What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

Immobilisers are security devices that stop your car from starting without the correct key or fob. It also can help reduce the cost of car insurance.

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

Easy to install

Ghost immobilisers or PIN code blocker is a device that is installed on the engine of your car that prevents it from being started when the PIN code is not entered correctly. It's not just easy to install but also tamper-proof, making it a great option for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is an immobiliser for the CAN bus that is more secure than anything else on the market today. It prevents 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 application is used to allow the engine to start.

It isn't detectable by sophisticated scanners and cannot be disarmed with simple wire cutting. It is also inaccessible to professional thieves using these methods because it doesn't transmit signals that can easily be detected using diagnostic tools.

The device makes use of the buttons that are on your car (steering wheels, door panels, or centre consoles) to create a unique and changeable PIN sequence that only you can access. It's entered with your smartphone or a secret button on the Ghost device, and it is impossible for anyone else to use this sequence to start the car stolen with ghost immobiliser unless they are you. This is why it's a good deterrent to criminals as there's no way they could escape without your noticing and alerting them to their presence in your vehicle.

If you change vehicles in the course of your ownership, you are able to move the Ghost from one vehicle to another so provided that it is connected to a CAN bus that is compatible. It's an easy process that does not affect your warranty since it is part of the CAN data network and doesn't require any modifications to your steering wheel or status indicator. The best thing about the Ghost is that it's so easy and less expensive to install than an a wheel lock, tracking system or tracker.

There are no keyfobs, LEDs or other indicators that can help you find it.

We all consider our cars to be a source of pride and joy in our lives. With this being the case, it is natural that some will spend a considerable amount of money on keeping their vehicle clean. But, it is essential to keep our car secure too.

Unfortunately, criminals have become increasingly aggressive and are now able to hack into the vehicle's keyless entry systems, allowing them to take your car even when keys are in the ignition or even inside the house. They can then make use of relay devices to duplicate the unique signal of your vehicle and start it without your knowledge. While these vehicles are typically equipped with a tracker, this can be disabled using simple tricks.

Autowatch has come up with a revolutionary solution to stop this, dubbed ghost immobiliser fitting birmingham (visit the next post), the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser which protects your car like nothing else on the market today. It's TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) verified and is insurance-approved, which means it can save you money on car insurance.

This revolutionary device was designed to be undetectable to thieves and uses the existing buttons in your dashboard and steering wheel to create a unique pin sequence up to 20 digits in length that must be entered in order to start the engine. This system cannot be detected using codes-grabbing or RF scanning. It can only be disarmed with the smartphone app, your key fob, or two smartphones.

It is also silent, so that a burglar would not know that it is in your vehicle and, being connected to the CAN data network, there aren't wires to cut or be removed so it cannot be disconnected from the ECU to bypass the system.

Other features include a valet function that allows your vehicle to be started up temporarily to perform cleaning or maintenance as well as a PIN change function in the event of forgetting your PIN, and maintenance and service modes to allow you to drive your car whenever you require it. The device can be hidden in a number of different places in your vehicle and the installation is carried out by our certified ghost immobiliser car installers, ensuring that there are no permanent marks left on your interior, ensuring that it is suitable to be resold.

No RF scanning technology, or code-grabbing

The Ghost Immobiliser does not use codes-grabbing or RF scanning technology, which is the main method used by thieves to steal key fobs, and gain access to your car's computer to create a blank key for your car. Instead, it uses the buttons you already have in your steering wheel as well as dashboard to communicate with your car. This is why it's extremely discreet and invisible because you can't see that it is there in any way. The Ghost is connected to the CAN data network in your vehicle, therefore no additional wiring is required.

This will prevent anyone from starting your vehicle without a pin number, or smartphone authorization. You will never have an empty car. This means that thieves who rob your vehicle using key cloning or relay theft or ECU swapping won't be able start it, and are more likely to leave the vehicle alone.

A hidden 'password' of buttons is created by combining the existing buttons on your dash board and steering wheel 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 a different PIN or you can open it by using the Autowatch App on your phone. The app can be used to lock or unlock your car. This allows you to leave your car for valeting, or leave the car without worrying about whether it will be stolen or that the wrong keys are in it.

The Ghost is an affordable and discreet way to safeguard your vehicle from theft through contactless. It is TASSA approved and may lower your insurance costs so you can drive with confidence knowing that your car's pride and joy is secure. The Ghost is suitable for a variety of different vehicles, including motorhomes and vans So you'll be secure wherever you go. To get a free quote and installation of the Autowatch Ghost, call us now.

No extra wiring

The ghost immobiliser is installed directly into the vehicle and is connected to the CAN data network, which is the reason it's so effective. It doesn't require any after-market key fobs and instead utilizes the buttons of your car steering wheel and dashboard to generate a unique PIN sequence that needs to be entered before the motor is able to start. The sequence can be as long or as short as you like and can even include numbers or letters, making it as secure as credit card. You can alter it at anytime.

It is important to know that ghost isn't Thatcham-approved unlike wheel locks or other after-market tracker devices. However, because of how the device works it is TASSA acknowledged and accepted by many insurance companies as a security measure which helps reduce your premiums.

As a result of its discrete method of working it is unable to be detected by thieves. It is an ideal choice for those who want to ensure that their vehicles are secure and safe while traveling 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 parameters like a 30mph speed limit without needing to enter an entry code. The device can be removed and reactivated when you return to your car.

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

The Ghost is a tiny and fully sealed product that can be hidden in any part of your vehicle. Its small size also means that there is no trace of the device and it won't harm your vehicle in any way.