Autowatch Ghost II Immobiliser Review

Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is the next-generation in car security. It is undetectable by thieves and impossible to start without a pin code or app authorization.

The system is based on the CAN Data network and is silent and therefore cannot be identified by common thieves' diagnostic tools or radio signals. The system doesn't require any electrical circuits to be cut.

What is a Ghost Immobiliser?

Ghost Immobilisers help protect your vehicle against theft by preventing it from starting until a unique pin code is entered. It can be used for various vehicles and, unlike an immobiliser for vehicles it doesn't require a fob or key to operate. It is also difficult to hack or bypass, and it operates in a quiet manner. This means that thieves will need to be quick to get away without being detected.

It guards against signal jamming, spoofing, and key cloning - all techniques that thieves have used to unlock cars equipped with standard immobilisers. It also stops thieves from stealing keys by sifting through your mailbox or gaining access inside your home to take the remote control. It could even prevent them from taking away your pride and joy if they have managed to gain access to the key as it prevents them from starting the vehicle until they have entered an initial code.

A ghost immobiliser, in contrast to passive immobilisers that require a fob or key to be press to activate them and is designed to be fully sealed within the engine. It connects directly to the data circuit in the CAN of the vehicle. The system creates the pin code by pressing buttons on the steering wheel or console, or on the door panels of your car. You will have to enter this code before your engine can start. The system can be set to the service mode, which allows your car to drive and start for short periods of time without needing the use of a PIN. However the service mode will be shut down depending on speed and time.

Due to the technology used, it is unable to be hacked or bypassed even with the use of advanced technology like code grabbing or RF scanning devices. It is also impossible for a standard immobiliser to be disabled because the device doesn't send a signal as a standard vehicle immobiliser does and only operates when connected directly to the circuit CAN.

TASSA (Tracking and Aftermarket Security System Association) has now approved Ghost's immobiliser as an insurance-approved product due to its advanced technology and easy-to-install. We are a proud TASSA approved Ghost installer and can install the device into your vehicle to be used for insurance purposes.

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Immobilisers stop your car from starting if the wrong key or remote is used. This is done by sending an error code from the wrong key or fob to the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The ECU will not recognize it and your car will not start. This is why it's vital to ensure that your vehicle is equipped with an immobiliser installed by an approved and reputable professional.

At MotorGuard, we are the Midlands' leading security experts and installers for vehicles. We offer Autowatch Ghost immobilisers for various modern vehicles. You can be confident that your pride and joy will be safe from thieves who might target your vehicle.

The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is one of the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser systems and protects your vehicle against key-cloning, hacking and theft. It is designed to be undetected by car burglars because it doesn't use LED indicators or key-fobs. It is also hidden within your vehicle's wiring so that no additional hardware is required.

Once installed, it is connected to the CAN system in your vehicle. This allows you to create a unique disarming sequence with your PIN code. This code must be entered prior to driving the vehicle. The pin code can be as long as 20 presses long, which provides security. If you forget your pin code, or if a button has become broken, the device features a secure emergency PIN code that can be used to reset the button and allow your vehicle to begin again.

It is because the Ghost immobiliser cannot be manipulated or hacked that it is such a deterrent to thieves. It also TASSA (Tracking and Aftermarket Security Systems Association), which could reduce your car insurance cost.

Ghost immobilisers continue to improve as technology advances. We recommend that you contact an Autowatch Ghost fitter as quickly as possible to protect your pride and joy. Whether you're buying a new car or want to upgrade your existing car, you can trust us to provide you with a quality service, so you can enjoy your joy and pride for many years to come.

Is the Ghost Immobiliser a good fit with my car?

The Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser system that provides complete protection against modern vehicle theft. It safeguards against key cloning, car hacking, ECU swapping & much more. The TASSA-verified Ghost-II system also provides marking of your vehicle, linking to the International Security Register and enabling your insurance company to verify that you have an Ghost system in place.

Our Ghost Immobiliser prevents theft by making it necessary for a unique pin code is entered, or your phone to be equipped with our Autowatch Application installed. It works just as a pin code on bank cards, making it impossible for thieves to drive away with your pride and Joy without entering the correct PIN or phone. The Ghost Immobiliser System integrates into the CAN Data Network, so no wire cutting is required and it runs quietly. It is invisible to thieves and is not detected by sophisticated scans using RF or code-grabbing techniques that other systems employ.

The Autowatch app is then used to link the Ghost to your smartphone. This allows you to enter the temporary 'Service or Valet' mode that deactivates the ghost for up to 30 minutes while you hand over your vehicle to service or transport. It is then connected to your smartphone using the Autowatch app, allowing you to go into a temporary "Service or Valet" mode which disables ghost for up to 30 minutes while you surrender your vehicle to transportation or service.

It's not a surprise that the number stolen vehicles has risen dramatically. This is due to the level of customization and personalisation that is used in modern cars and the fact that a lot of us own older vehicles. Many of these are expensive and rare vehicles that can take months to repair after being stolen. Hence, making sure that your car isn't in danger of becoming the next target is paramount. A Ghost immobiliser is a reasonable investment that will keep your vehicle safe and even be used to retrieve it in the event that it is stolen.

Does a Ghost Immobiliser work by cutting principle?

Ghost immobilisers prevent your vehicle from beginning until a PIN has been entered, along with your key fob. This stops thieves from cloning keys to cars or hacking into the computer system in your car. It can also encourage them to leave the vehicle unattended.

Once fitted the ghost 2 immobiliser problems immobiliser, it will generate an unique pin code of up to 20 digits using the buttons on your vehicle (steering wheel or centre console, or door panels) that must be entered to start your vehicle. The code sequence must be entered every time you drive your car similar to a PIN password on credit card. The code can be easily reset by entering a number sequence into the Ghost application.

The Autowatch ghost 11 immobiliser II CAN has two deactivation mode for valet services and valet, that allow you to temporarily start your car without an access code - similar to keys fobs - while it is in the garage or at valet parking services. The immobiliser then will be activated automatically when your vehicle is placed in a garage.

The Ghost is different from other security systems on the market. It does not have any LED indicators, and it works silently by using the CAN data network that is in your vehicle. It's also not vulnerable to the same cuts in circuits that other security systems are as it does not make use of radio signals.

It can also be hidden and discretely installed, making it difficult for thieves to detect and discover. It is also not detectable by advanced scanning tools and code grabbing technologies that are commonly employed to identify or disable security devices.

The Ghost is an advanced high-end, high-end CAN bus immobiliser. It offers superior protection against key replicating and relay theft as well as car hacking. It is simple to install and undetectable by thieves. It is not able to be deactivated with simple wire cutting. This makes it an essential item for any driver looking to protect their vehicle.