What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

An immobiliser is a device that prevents your car from starting without the correct fob or key. It can reduce the cost of car insurance as well.

The ghost system generates a unique pin code using the buttons on your vehicle's steering, centre console, or door panels. You can alter it. Think of it as the PIN on credit cards, but much safer (up to 20 button presses). It is completely invisible and operates on the CAN network.

Easy to install

Ghost immobilisers are device that is attached to your car's engine to stop it from being started without the correct PIN code. It is not only simple to install but also secure which makes it a fantastic option for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser. it safeguards your vehicle like nothing else on the market today. It protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking (relay attack) and even the theft of the keys inside your home. It also blocks the engine of your vehicle until you enter your unique PIN or your app is used to allow the engine to begin.

It is not detectable by sophisticated scanners and cannot be destroyed with a simple wire cutting. It's also unnoticeable to professional thieves employing these methods, since it does not transmit signals that can easily be detected with diagnostic tools.

It utilizes the original buttons in your car (steering wheel doors, door panels, or the centre console) to generate a unique and changeable PIN code sequence that is only known to you. This code is entered by using your smartphone, or a secret button on the Ghost device. It's impossible for anyone else to use this sequence without your permission. This is the reason it is a great way to deter criminals, as they cannot escape without you being aware of them and alerting you to their presence.

You can even transfer the ghost immobiliser range rover between vehicles should you switch cars in your lifetime of ownership, provided that the new vehicle is compatible CAN bus. It's a really easy procedure that won't affect your warranty since it sits on the CAN data network and does not require any modification to your steering wheel or status indicator. The most appealing thing about the Ghost is that it's much less expensive and simpler to install than an a wheel lock, tracking system or tracker.

There are no key-fobs, LEDs or other indicators to reveal the location of the vehicle.

It is not surprising that we spend a an enormous amount of money to keep our cars clean. It is essential to ensure that our cars are safe.

Criminals are becoming more brazen, and they can hack into keyless entry systems to steal your vehicle even while the keys are in the ignition. They can even do this from inside the home. They can then make use of relay devices to duplicate the unique signal from your vehicle and start it without you knowing. These vehicles are typically equipped with trackers, but they can be deactivated by using simple techniques.

Autowatch have come up with an innovative solution to stop this, dubbed Ghost, the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser which protects your car like nothing else available today. It is TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) certified, tested and approved by insurance companies, meaning you could save money on your car insurance.

This revolutionary device was developed to be inaccessible by thieves. It makes use of the buttons on your steering and dashboard to create a unique 20-digit code that has to be entered to start the vehicle. This system cannot be detected using RF scanning or code-grabbing technologies. It is only deactivated with an app for smartphones, your key fob, or two smartphones.

It is also silent and a burglar wouldn't know it was in your car. Furthermore, since it is connected to the CAN network, it cannot be disconnected from the ECU.

Other features include a valet mode that lets you start your vehicle for a short period of time to clean or service, a PIN-change function in case you forget your PIN and the maintenance and service mode that ensures you can continue driving when you need to. The device can be hidden in a variety of places in your vehicle and the installation is completed by our certified Ghost installers so that there are no permanent marks left on your interior. This ensures that it is suitable to be resold.

No RF scanning technology or code-grabbing

The Ghost Immobiliser does not use the RF scanning or code-grabbing technologies, which is the main method used by thieves to steal the key fobs and get access to the computer in your car to create an unlocked key for your car. It makes use of the buttons on your dashboard as well as the steering wheel to connect with your vehicle. It is therefore very discreet and unnoticeable, as it is not visible. The ghost 2 immobiliser problems is connected to the CAN data network of your vehicle, therefore no additional wiring is required.

This prevents anyone starting your vehicle without a unique pin, or smartphone authorisation. You will never have an empty vehicle. This means that even if your car is stolen through key cloning, relay theft or ECU swapping, thieves will not be able to start your car, making them more likely to just leave it to avoid being arrested.

A secret password of buttons is created by using the existing buttons on your steering wheel and dash board that only you know (as using a PIN code on a bank card). The system will then start the engine in the service valet mode if you press. This mode requires a different PIN code, or you can use the Autowatch App to unlock it from your phone. The app can be used to lock or unlock your vehicle. This lets you leave your car for valeting or leave it without fearing that it could be stolen or that keys are not inside it.

The Ghost is a low-cost and discreet solution to protect your vehicle from theft via contactless. It is TASSA approved and could lower your insurance costs so you can drive with confidence knowing that your prized possession is safe. The Ghost is compatible with a variety of vehicles including motorhomes and vans and allows you to be confident wherever you go. Contact us today to arrange your free estimate and installation of the Autowatch Ghost.

No extra wiring

The ghost immobiliser is placed directly in the vehicle, and is connected to the CAN data network. This is why it's so effective. The device doesn't need key fobs that are sold in the market and instead utilizes the buttons of your existing dashboard and steering wheel to create unique PIN sequence that must be entered before the motor is able to begin. This sequence can be as long or short as you want and may even include numbers or letters that make it as secure as credit cards. It can also be altered at anytime.

It is crucial to mention that unlike wheel locks or other after - market tracker devices, ghost isn't Thatcham approved. However, due to how the device works it is TASSA acknowledged and accepted by many insurance companies as a safety measure that can lower your premiums.

Due to its discreet method of working, it cannot be detected by thieves. It is an excellent choice for those who want to ensure their vehicles are secure and safe while traveling abroad or for use in conjunction with valet parking and service companies. The device comes with a Valet mode that can be activated which allows the driver to start and drive the vehicle, with pre-set parameters, such as a 30mph speed limit, without needing to enter the pin code. The device can be removed and activated when you return to your vehicle.

This feature is especially useful for those who regularly use their vehicles, for example valet or taxi drivers. This feature can be utilized by family members or friends to start your car while it's in the garage or being cleaned. Once you are back in possession, the Ghost can be reactivated by using the PIN code.

The Ghost is a small and completely sealed device that can be concealed in any area of your vehicle. Its small size also means that there is no evidence of the device and it will not damage your vehicle in any way.