Ghost Immobiliser Cars

A ghost immobiliser car is an advanced security device that safeguards your vehicle from key cloning and hacking. It is undetectable and it leaves no trace after installation. This makes it a popular option for owners of expensive vehicles or rare vehicles.

The buttons on your steering wheel, console and door panels are used to generate an individual pin-code sequence (up to twenty characters) that is required to start the engine.

No key-fobs or LED indications to give away its location

Ghost immobilisers protect your vehicle from hacking and key cloning. It is an electronic device which connects to the vehicle's network of data. It is able to intercept signals from the engine control unit. This device prevents your car's engine from starting until a unique PIN number is entered, which ensures that thieves can't steal with your joy and pride.

The device is connected to your vehicle's CAN Bus which allows it to to intercept data between the ECU of your car and other connected components. Its installation is a highly specialised process that requires expert installation and should only be carried out by a certified installer. Once it is installed, it will be hidden within your vehicle and ghost immobiliser car thus unnoticeable to thieves. In addition to being able to prevent the engine's start, it can also detect vibrations and movement of components within the vehicle.

If a thief tries to disable the device and disable it, it will cause the car's engine management lights to flash rapidly and the horn will honk. This will alert the driver that there is a problem with the engine. They may panic and abandon their vehicle. This will give you an advantage over a standard immobiliser because the owner of the vehicle will be aware that the vehicle is in trouble and will call the authorities right away.

The device can be deactivated through an app that can be accessed both by the owner and the installer (even since the majority of people will not forget their PIN code). Some systems come with a service/valet feature which temporarily disables the immobiliser and allow an authorized driver to drive the vehicle without having to enter a PIN. The system will be activated after the vehicle has reached 31 mph, and driven for a specified amount of time.

There isn't Bluetooth or wireless connectivity

It is therefore undetectable to modern thieves who employ diagnostics to detect the hidden immobiliser or circuit cut. This makes it a reliable preventative against vehicle theft. The GHOST also offers options for specific vehicle features such as gearbox locks (to prevent the engine from starting while in the gearbox) & anti-hijack that we can set up for you upon installation.

Our certified installers can install the GHOST to a wide range of vehicles. It is fully compatible with all Mercedes vehicles. In contrast to other products on the market, the GHOST works with your vehicle's existing interfaces, such as buttons on your steering wheel, driver's side door card or the centre console. This makes it a 21st century stealth immobiliser that works independently of your factory-installed alarm or tracker, and does not show any indication of its existence when installed in your car and hence the name.

Contrary to some immobilisers which only have a PIN code to disable the device, the Ghost can also be disabled an unintentional sequence of button presses from the driver's mobile application. This is possible from anywhere in the world, and is easy and painless. You can alter it as many times as desired - only the app owner will be able to see the changes.

You can also disable the GHOST in your satnav using a different sequence. This makes it more secure and less attractive to thieves. In fact, Ghost immobiliser Car this method is so efficient that a Bentley Bentayga worth PS200k was recently stolen from an intersection of lights as it was stationary and the driver entered their PIN to disable the device.

No annual subscriptions

Traditional immobilisers stop vehicles from starting without the proper key fob, ghost immobilise goes a step further and thwarts a variety of methods used by thieves to steal vehicles. For instance, it is able to detect signals jamming, device spoofing and other methods that make it more difficult to steal your car. The device requires an individual pin code or code sequence to start the vehicle. This discourages thieves and encourages your car to be left in peace.

This makes it a valuable tool for high-end cars which are more susceptible of being stolen. As a result, you can enjoy improved security and increase the value of your vehicle for resales. Moreover installing the Ghost Immobiliser could lower your insurance costs for your car. While the device costs more than conventional immobilisers but the peace of mind it offers makes it worth the investment.

Ghost is not a requirement for an annual subscription. It connects to your mobile via low energy bluetooth. This creates a secure connection between your phone and the immobiliser, making it nearly impossible for criminals to intercept. There are also no LED indicators to reveal the location of the device.

The autowatch ghost immobiliser cost Ghost car immobiliser is easy to install and take off. Its "service valet mode" lets you disable the immobiliser when taking your vehicle to be serviced or MOT'd. When you return, enter the PIN code to allow your vehicle to restart.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser birmingham can also be used with newer vehicles that do not have an immobiliser fitted at the factory. This means it can be used on cars after you sell your old one, if the new vehicle is compatible.

No need to memorise PIN codes

Ghost immobilisers are an extra layer that prevents thieves from starting your car even if they've copied or taken your key fob. It connects to your car's control area network (CAN) system and shuts down the engine if you push the start button without entering a PIN code sequence first. There's no brand new keypad to be fitted but instead, it makes use of buttons that are in your vehicle, for example the steering wheel, door panels or the center console. It's not only inaccessible to thieves, but it also preserves your vehicle's interior.

The Autowatch Ghost 2 is a discrete, electronic device that integrates into your car's ECU. This creates a barrier nearly impossible for thieves to penetrate. It is completely silent and emits no radio signals, making it completely invisible to traditional scanners using RF that are used by thieves to collect the signal from your key fob, and then copy it. It's an TASSA verified product, meaning that it has been independently tested to the highest standards and has been recognised by some insurance companies as a beneficial addition to your vehicle's security.

You can change the ghost immobiliser 2 CAN immobiliser to "Service/Valet Mode" if you have to give your vehicle away for valet parking, service or let a person drive it for you. You can change this mode with a unique pin code that is only known to you. This can be changed at anytime.

The manual that was included with the Ghost will help you with this quick and simple process. It will guide you on how to enter the code and how to reset it in the event that you forget.

Simple to reset

Since their introduction, ghost immobiliser vehicles have been a leader in vehicle security. Through the use of undetectable positioning and communication using CANBus to ECU tech and unique pin code entry, it's managed to keep one step ahead of most ruthless thieves. It doesn't require a key fob or any other wireless connectivity to work. It is also able to be removed from your vehicle when you decide to sell it.

It's normal to forget your PIN code just as you would with any other security or password measure. If this happens, don't be concerned as it's easy to reset. You can get an emergency code by contacting the installer that installed your system. This code is usually hidden under the scratch-off area of a card provided at installation. It's important to store the code in a safe place.

The Emergency Code allows you to gain access to your vehicle to drive it like normal. This is a great option for situations where you need to give your car to someone else for service or valet parking. It can also be used in order to ensure that your car is safe while you're away from it, so that nobody other person can start the engine.

Think about adding a Ghost immobiliser from Autowatch, a market leader in the UK. Contact us to find out more.