Protect Your Vehicle With a Ghost Immobiliser

With more and more happiness and pride being poured into our cars, it only makes sense to safeguard them. The Autowatch Ghost system is a discreet immobiliser that connects to the vehicle CAN data network and operates through the ECU, your cars 'brain'.

The device, which is similar to a PIN number on a credit card, will not permit your vehicle to move unless you enter a pin code sequence of up to 20 presses.

No key fobs or LED indicators to indicate its location

The Ghost Immobiliser is virtually invisible to anyone who comes into your vehicle as it does not utilize LED indicators or key fobs. The system makes use of buttons that are already in use, such as the centre console and door buttons as well as the steering wheel to generate a unique, changeable pin code sequence that has to be entered before your car starts. The system can be programmed to require up to 20 presses before the engine can begin to turn on which makes it virtually impossible for thieves or cloners to hack into your car.

Modern car thieves are able to utilize diagnostic tools that are professional to identify which security systems are fitted to vehicles, but the Ghost does not transmit any signals like the conventional security systems do. Criminals can identify the kind of security device installed in your car using sophisticated scanners for RF such as code grabbing, relay and attack techniques. They are able to disable the security system of your vehicle by altering the alarm or immobiliser.

Contrary to other immobilisers available on the market The ghost immobiliser range rover is integrated in your vehicle's CAN data network, so it is virtually impossible to bypass and hack. The system is also compatible with a number of newer vehicles that do not have integrated key fob security. It can also be used with electric vehicles and can prevent the car from going into a "service valet" mode.

If it is installed by one of our fully certified engineers, we provide an TASSA confirmed guarantee to give you peace of mind that the installation is secure and of the highest standards. TASSA is a company that improves and maintains standards in the field of automotive security. They guarantee that all of their approved installers are DBS verified, fully trained, insured and certified for Ghost installation. They also provide you with the owner's instructions, installation certificate and a ghost immobiliser liverpool emergency card. Your insurance premiums will be substantially decreased. This is due to the fact that your car is less likely to be stolen and it will be much easier for insurers to recover.

No Circuit Cuts

The Ghost is the original aftermarket immobiliser for the CAN bus that protects your vehicle in a way that is unlike anything else available. It's not linked to LED indicators or key fobs but instead communicates directly with your vehicle's CAN system. It then blocks the ECU and stop the engine from starting until a specific PIN has been entered via the dash or steering wheel buttons (brand dependent). This makes it difficult for criminals to hack the system through relay attacks or any other method.

The system has a Service & Valet mode that is activated while the vehicle is in garage for servicing or valet parking. The vehicle can be started temporarily while it is being repaired without having to enter the pin code or hand over keys. It will then automatically disable itself once you have returned the vehicle.

The Ghost is a more secure option for classic, sports or prestige vehicles that require to be kept away from the battery when parked for long periods. It's also not detected by modern RF scanning and code grabbing technology making it very difficult for thieves to steal or hack.

If you're looking for a comprehensive vehicle security solution that will not only guard against key-cloning and hacking, but can also track your vehicle in the event of theft, we recommend considering one of our S7 tracker systems which integrate seamlessly with Ghost to give you complete peace of mind. Installations are carried out by a TASSA-approved installer who is fully qualified and insured. They are also experienced and knowledgeable. Additionally, you will receive a Ghost emergency card as well as owner's manuals and installation certification.

If you're interested in getting a Ghost fitted to your vehicle, then please contact us for pricing and to make a booking. Making an advance booking is generally more efficient than waiting until last minute, when we're extremely busy. We'll do our best to book you in as soon as we can.

No RF Scanning

Many thieves of cars use sophisticated equipment to copy keys and steal vehicles. These systems can be accessible on the internet and they require little knowledge to operate. These cloning devices do not use RF scanning to detect the Ghost immobiliser.

Instead, the system uses the buttons in your car to create an unique pin code push sequence. This is done by using the buttons on your steering wheel or door panels, or on your centre console. This is also changeable and not a pin number like remote keys, which makes it extremely difficult to hack.

This makes the Autowatch Ghost very secure and extremely easy to use. It isn't dependent on a smartphone and can be used with a small, waterproof wireless tag or the Apple or Android app (sold separately). Simply enter service mode with your mobile device, then drive away and then return your car to valet mode & disable your phone. This is ideal for classic cars as well as prestige automobiles that are typically serviced at garages owned by dealers.

Brand-dependent brand-specific, these CANBUS immobilisers can be used with other security devices, such as alarms or trackers. This lets the user choose whether or not they want their tracker or alarm to take priority over the CAN bus immobilisers. This is particularly useful in the event you have a Thatcham approved Tracker fitted since the tracker can be activated prior to the Ghost is activated.

The CANBUS immobilisers use the cars CAN data bus to stop the codes that are expected to be transmitted to the ECU and BCM controllers via the original remote keys which stops them from beginning the car or turning on the engine. These systems are able to add an extra security layer for vehicles that have remote controls that are factory installed.

The Autowatch Ghost will provide you with greater security for your BMW. It is nearly impossible to notice because it is hidden in the wiring. It doesn't use LED indicators or keys-fobs, which helps to prevent the criminal from being able to detect its presence.

There are no electronic devices to be Detected

As a leading Thatcham installer, we install a brand new and innovative product by Autowatch called the Ghost Immobiliser that effectively prevents Keyless Entry theft or cloning that is on the rise in modern vehicles. It is a secret device that does not rely on LED indicators or key fobs. It uses the factory buttons on your car to create a pin-code push sequence that is unique to you and which is required before the vehicle can start or be moved. If this sequence isn't entered correctly the car will not begin or move at all. Many insurance companies now require this device to be installed as a standard, and it can often result in a reduction in monthly premiums.

It does not require the cutting of any wires to be put in place because it is connected to the CAN data bus and functions through the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The device is not able to be detected by the kinds of diagnostic tools that thieves using high-tech use, and there isn't a way they can listen for the telltale clicking of a traditional relay, as they would on a more conventional security device. Ghost Immobilisers can be set to a service mode, which allows your vehicle to be started without the PIN code. This is helpful when transporting it to garages or valet parking service. The PIN code can be changed to provide additional security at anytime.

The Ghost II is TASSA-approved, which means it can only be purchased from installers who are certified. This gives you the highest level of security and also ensures that the Engineer who installs the system is DBS verified as well as insured and certified.

While it's not a substitute for an alarm system, we always recommend combining it with other physical barriers such as wheel clamps and crook locks, and if possible a hidden GPS tracker such as Meta Trak VTS to provide the highest degree of security. This is important, especially when you've left your keys in the ignition while the vehicle isn't driven. There are a myriad of ways to trick the driver to believe that keys are inside the car, and thereby allow theft to occur.