Ghost Immobiliser Review

As the number of car thefts increases and the number of car theft victims increases, people are always looking for ways to stop it. Ghost immobilisers are a perfect solution for that.

It's the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser, which protects your vehicle from hacking, key cloning or keyless entry and even prevents thieves from stealing your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags and Radio Signals

Ghost immobilisers, in contrast to other physical measures to prevent theft, such as steering wheel locks or wheel clamps are designed to be invisible and covert. Integrated into the vehicle's buttons they protect against key cloning, car hacking, ECU swapping and even key theft. A ghost immobiliser prevents the engine from starting unless you enter a pre-determined PIN code sequence alongside your key fob. The PIN code can be up to 20 presses long and can be changeable by the driver via an app or the vehicle's buttons. If you forget your pin the button is damaged, or if you sell your car, you can use an emergency PIN that is unique to each device to reset the system.

In addition, ghost immobiliser cost immobilisers are undetectable by diagnostic tools and don't emit any radio frequency signals, which means that thieves can't employ sophisticated RF scanning technologies to detect the presence of security devices. They also make use of CAN data network, which does not require cutting wires for installation and is more quiet.

Ghost immobilisers might not be Thatcham certified, but they are TASSA-approved. Certain insurers offer lower insurance rates to vehicles with an aftermarket immobiliser. They are however recognised as an extra layer of security and could be a way to deter thieves from attacking your car's most prized possessions.

Contrary to immobilisers that are factory fitted, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a variety of vehicles including motorhomes, vans, electric cars and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it more versatile than other anti-theft devices and can be paired up with vehicle trackers to create the best car security package.

If you'd like to learn more about how to secure your vehicle by using the brand new Ghost immobiliser by Autowatch Contact us here at MotorGuard. We are Midlands' leading car security experts and installers. We offer an experienced and professional service to help you secure your car's pride and joy. We also provide a no-cost quote on all of our services and products. We can assist you in choosing the best system for your car.

No key fobs or LED indicators

Unlike a wheel lock or other devices that are physical to prevent theft, a ghost immobiliser is incorporated into your vehicle's wiring so it cannot be removed or bypassed. It's also more difficult to hack or locate because it doesn't use key-fobs or LED indicators.

The device connects to your vehicle's CAN (Control Area Network) and allows you to select a distinct PIN push sequence that can be up to 20 digits which is required to start your Range Rover or Land Rover J. This is similar to the way in which you would enter a pin number on your bank card to protect it. It is not affected by cloning, or ECU swapping, which can disable the factory immobiliser.

It is small and weatherproof, which makes it nearly impossible to detect by a thief. It also communicates with CAN data bus, and as such it is completely silent, making it difficult to identify. This makes it a fantastic addition to your security system. It is particularly useful since it can be used in conjunction with other Autowatch technologies, for instance the ghost car immobiliser Bluetooth tag. The tag lets you start your car without entering your PIN or the Ghost app.

Another benefit of the ghost immobiliser is that it does not leave visible marks on the interior of your vehicle, which can be an issue with some other aftermarket security products. This is particularly appealing to those who wish to keep their pride and joy as authentic as is possible for reselling.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is an TASSA approved product that can lower your insurance costs since it lowers the risk of your car being stolen. It is available to order from MotorGuard, the Midlands most trusted vehicle security specialist and installer. Our trained installers are ready to install this discrete and reliable security system for your car's security. You can contact us today to discuss your requirements or make an appointment with our workshop in Coventry.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Unlike key fobs which utilize codes to unlock the ECU and then start your car ghost immobilisers communicate with the car's ECU through its own CAN data network. This makes them undetectable by diagnostic tools, quiet, and unhackable. Additionally, the technology used in these systems means that they are able to be installed to a diverse range of vehicles such as trucks, motorhomes, and plant machinery.

Our Autowatch Ghost system was created to offer complete security against theft. It blocks your vehicle from being started without the PIN code or smartphone application with the Ghost app downloaded. This is a high level security that protects your vehicle from key copying. Hacking and ECU Swapping.

It is secure because it doesn't require any extra components such as key fobs or LED indicators. The device makes use of the buttons on your door panels and steering wheel instead to generate the sequence that is changed before your car starts. This could be as long as 20 actions and works similarly to the PIN number on credit cards.

In addition it is completely concealed and won't reveal the location of the device to thief. It also does not use radio waves and is based on the CAN network, making it totally invisible to thieves who employ scanners that scan RF.

A lot of car thieves try to remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to avoid detection, however this is only attainable by professionals with access to specialised equipment. Ghost immobilisers can safeguard your pride against many different types of vehicle thefts.

Additionally, it can also be paired with an iPhone that you will require if want to start the engine when your car is located at work or home. This allows you to get in and drive without the need for a PIN code since the app can detect your phone when it is within close proximity. This feature is available on any version of Autowatch Ghost, and you can connect as many smartphones to it as you like.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser is a quiet and discreet device that guards your car unlike any other. It is unnoticeable by thieves and it is impossible to start the vehicle without your PIN code or app authorisation. It even stops key signal jamming, cloning and device spoofing, which are frequently used techniques to bypass the standard car immobilisers.

The Ghost is a hidden unit that sits inside the wiring harness behind your dashboard. The unit then connects to the CAN data network of your vehicle and communicates with the engine control units, making it impossible to start your vehicle without the proper sequence. The device is weatherproof and tiny making it almost invisible to thieves. It can be hidden within the dash, beneath the steering wheel, or anyplace else on the vehicle.

Our installation process is fast and easy with most installations taking about two hours. We will show you how the Ghost performs in depth and provide the owner's manuals as well as Installation certification. We also provide the emergency card.

We are a recognised installer for Ghost and is the only company in Ireland that has this certification. This means you can be sure that you are getting a professional and quality installation.

The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. It can be added to motorbikes, motorhomes, caravans & ride on lawn mowers. If there is a power source it can have an immobiliser fitted.

The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on your vehicle's original key fob to generate an unintentional disarm sequence (like a PIN code) which must be entered before the engine can begin. It can take up to 20 actions, and it can be altered by the driver at anytime. This is a more secure method of security than using the key fob on its own since it guarantees that nobody else is able to drive your vehicle. It also stops thieves from hacking the system to gain access to your key code or information transmitted to the vehicle's ECU from it.