Autowatch Ghost II Immobiliser Review

Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is the next-generation in car security. It is inaccessible to thieves and is impossible to start without either a unique pin code or app authorisation.

The system is based on your vehicle's CAN Data network and is inaudible so cannot be identified by common thieves' radio signals or diagnostic tools. It doesn't require any cuts in the circuit to be installed.

What is a Ghost Immobiliser?

A Ghost Immobiliser is an instrument that protects your car from theft by preventing the engine from starting until you enter a specific pin code. It is a solution for various vehicles. And, unlike an immobiliser for vehicles it doesn't require an ID card or key to operate. It is also extremely difficult to bypass or hack and operates silently, meaning a thief would need to work quickly in order to make a getaway without being caught.

It protects against key locking, signal jamming, and spoofing, which are all methods that thieves have been using to unlock cars with standard immobiliser systems. The device prevents thieves from stealing keys through a search through your letterbox, or entering your home to steal the remote control. The device can stop thieves from driving off your joy even if they manage obtain the key. It stops them from starting it until they enter the code.

Ghost immobilisers, unlike passive immobilisers that require a key or fob to be press to activate them and is designed to be completely sealed within the engine. It is connected directly to the CAN data circuit of the vehicle. The system generates the pin code by pressing buttons on the steering wheel or console, or on the door panels of your vehicle. You will need to enter this code before the engine is able to start. The system can be set to the service mode, which allows your vehicle to start and drive for short periods of time without the need for a PIN code. However, the service mode will be terminated based on time and speed.

It is impossible to hack or bypass the system, even with high-tech equipment such as codes grabbing devices. It is also impossible to disable using a standard vehicle immobiliser as it doesn't transmit signals like a standard immobiliser and works only by connecting directly to the CAN data circuit.

Due to its high-tech technology and ease of installation, the ghost immobiliser is now insurance Approved by TASSA (Tracking & Aftermarket Security System Association). We are a TASSA approved Ghost Installer and can install the device in your car to help you with insurance.

What is a Ghost Immobiliser work?

In simple words, an immobiliser operates by preventing your car stolen with ghost immobiliser from starting if the wrong key or fob is used. This is accomplished by sending an error code from the wrong key or fob to the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The ECU won't recognize it and your car won't start. It is crucial to equip your car with an immobiliser from an established and reputable specialist.

MotorGuard is the Midlands' most trusted vehicle security specialist and installer. We provide an Autowatch Ghost immobiliser fitting service for a broad range of modern vehicles so you can be sure that your prized possession is protected against potential thieves.

The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser system in the world. It shields your vehicle from key-cloning, hacking as well as theft. It's designed to remain undetected by car thieves as it doesn't use LED indicators or key-fobs, and can be hidden within the wiring of your vehicle, so that no extra hardware is required.

Once it is installed, it's linked to the CAN system of your vehicle and allows you create an exclusive disarming sequence based on your pin code. This code needs to be entered prior to driving the vehicle. The pin code can be up to 20 presses long, which provides security. If you forget your pin number, or if a button is damaged, the device comes with an emergency pin code that can be used to reset the button and allow your vehicle to start again.

The fact that the Ghost immobiliser cannot be bypassed or hacked is what makes it an effective weapon against thieves. In addition, it's also TASSA insurance approved (Tracking and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) which may reduce your car insurance costs.

Ghost immobilisers continue to evolve as technology improves. For this reason, we recommend contacting an Autowatch Ghost immobiliser fitter as soon as possible to ensure your enjoyment is completely secured. We will provide you with a high-quality service whether you are purchasing an entirely new vehicle or upgrading your existing vehicle.

Is the Ghost Immobiliser compatible with my vehicle?

The Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser the world that provides total protection against modern-day vehicle theft. It protects against key cloning, car hacking, ECU swapping and much more. The TASSA-certified Ghost-II system also allows the ability to mark your vehicle, connect to the International Security Register and enabling your insurance company to confirm that you have a Ghost system installed.

Our Ghost Immobiliser prevents thieves from starting your engine by needing an individual pin code to be entered or the presence of your smartphone using our Autowatch application before it can function. It functions as a PIN for a credit card and makes it impossible to drive away with your pride and joy without entering the correct pin or phone. Our Ghost Immobiliser System is integrated into the CAN Data Network so there is no wire cutting needed and the system is completely silent. It is undetectable to thieves and is not detected by sophisticated scanners or code grabbing techniques that other systems employ.

The Autowatch app is used to link the Ghost to your smartphone. This allows you to enter a temporary 'Service or Valet mode which turns off the ghost for up to 30 mins while you hand over your vehicle for transport or service. It is then connected to your smartphone via the Autowatch app to allow you to switch into a temporary "Service or Valet" mode that disables the ghost for up to 30 minutes while you hand over your vehicle to us for service or transportation.

With the high level of personalisation & modification being used in today's cars coupled with the fact that the majority of us drive older cars, it's not surprising that the number of stolen vehicles has grown dramatically. A lot of them are expensive and scarce vehicles which can take months to replace after being stolen. Hence, making sure that your car isn't at risk of becoming the next target is paramount. A Ghost immobiliser is a reasonable investment that can keep your vehicle safe and can even be used to recover it if it does become stolen.

Does a Ghost Immobiliser work using the cut principle?

Ghost immobilisers stop your car from being started until a PIN is entered, along with your key fob. This stops thieves from copying your car keys or hacking into your car's system and could encourage them to leave your vehicle completely.

Once fitted the ghost immobiliser, it will generate a unique pin code that can be as long as 20 digits using the buttons of your vehicle (steering wheel or centre console, or door panels) which you must enter to start your vehicle. The code sequence has to be entered each time you drive your car, similar to a PIN password on a credit card. This code can be easily reset by entering a number sequence in the Ghost application.

The Autowatch ghost 11 immobiliser (similar web site) II CAN immobiliser also has two deactivation modes for valet and service that allow you to temporarily start your car with no access code as a key fob - whilst it's in the garage, or with a valet parking company. The immobiliser will then reactivate automatically when your vehicle is placed in a garage.

Unlike other security devices available The Ghost is completely undetectable to modern thieves as it does not have any LED indicators, and it operates silently using your vehicles CAN data network. It's also not vulnerable to the same type of circuit cuts that other security systems are because it doesn't use radio signals.

This means that it can be set up in a manner that is discrete and invisible, and is therefore impossible for thieves to find and identify. It's also not able to be detected by advanced scanning tools or code grabbing technology which are often employed to identify and disable security devices.

The Ghost is an advanced CAN bus immobiliser that is of high-quality. It offers excellent protection against key replicating and relay theft as in addition to car hacking. It is simple to set up and undetectable by thieves. It cannot be disabled by cutting wires. This is why it's a must-have item for any driver who wants to protect their vehicle.