Protect Your Vehicle With a Ghost Immobiliser

With ever increasing pride and joy being put into our vehicles, it is only natural to protect them. The Autowatch Ghost system is a discrete immobiliser that connects to your vehicle CAN data network and operates through the ECU which is your car's 'brain'.

The device, which is similar to a pin code on a credit card, will not allow your car to move unless you enter the pin code in a sequence of up 20 presses.

There are no key fobs or LED indicators to give away its location.

The Ghost Immobiliser does not use key fobs or LED indicators which means it is almost undetectable to anyone who enters your vehicle. The system utilizes buttons that are already in use, such as the centre console, door or steering wheel to generate an unique, programmable pin code sequence that needs to be entered before your car starts. The system can be set to require up to 20 press before the engine can turn on, making it nearly impossible for thieves or cloners to hack into your car.

Modern car thieves utilize professional diagnostic tools in order to determine what security systems are fitted on vehicles. The Ghost however, doesn't send any signals. Criminals can identify the type of security equipment installed in your car by using sophisticated RF scanning technology, code grabbing and relay attack methods. This allows them to modify the alarm or immobiliser circuits to disable your security system and escape with your vehicle.

In contrast to other immobilisers on market, the Ghost is incorporated into your car or van's CAN data network so it is nearly impossible to hack and bypass. The system is also compatible with a number of newer car's that don't have built-in key fob security. It will also work in most electric cars and even prevent the car from entering "service valet mode".

When installed by our fully trained engineers, TASSA will verify the installation to make sure it is safe and in compliance with the standards. TASSA is a company that improves and maintains standards in the field of automotive security. They make sure that all their approved installers have been DBS verified and fully trained and insured for Ghost installation. You will also receive a Ghost emergency card, installation certificate and owner guides. This will also make your vehicle eligible for a significant reduction in your insurance premiums. This is due to the fact that your vehicle is less likely to be stolen and your insurance company will have a better recovery process.

No Circuit Cuts

The Ghost is the original aftermarket immobiliser for CAN buses that safeguards your vehicle like nothing else available. It's not connected to LED indicators or key fobs, but communicates directly with the vehicle's CAN system. It can then block the ECU and prevent the engine from running until a specific PIN is entered on the dash or steering wheel buttons (brand dependent). This makes it difficult for thieves to tamper with the system using relay attacks or any other means.

The system also comes with a Service and Valet mode that is activated when the vehicle is in the garage for servicing or valet parking. The vehicle can be started temporarily while it is being repaired, without the need to use the pin code or hand over the keys. It will then disable itself once you return the vehicle.

This makes the Ghost more secure solution for classic, sports or prestige cars that require battery isolation when parked for long periods of time. It is also undetected by modern scans using RF and code-grabbing technology, making it extremely difficult for thieves to bypass or hack.

If you're looking for a comprehensive vehicle security system that will not only guard against hacking and key-cloning, but can also track your vehicle in the event of theft, we suggest you look into one of our S7 tracker systems that work seamlessly with the Ghost to give you total security. All of our installations are carried out by a certified, experienced and insured TASSA approved installer. You will receive full demonstrations of the product prior to handover with owner manuals, Installation certification, and a Ghost emergency card.

Contact us for an estimate and book if you are interested in having a Ghost installed on your vehicle. Booking in advance is usually quicker than waiting until the last minute, which is when we are extremely busy. We'll do our best to get you booked the earliest time possible.

No RF Scanning

Many thieves of cars use sophisticated equipment to copy keys and steal vehicles. These devices are readily available on the internet and require very little skill to operate. These cloning devices do not use RF scanning to detect the Ghost immobiliser.

Instead, the system utilizes the buttons in your car to create an unique pin code push sequence. This is done by using the buttons on your steering wheels or door panels, or centre console. It's also a switchable number, not a pin like a remote fob which makes it extremely difficult to hack.

This makes the Autowatch Ghost very secure and incredibly hassle free to use. It does not require smartphones and can be used with a small waterproof wireless tag or Apple or Android application (sold separately). You simply enter into service mode on your mobile device, leave the car and then return the vehicle to valet mode & disable your phone. This is perfect for classic cars and prestige automobiles that are frequently brought to dealer garages.

These CANBUS immobilisers can be linked to other external security products such as alarms and trackers (Brand dependent). This gives users to decide if they wish to prioritize their alarm or tracker over the immobilisers on the CAN bus. This is particularly useful in the event you have a Thatcham approved Tracker installed since the tracker can be armed before the Ghost is activated.

The CANBUS immobilisers make use of the car's CAN data bus to block the codes that could be sent to the ECU and BCM controllers by the remote keys that came with it which stops them from starting the car or triggering 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 a higher level of security for your bmw ghost immobiliser. It is completely hidden in the wiring, making it virtually impossible to spot. It does not use any LED indicators or keys-fobs which prevents a criminal from being able to detect its presence.

No Electronics to Detected

As a leading Thatcham installer, we install a revolutionary new product by Autowatch called the Ghost Immobiliser that effectively stops Keyless Entry theft or cloning that is increasing in modern automobiles. It is a secret system that does not use LED indications or key fobs. It makes use of the factory buttons that are in your car to create an individual pin code sequence that you can push. This is needed to start or move the vehicle. The car won't move or start until the sequence is entered correctly. A lot of insurance companies require this device to be installed as a standard and can result in a reduction of monthly cost.

It does not require the cutting of wires in order to be put in place because it is connected to the CAN data bus, and functions through the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The unit isn't able to be detected by thieves using high-tech diagnostic tools, and are unable to detect the click of a conventional security device. Ghost Immobilisers are able to be set to a service mode, which allows your vehicle to be started without the PIN code. This is beneficial for transporting it to garages or valet parking service. The PIN code can be changed for additional security at any time.

The Ghost II is TASSA approved which means it is only available through fully certified installers. This offers a high-level of security and also ensures that the Engineer who installs it is DBS certified as well as insured and certified.

While it's not a substitute for an alarm system, we always recommend you to combine it with other physical barriers like wheel clamps and crook locks as well as, if possible, a hidden GPS tracker such as Meta Trak VTS to give you the best level of security available. This is particularly important if you leave your keys in the ignition when it's not being driven because there are many ways to fool the driver into believing that they are still in the vehicle, and allow theft to occur.