What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

Immobilisers are security devices that block your car from starting without the correct fob or key. It can reduce your insurance premium for your car and also.

The ghost system uses the buttons on your vehicle's steering wheel, centre console or door panels to generate a unique pin code sequence that you can modify and think of it as being like the credit card PIN, but much more secure (up to 20 button presses). It is invisible and silently operates on the CAN network.

Easy to install

A ghost immobiliser is a device that is fitted to the engine of your vehicle to prevent it from getting started without the correct PIN. It's not just easy to install but also tamperproof and therefore a good choice for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is a CAN bus immobiliser that protects your car better than any other available. It safeguards your vehicle from key-cloning and hacking (relay attacks) as well as theft of actual keys from your home. By preventing the engine from running it protects your vehicle from being targeted by hackers.

It's not detected by sophisticated scanners and cannot be disarmed with simple wire cutting. It's also unnoticeable by professional thieves who employ these methods since it doesn't send signals that can be detected using diagnostic tools, and it does not emit a distinct chirp when activated as do other systems available.

This device uses the buttons that are in your vehicle (steering wheels door panels, doors or centre consoles) to generate an unique and reversible PIN sequence that only you can access. It's entered with your smartphone or an unidentified button on the Ghost device, and it is impossible for anyone else to use this sequence to start the vehicle unless they are your. This is the reason it is so effective to deter criminals, since they are unable to escape without noticing them and alerting to their presence.

If you ever change vehicles in the course of your ownership, you are able how to fit a ghost immobiliser move the Ghost from one vehicle to the next as long as it has a CAN bus that's compatible. It's a simple procedure that doesn't void your warranty, as it relies on the CAN data network. You don't need to alter your steering wheel or status indicators. The Ghost is much less expensive and more simple to install than wheel locks, tracking systems or trackers.

No key-fobs or LED indications to give away the location of the vehicle.

We all consider our cars to be a source of pride and joy in our lives, with this being the case it is understandable that some people are willing to spend a lot of money to keep it clean. It is crucial to keep our cars safe.

Unfortunately, criminals have become increasingly brazen and are able to hack into your 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 use relay devices to clone the unique signal of your car and start it without you knowing. These vehicles are typically equipped with trackers, but they can be easily disabled by using simple tricks.

Autowatch has developed an innovative method to avoid this issue, which is known as Ghost. It is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser on the market that will protect your vehicle like nothing else. It's TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) certified and insurance-approved, meaning it can save you money on car insurance.

This revolutionary device was designed to be inaccessible to thieves and uses the existing buttons in your steering wheel and dashboard to create a unique pin sequence up to 20 digits that must be entered in order to start the engine. The system is not able to be detected by RF scanning or code-grabbing technology. It can only be disarmed with an app for smartphones or your key fob or two smartphones.

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

Other features include a valet function that allows you to start your car temporarily for cleaning or maintenance, a PIN-change function in the event that you forget your PIN and the maintenance and service mode that ensures you can still drive when you require to. The device can be tucked away in a variety of places in your vehicle and the installation is carried out by our certified Ghost installers so that there are no permanent marks left on your interior. This ensures it is suitable for reselling.

No RF scanning technology or code-grabbing

The Ghost Immobiliser does not use codes-grabbing or RF scanning technology that is the primary method used by thieves to steal key fobs and gain access to the computer in your car to create an unlocked key for your car. It makes use of the buttons on your dashboard and steering wheel to communicate with your vehicle. It's therefore completely hidden and unnoticeable, as it is not visible. This also means that no additional wiring is required, since the Ghost works with your vehicle's CAN data network This means that there are no circuit cuts when it is installed or operating and is silent.

This prevents anyone starting your vehicle without a pin number, or smartphone authorisation. You'll never have an empty car. This means that even if your vehicle is stolen via key cloning, relay theft or ECU swapping thieves won't be able to start your vehicle, which makes them more likely to abandon it to avoid being found.

The buttons on the steering wheel and dash are used to create a secret 'password. This code is only known by you (like the PIN on a bank card). When pressed the system will allow the engine to begin in service valet mode. This mode requires a different PIN or you can unlock it with the Autowatch App on your smartphone. The app can also be used to lock and unlock your vehicle so that you can leave it to valet or for a drive without worrying about it being stolen or getting keys that aren't yours.

The Ghost is an affordable and discrete solution to secure your vehicle from theft via contactless. It is TASSA approved and may reduce your insurance costs, so you can drive with confidence knowing that your car's pride and joy is safe. The Ghost is compatible with a variety of vehicles including motorhomes and vans and allows you to be confident wherever you travel. To request 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, this is the reason it's so effective. The device does not require any after - market key fobs, instead it uses the buttons on your current car's dashboard and steering wheel to create an unique PIN code sequence that must be entered before the engine is able to begin. The sequence can be as long or short as you like and can even include numbers or letters, making it as secure as credit cards. You can alter it at anytime.

It is important to know that ghost immobiliser car isn't Thatcham-approved unlike wheel locks or other tracker devices made for after-market. Ghost is TASSA-approved, and a lot of insurance companies recognize it as a security device that can help reduce your premiums.

It is a great choice for those looking to keep their cars safe and secure while travelling abroad or for valet parking and service businesses. The device can be set to Valet mode, which allows the driver of the vehicle to start the car and drive with a limit of 30 mph speed limit without entering an entry code. The device can be deactivated and then active when you return to your vehicle.

This feature is especially useful for those who frequently make use of their vehicles, such as taxi drivers or valet services. This feature can be utilized by family members, friends or colleagues to start your car even if it's in the garage or being cleaned. Once you are back in possession and the Ghost can be reactivated using the PIN code.

In contrast to other after - market security products unlike other security products that are sold aftermarket, the Ghost is sealed in its entirety and very small, meaning it can be concealed in your vehicle. The Ghost's size is small, which makes it almost unnoticeable and will not harm your vehicle in any way.