What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

An immobiliser is a security feature that stops your car from starting without the right key or fob. It can help to lower your insurance premium for your car as well.

The ghost immobiliser car system makes use of the buttons in your vehicle's steering wheel or centre console, or door panels to generate a unique pin code sequence that you can change and think of it as being like the PIN for credit cards but more secure (up to 20 button presses). It is completely invisible and operates on the CAN network.

Easy to install

Ghost immobilisers or PIN code blocker is a device that is installed on the engine of your vehicle that prevents it from starting in the event that the PIN code was not entered correctly. It's not just easy to install, but also tamper-proof and therefore an ideal choice for those who own a car in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is an immobiliser CAN bus that safeguards your vehicle better than any other available. It stops your vehicle from key-cloning, hacking (relay attack) and even theft of your keys inside your home. It blocks your car's engine until either you enter your unique PIN, or your app is used to allow the engine to begin.

Since it is part of the CAN data network of your vehicle, there is no additional wiring to be added which means that it cannot be detected by sophisticated scanners, or even deactivated by simple wire cutting. It's also unnoticeable by professional thieves who use these methods since it doesn't send signals that can be detected with diagnostic tools and doesn't emit a tell-tale chirp when activated as do other systems on the market.

The device utilizes the original buttons on your car (steering wheels door panels, doors, or centre consoles) to generate a unique and reversible PIN sequence that only you can access. The code is entered using your smartphone or a secret button on the Ghost unit and it's impossible for anyone else to use this sequence to start the car unless they are your. This is why it's a good deterrent to criminals as there's no way they could make a getaway without your being aware of the presence of your vehicle.

If you change vehicles during your ownership, you can move the Ghost from one vehicle to another so provided that it is connected to an CAN bus that is compatible. It's an easy procedure that doesn't cause warranty voiding since it is connected to the CAN data network and does not require any modifications to your steering wheel or status indicator. The Ghost is much less expensive and simpler to install than wheel locks, tracking systems, or trackers.

There are no keyfobs or LEDs or other indicators that can assist you in finding it.

It's not surprising that we all spend an enormous amount of money to keep our vehicles clean. It is crucial to ensure the safety of our vehicles.

Unfortunately the criminals are becoming more brazen and are able to hack into keyless entry systems that allow them to gain access to your vehicle even whilst keys are in the ignition or even in the house. They can then make use of relay devices to duplicate the unique signal from your vehicle and start it without your knowledge. Even though these vehicles are generally equipped with a tracker, this can be disabled using simple tricks.

Autowatch has come up with a revolutionary solution to stop this, dubbed Ghost, the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser which will protect your car unlike any other available today. It's TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) verified and is insurance approved - meaning it can help you save money on your car insurance.

This innovative device is designed in a way to be undetectable to thieves. It uses the buttons that are already present on your steering wheel and dashboard to create a unique PIN sequence that can be up to 20 digits in length that must be entered in order to start the engine. This is a device that is not able to be detected by codes grabbing or RF scanning technology. It can only be disarmed via a smartphone app installed via your key fob or the presence of two smartphones.

It is also silent and a burglar would not be able to tell it was in your car. And, because it is connected to the CAN network, it can't be disconnected from the ECU.

Other features include a valet mode that lets you start your car temporarily for cleaning or maintenance, a PIN-change function in case you forget your PIN, and the maintenance and service mode so you can drive as you require to. The device can be placed in different locations in your car. Our certified ghost 2 immobiliser reviews installers will install it in a way that there aren't permanent marks left on the interior of your vehicle.

No RF scanning technology or code-grabbing technology.

The Ghost Immobiliser does not use codes-grabbing or RF scanning technology which is the primary way that thieves target cars to steal the key fobs and gain access to the computer in your car to create an empty key for your vehicle. Instead, it utilizes the buttons already found in your steering wheel as well as dashboard to connect with your car. This is why it is so discreet and undetectable, as you cannot see that it is there at all. This is also why no additional wiring is required, since the ghost immobiliser london (Xn Oy 2bq 2owtck 2a explained in a blog post) will function with the CAN data network in your vehicle, which means there are no circuit cuts when it is installed or operating and is silent.

It stops anyone from getting your car started without a unique pin or smartphone authorization which means you'll never have an empty vehicle. This means that thieves who steal your vehicle using key cloning or relay theft, or ECU swapping will not be able start it, and are more likely to leave the vehicle in peace.

A hidden 'password' of buttons is created using the buttons you have on your steering wheel and dashboard that only you can identify (as using a PIN code on a credit card). When the button is pressed, the system will allow the engine to start in service valet mode. This mode requires an additional PIN code or you can use the Autowatch App to unlock the car using your smartphone. The app can be used to lock or unlock your vehicle. This allows you to leave your car to be cleaned or leave it without fearing that it will be stolen or that keys are not in it.

The Ghost is an affordable and discreet way to safeguard your vehicle from contactless theft. It is TASSA approved and could lower your insurance costs, so you can drive confidently knowing that your pride and joy is safe. The Ghost is suitable for a variety of different vehicles, including motorhomes and vans So you'll be safe wherever you go. Call us today to book your free estimate and installation of the Autowatch Ghost.

No extra wiring

The ghost immobiliser is installed directly in the vehicle and is connected to the CAN data network. This is the reason it's so efficient. It doesn't require any after-market key fobs and instead utilizes the buttons of your dashboard and steering wheel to generate a unique PIN sequence that is entered before the motor is able to start. The sequence can be as long or short as you'd like and could even contain numbers or letters, making it as secure as credit cards. It is also possible to change it at any time.

It's important to point out that, unlike a wheel lock or other after-market tracker devices, ghost is not Thatcham approved. However, due to how the device functions, it is TASSA approved and recognised by a number of insurance companies as a security measure which helps reduce your premiums.

As a result of its secluded method of operation, it cannot be detected by thieves. It's an ideal choice for those who want to keep their vehicles safe and secure whilst travelling abroad or in conjunction with valet parking and service companies. The device can be set to Valet mode, which allows the driver of the vehicle to start the car and drive it with a limit of 30 mph speed limit without needing to enter the pin code. The device is able to be deactivated and fully activated upon returning to the car.

This feature is especially useful for those who frequently utilize their vehicles, for example valet service or taxi drivers. This feature can be utilized by family members or friends to start your car while it is in the garage or is being cleaned. The Ghost can then be reactivated by entering the PIN code after you're back in possession of your vehicle.

In contrast to other after-market security products The Ghost is completely sealed and extremely small, which means it can be concealed in your vehicle. Its small size also means that there is no evidence of the device, and it will not cause any damage to your vehicle in any way.