The Cost of Ghost Immobiliser

The Ghost is a discreet cost-effective and efficient solution for vehicle security. It will not allow you to start your vehicle unless you enter a pin code or sequence along with your key fob.

It can be monitored by an iPhone app. It can also help reduce your insurance premium.

How much does it cost to install a ghost immobiliser?

Ghost immobilisers help protect your vehicle from theft by using an electronic device. It works by sending a specific code to the engine control unit (ECU) which prevents your car from starting regardless of the type of key or fob is used. It is also a good idea to activate the car alarm to attract attention and frighten away thieves.

The ghost immobiliser was created by Autowatch to provide a world-class solution that helps responsible car owners to protect their pride and joy from the threat of theft. It is a unique aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser which offers an affordable and discrete method to protect your vehicle from being stolen by key cloning.

It is connected to the vehicles CAN data network and programmed with a unique PIN code which must be entered using buttons on your dashboard or on your steering wheel to disable the system. The system has an anti-hijacking mode which stops your engine from starting if do not enter the correct code first.

Another advantage of the ghost immobiliser is that it does not require any cutting of wires or addition of aftermarket key fobs. Instead, it is connected by connecting the Ghost to the factory controls of your vehicle. Installers do not need to cut cables, and they are able to install it without causing any damage to your vehicle.

The ghost immobiliser can not only prevent your vehicle from being taken away, but it will also help lower your insurance costs. The device has been TASSA-verified as an approved insurance immobiliser which indicates that you are an accountable owner. Most insurance companies will offer you lower rates or, in some instances they will accept your application.

The greatest benefit of the ghost immobiliser is that it can be put in in a matter of minutes, so you can have peace of knowing that your car is protected from theft at all times. Additionally, the process of installing it leaves no permanent marks to the interior of your vehicle to allow you to enjoy the full pleasure of owning a classic vehicle.

What is a ghost immobiliser?

Ghost immobilisers are system that adds an additional layer of security to your vehicle, on top of the factory-installed standard immobiliser. It blocks key cloning, signal jamming, and device spoofing, which are all methods used by thieves to steal vehicles. This is accomplished by introducing the ability to only allow an engine to start only when a unique code or PIN code is entered. This ensures that even if thieves succeed in stealing your car using the aid of the latest keyless cloning, relay or hacking techniques, they will be in no position to take it away.

The Autowatch ghost CAN bus immobiliser is a new aftermarket CAN-Immobiliser that safeguards your car from high tech thieves like no other product available today. It protects against key cloning and hacking as well as key theft, and prevents thieves from stealing your car's pride and joy. It does this by using the buttons on your steering wheel or door panels, as well as the centre console to create an unique and reversible pin code sequence that has to be entered before you are able to drive it. It can be as long as 20 presses long and makes it difficult for thieves to use code grabber or RF scanning technology to locate the device and bypass it.

It is hidden in the wiring of your vehicle, it operates in silence and without LED indicators, which means only you and our authorised installers will know where it's located. It also connects directly to the CAN data bus, making it impossible to bypass or hack. It can only be disabled by connecting to a diagnostic port which is not accessible on the majority of modern cars.

You can easily switch to service mode if you want to park your car in a garage, or if you need valet parking. Simply press the button once more. This is a great option if are worried that your vehicle could be stolen or watch you are taking it for servicing since you don't need to remember the unique PIN code. You can change the PIN code at any time to give peace of mind.

How can I tell if a Ghost immobiliser is the right choice for my car?

As a vehicle owner, you want to make sure that your pride and joy, your car, is as secure as can be. Many car owners opt for ghost immobilisers to stop their cars from being stolen. They accomplish this by preventing the car from beginning without a key or code. These devices are great for all cars, but are especially useful for cars with high-end features like Mercedes and Porsches, which are targeted by thieves due to their perceived value.

A ghost immobiliser is a device that can be installed discreetly in your car without causing damage. It operates by connecting to the data bus CAN and creating a unique code sequence that needs to be entered before it can be activated. This can be accomplished by through buttons on your vehicle such as those on the steering or centre console. The sequence can be modified depending on the use. This is much more secure than traditional security systems since it cannot be defeated by code-grabbing or RF scanning technology, meaning that only those who have the pin code can begin the engine.

By using the buttons on your vehicle the ghost immobiliser is also extremely user-friendly, since you can quickly enter a PIN code sequence that is easy for you to remember but computationally impossible for anyone else to guess. You can leave your car with valet parking, or have it serviced without worrying that someone could hack into the system.

Another benefit of ghost immobilisers is that it protects the value of your vehicle, because potential buyers will be less likely to buy the vehicle if it has an evidence of theft. This is especially true for prestige cars, where the loss of a vehicle could impact the price of resales significantly.

Another benefit of a ghost immobiliser especially for luxury vehicles, is that it can be installed and removed with no risk of detection or damage to the vehicle. This is ideal for those who frequently transport their vehicles to the car wash or be parked in public, as you can remove and re-use your ghost immobiliser at any time.

How can I get a Ghost immobiliser fitted to my car?

Ghost immobilisers prevent vehicle theft in a discreet manner because they don't rely on physical antitheft equipment like steering wheel locks. They can be used to shield vehicles from hacking and key cloning and other modern methods of theft. The owner can deactivate them with the mobile app.

The Autowatch Ghost is a TASSA-verified device that shields vehicles from the latest techniques of theft. The system prevents thieves from switching keys by connecting to the vehicle's international security register and generating an individual pin code for each driver. This code is only generated by the registered owner of the vehicle. It cannot be generated from any other device. This code also helps the police locate the vehicle on databases to aid in an efficient and speedy investigation. This could help save time and money for owners, as they don't have to wait for a new car.

Contrary to traditional key fobs that are coded unlike traditional key fobs with codes, the Ghost immobiliser uses the modern CAN data network to communicate with the vehicle's ECU. Once the PIN code has been entered, the system will disable the engine. This means that a burglar cannot start your car even when they have keys or access to the ignition.

It also disables any devices that can be used to clone your vehicle's keys. This will make it much more difficult for thieves or scrap metal dealers to steal your car.

Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser in the world and has been approved by TASSA to stop hacking using clones and other advanced methods of theft. It is easy to install in any vehicle, and it can be activated by smartphones running the Ghost application.

You'll need to call an accredited TASSA company to install a ghost immobiliser. The certification requires that companies adhere to certain minimum standards, and to undergo a criminal records investigation. Trackershop, one of the UK's most reputable dealers that is TASSA-certified offers a mobile installation service anywhere, including at your office, home or even at the dealership.