Ghost Immobiliser Review

Consumers are always trying to find ways to prevent car theft as it increases. Ghost immobilisers are a perfect solution for what it says on the tin.

It's the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser, which protects your vehicle from hacking, key cloning or keyless entry, and stops thieves driving away with your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals

Ghost immobilisers, in contrast to other physical security measures such as steering wheel locks or wheel clamps are designed to be invisible and covert. Incorporated into the vehicle's buttons they offer protection against key hacking, cloning, ECU swapping and even key theft. Ghost immobilisers prevent the engine from starting until you enter a pre-determined PIN code sequence alongside your key fob. This PIN code is up to 20 presses long and can be modified by the driver through an app or buttons on the vehicle. If you forget your pin or an item breaks or you sell your vehicle or sell it, you can use an emergency PIN code that's unique to each device to reset the system.

Ghost immobilisers come with the benefit of being unnoticeable by diagnostic equipment and don't emit radio frequency signals. This means that thieves are unable to use sophisticated scanning technology to detect the security device. They also make use of CAN data network, which doesn't require wire cutting during installation and is quieter.

Although ghost immobilisers may not be Thatcham approved however they are TASSA approved and some insurance companies offer lower rates on insurance for vehicles with an aftermarket immobiliser fitted. However, they are regarded as an additional security layer that can deter thieves.

Contrary to immobilisers that are factory fitted, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a variety of vehicles including motorhomes, electric cars, vans, and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it far more adaptable than other anti-theft devices and can be used in conjunction with vehicle trackers to give you the most comprehensive car security package.

If you'd like to know more about the benefits of securing your car with the latest Ghost immobiliser from Autowatch and Autowatch, then contact us at MotorGuard. We are Midlands the most reputable car security experts and installers. We offer a professional 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 help you choose the right system to suit your vehicle.

No Key Fobs or LED Indicators

Ghost immobilisers are incorporated into the wiring of your vehicle, meaning they are not able to be removed or bypassed. Furthermore, since it doesn't use LED indications or key-fobs it is more difficult to find and hack than a standard factory-installed immobiliser.

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

It is small and weatherproof, making it almost impossible to be detected by a burglar. It also connects to the CAN data bus and so it operates silently, again making it difficult to spot. This makes the device the perfect complement to your security systems and is especially useful because it can be used alongside other Autowatch technologies like the Ghost Bluetooth tag, which allows you to start your car without having to enter your PIN, or the ghost app.

Another benefit of the ghost immobiliser is that it will not leave any visible marks on the interior of your car, which can be an issue with other aftermarket security products. This is particularly appealing for those who wish to keep their pride and joy as original as possible when it comes to selling.

The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is a approved by TASSA, can reduce the cost of insurance because it reduces your chances of your vehicle being robbed. MotorGuard is the Midlands' most trusted security expert for vehicles and installer. Our installers are well-trained to install this secure and effective solution for your joy and pride. You can contact us now to discuss your requirements or schedule an appointment with our workshop in Coventry.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Unlike key fobs which require codes to unlock the ECU and start your vehicle ghost immobilisers communicate with the vehicle's ECU through its own CAN data network. This makes them undetectable by diagnostic tools, inaudible and unhackable. Additionally, the technology of these systems means that they are able to be incorporated into a broad variety of vehicles, including trucks, motorhomes and plant machinery.

Our Autowatch Ghost system was developed to provide complete protection against theft. It prevents your vehicle from starting without a unique PIN code or the smartphone application with the ghost immobiliser for sale app downloaded. This is a high-security feature that will protect your vehicle from key copying. Hacking and ECU Swapping.

It is secure as it does not require any extra components like key fobs or LED indicators. Instead, the device uses your buttons already on the steering wheel and door panels to generate an adjustable sequence that needs to be entered before your car will start. This can be as long as 20 steps and functions similarly to the PIN number on credit card.

The device is also concealed, so that thieves are unable to locate it. It also doesn't make use of radio waves and is based on the CAN network, making it completely inaccessible to thieves using scanners with RF.

Many car thieves will attempt to remove the CAN chip or replace it in the ECU to keep it from being detected. However, this technique is only possible for professionals with access to specialised tools. This is why the ghost immobiliser is efficient and can be used to safeguard your pride and joy against various kinds of vehicle thefts.

In addition, it can be used in conjunction with an iPhone which you'll need to have if you need to start your engine while your car is located at work or home. This allows you to enter and drive without the need for PIN codes as the app will recognize your phone if it is within the vicinity of. This feature is available on any version of Autowatch Ghost, and you can pair as many smartphones with it as you want.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser System is a discrete silent, next-generation device that safeguards your vehicle like no other. It is impossible to start the vehicle without a PIN number, or an app authorisation. It blocks signal jamming, device spoofing and key cloning which are typical techniques used to circumvent standard immobilisers.

The Ghost is a unit which is hidden within the wiring harness that is behind your dash. The unit connects to your vehicle's CAN data network and communicates with the engine control units to make it impossible to start the car without the correct sequence. The device is tiny and weatherproof, which makes it invisible to thieves. It can be hidden within the dash, beneath the steering wheel, or anyplace else on the vehicle.

The installation process is quick and hassle-free with the majority of installs taking around two hours. We explain how the Ghost performs in detail and provide the owner manuals and Installation certification. We also provide the emergency card.

We are a recognized installer for Ghost and are the only company in Ireland that has this certification. This means you can be assured that you are getting a high-quality and professional installation.

The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. It can be fitted to motorhomes and caravans as well as motorbikes and ride-on lawnmowers. If there is a power source it can be fitted with an immobiliser.

The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on your car's original key fob to create an encrypted sequence to disarm (like a PIN code) that needs to be entered before the engine can be started. The driver can change the sequence at any time. It can be comprised of up to 20 different actions. This is a much more secure security method than using the key fob on its own since it guarantees that nobody else is able to drive your vehicle. It also prevents thiefs from hacking the system to gain access to your key code, or the information sent to the vehicle's ECU from it.