional key fobs with codes, the Ghost immobiliser uses the modern CAN data network to communicate with the vehicle's ECU. When a PIN code is entered, the system will disable the engine. This means that thieves cannot start your vehicle, even if they have keys or have access to the ignition.

In addition to preventing the vehicle from being started in addition, it also blocks any reprogramming devices that may be used to duplicate or hack your vehicle's keys. This will make it more difficult for thieves or scrap metal dealers to steal your car.

Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser on the market and has been approved by TASSA to stop hacking using clones and other advanced methods of theft. It is easy to install in any vehicle and can only be activated with an Android smartphone running the Ghost application.

To have a ghost immobiliser installed, you must find a company certified by TASSA to install the system. The certification requires that the company adhere to certain minimum standards and pass a criminal record review. Trackershop is one of the most reliable TASSA certified dealers in the UK and can provide you with a mobile installation service from any location, such as your home, office or dealership.