Protect Your Vehicle With a Ghost Immobiliser

With ever increasing happiness and pride being put into our vehicles, it is only natural to secure them. The Autowatch Ghost is a subtle vehicle immobiliser which connects to your vehicles CAN data network. It is controlled by the ECU (your car's brain).

Once installed the device will block your car from moving until an appropriate pin code sequence (up to 20 presses) is entered, just like a PIN on your credit card.

No Key Fobs, LED Indications or LEDs to Give Away Its Location

The Ghost Immobiliser is virtually invisible to anyone who enters your vehicle as it does not utilize LED indicators or key fobs. The system makes use of buttons on the steering wheel, centre console or door to generate an unique pin code that must be entered in order for your car to begin. The system can be programmed to take up to 20 presses of the buttons before the engine can begin, making it nearly impossible for thieves to duplicate your key or hack your vehicle.

Modern car thieves utilize professional diagnostic tools to determine what security systems are in place on vehicles. The Ghost however, doesn't send any signals. Criminals can determine the kind of security device installed in your car by using sophisticated scanners for RF as well as code-grabbing and relay attack methods. This will allow them to tamper with the alarm or immobiliser circuits to disable the system and get away with your vehicle.

The Ghost is unique from other immobilisers on the market because it is directly integrated into the CAN data network of your vehicle or van and is nearly impossible to break. The system is compatible with modern cars that don't have keyfob security. It can also be used on electric vehicles in the majority of cases and even prevent the vehicle from going into "service valet mode".

When installed by our fully trained engineers, TASSA will verify the installation to ensure it is secure and up to standard. TASSA is a non-profit organization that maintains and improves standards within the automotive security industry. They ensure that all their approved installers have completed DBS checks and are trained, insured and certified to install the Ghost. You will also receive a ghost immobiliser tracker (click through the next webpage) emergency card, installation certification and owner's guides. This will also make your vehicle qualified for a substantial reduction in your insurance premiums. This is because your car is less likely to be stolen, and it will be much easier for your insurers to recuperate.

No Circuit Cuts

The Ghost is the original aftermarket immobiliser for CAN buses that safeguards your vehicle in a way that is unlike anything else available. Unlike other aftermarket car security devices it isn't linked to key fobs or LED indicators and communicates directly with the vehicles CAN system. It then blocks the ECU and prevent the engine from running until a specific PIN has been entered into the vehicle's dash or steering-wheel buttons (brand dependent). This makes it impossible for thieves to alter the system using relay attacks or any other method.

The system also has an Service and Valet mode which is activated when the vehicle is in garage to service or valet parking. This allows the vehicle to start temporarily while being worked on without the need to hand over keys or use the pin code, however it the system automatically shuts down when the vehicle is in your possession.

The Ghost is a safer option for classic, sports or prestige cars that need to be isolated from the battery while parked for long periods. It is also undetected by modern scanners for RF and code grabbing technology, making it extremely difficult for thieves to steal or hack.

If you're looking for a comprehensive vehicle security package that not only protects against key-cloning and hacking, but can also track your vehicle in the event of theft then we suggest you look into one of our S7 tracker systems, which are compatible with the Ghost to give you complete peace of mind. Installations are carried out by an approved installer by TASSA, who is fully certified as well as insured and knowledgeable. You'll also receive a Ghost emergency card along with owner's manuals, as well as installation certification.

If you're interested in having a Ghost fitted to your vehicle then please contact us to discuss pricing and booking. Booking in advance is usually more efficient than waiting until last minute, when we are extremely busy. We'll do our best to get you booked in as soon as possible.

No Scanning with RF

Many thieves use sophisticated equipment to clone vehicle keys and steal cars. These systems can be easily located on the internet and they require little knowledge to operate. These cloning devices do not make use of RF scanning to identify the Ghost immobiliser.

Instead, the system uses buttons in your car to generate an individual pin code push. This is accomplished by using the buttons on your steering wheel doors, door panels or on your centre console. It is also a reversible number and not a PIN like a remote fob which makes it very difficult to hack.

This makes the Autowatch Ghost very secure and extremely simple to use. It does not require an iPhone, but can be used with a small waterproof tag or an Apple or Android App (sold separately). Simply enter service mode on your mobile device, then drive away and then return the vehicle to valet mode and disable your phone. This is perfect for classic cars as well as prestige vehicles that are usually serviced at dealer garages.

These CANBUS immobilisers can be connected to other external security products such as alarms and trackers (Brand dependent). This lets the user choose whether or not they want their alarm or tracker to take priority over the immobilisers on CAN bus. This is particularly useful when you have a Thatcham approved Tracker fitted as the tracker can be activated before the Ghost is activated.

The CANBUS immobilisers block the codes sent by the original remote keys to the ECUs and BCM controllers. This blocks them from activating the engine or even starting the car. These systems can also be used to provide an additional layer of security to cars that have remote controls from the factory (Brand dependant) and provide additional security for electric vehicles and keys-less entry vehicles.

The Autowatch Ghost will provide you with greater security for your BMW. It is nearly impossible to spot because it is hidden in the wiring. It does not depend on any LED indicators or key-fobs which helps in avoiding the possibility of a criminal seeing its presence in your car.

There are no electronic devices to be Detected

As a top Thatcham Installer We install the innovative new product, the Ghost immobiliser from Autowatch that prevents Keyless Entry theft and cloning which is increasing in modern vehicles. It is a covert system that does not rely on LED indications or key fobs. It makes use of the factory buttons that are in your car to generate an individual pin code push sequence. This is needed to start or move the car stolen with ghost immobiliser. 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 of monthly premiums.

It doesn't require the cutting of wires to be installed as it connects up to the CAN data bus and functions via the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The unit cannot be detected by the kinds of diagnostic tools that thieves using high-tech employ and there is no way they can listen for the distinctive click of a traditional relay, as they would on a more conventional security device. Ghost Immobilisers can be configured to operate in a service mode which allows your vehicle to start without the PIN code. This is helpful when taking it to garages or a valet parking service. The PIN code may be changed at any time to provide additional security.

The Ghost II is TASSA approved which means it's only available from fully accredited installers. This provides a high level of security and also ensures that the Engineer who installs it has been DBS certified, trained and insured.

While it's not a substitute for an alarm system we always recommend you to combine it with other physical barriers like crook locks and wheel clamps and, if you can, a hidden GPS tracker like Meta Trak VTS to provide the highest level of protection available. This is particularly important if you keep your keys in the ignition even when it isn't being driven as there are many ways to trick the driver into believing that they are still in the vehicle, allowing a theft to take place.