Protect Your Vehicle With a Ghost Immobiliser

With ever increasing happiness and pride being poured into our cars, it only makes sense to safeguard them. The Autowatch Ghost is a discreet vehicle immobiliser that connects to your vehicle's CAN data network. It is controlled by the ECU (your cars brain).

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

No Key Fobs or LED Indications to identify its location

The Ghost Immobiliser is virtually invisible to anyone who comes into your vehicle since it does not use LED indicators or key fobs. The system utilizes existing buttons such as the centre console and door buttons as well as the 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 take up to 20 presses of the buttons before the engine will begin, making it nearly impossible for thieves to duplicate your keys or hack into your vehicle.

Modern car thieves use professional diagnostic tools to determine which security systems are fitted on vehicles. The Ghost however, doesn't send any signals. Using sophisticated RF scanning, code grabbing technology and relay attack methods criminals can identify what kind of security equipment is in your vehicle. This will allow them to alter the alarm or immobiliser circuits to disable the system and steal your vehicle.

The ghost immobiliser fitter is different from other immobilisers that are available on the market since it is directly integrated into the CAN data network of your van or car and is nearly impossible to break. The system is compatible with newer models that do not have keyfob security. It can also be used in most electric cars and even prevent the vehicle from going into "service valet mode".

If the Ghost is installed by our highly qualified engineers, TASSA will verify the installation to make sure it is secure and up to standard. TASSA is an organization that maintains and improves standards in the security of vehicles industry and ensures that all of their approved installers have passed DBS tests and are trained, insured and certified to install the Ghost. You will also receive a Ghost emergency card, installation certificate and owner's manuals. Your insurance premiums will be drastically decreased. This is due to the fact that your car will be how much is A ghost immobiliser less likely to be stolen, and it will be easier for your insurers to recuperate.

No Circuit Cuts

The Ghost is the original aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that protects your vehicle like no other available. It is not linked to LED indicators or key fobs, but instead communicates directly with your vehicle's CAN system. It then blocks the ECU and prevent the engine from running until a unique PIN has been entered via the steering wheel or dash buttons (brand dependent). This makes it difficult for thieves to alter the system by using relay attacks, or any other method.

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

The Ghost is a more secure choice for classic, sports or prestige vehicles that require to be kept away from the battery while parked for extended periods of time. It's also undetectable by the latest technology for RF scanning and code grabbing, making it extremely difficult for thieves or hackers to evade.

If you are looking for a complete package of vehicle security that can not only guard against key-cloning but also track your vehicle in the event that it is stolen, then we recommend one of our S7 tracking systems. They are compatible with Ghost to provide peace of assurance. All of our installations are performed by a highly trained, skilled and insured TASSA certified installer. You will receive detailed demonstrations of the product prior to handing it over with owner's manuals, installation certification, and an emergency card from Ghost.

Please contact us to get a quote and book for having a Ghost installed on your vehicle. It's often a faster option to make a reservation in advance rather than leaving it until the last minute when we get extremely busy. We'll always aim to book you in the earliest time possible.

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 require only a few basic skills to operate. These cloning devices do not make use of RF scanning to identify the Ghost immobiliser.

Instead, the system uses buttons on your car to create an unique pin code push. This is done using the existing buttons on your steering wheel or door panels, or on your central console. It's also a switchable number, not a pin like a remote fob which makes it very difficult to hack.

This makes the Autowatch Ghost very secure and incredibly hassle free to use. It does not require smartphones and can be utilized with a small waterproof wireless tag, or the Apple or Android application (sold separately). You can switch to service mode with your mobile device and then drive away. Then, you return the car to valet-mode & disable your smartphone. This is ideal for classic cars and luxury vehicles which are often taken in for service at dealer garages.

These CANBUS immobilisers can be connected to other external security products such as alarms and trackers (Brand dependant). This gives the user the option to decide whether they want to put their tracker or alarm over the immobilisers on the CAN bus. This is particularly useful in the event you have a Thatcham approved Tracker, as the tracker can be activated prior to the Ghost is activated.

The CANBUS immobilisers utilize the cars CAN data bus to block the codes that could be transmitted to the ECU and BCM controllers using the remote keys that came with it which prevents them from starting the car or triggering the engine. These systems are able to provide an additional layer of security for cars with factory remote controls.

The Autowatch Ghost will provide you with an increased level of security on your BMW. It is completely hidden within the wiring, making it virtually impossible to spot. It does not use any LED indicators or keys-fobs which helps to prevent a criminal from not noticing its presence.

No Electronics Detected

As a leading Thatcham Installer We install the innovative new product, the Ghost immobiliser by Autowatch that prevents Keyless Entry theft and cloning which is increasing in modern automobiles. It is a covert device that does not rely on LED indicators or key fobs. It makes use of the buttons that are factory-installed in your car to create a pin-code push sequence that is unique to you and which is required before your vehicle can start or be moved. Unless this sequence is correctly entered, the car won't start or move at all. Many insurance companies are seeking this device to be fitted as standard and it can often lead to a reduction in monthly costs.

It doesn't require cutting of wires to be installed because it is connected to the CAN data bus and operates via the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The device isn't identified by sophisticated thieves using diagnostic tools, and cannot listen for the click of a traditional security device. Ghost Immobilisers can be configured to a service mode, which allows your vehicle to start without the PIN code. This is useful for taking it to a garage or valet parking service. The PIN code can be changed to provide additional security at anytime.

Ghost II Ghost II is TASSA-approved, meaning that it can only be purchased from installers who are fully certified. This gives you the highest level of protection and the Engineer who installs it is DBS checked, insured and trained.

Meta Trak VTS is a GPS tracker that can be hidden in your vehicle. This will give you the best level of security. This is crucial, particularly in the event that you've left your keys in the ignition when the vehicle isn't driven. There are many ways to trick the driver to believe that keys are in the car, allowing theft to take place.