Autowatch Ghost II Immobiliser Review

Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is the next-generation in car security. It is unnoticeable by thieves and cannot be started without a pin code or app authorisation.

The system is built on the CAN Data network and is silent therefore it is not detected by common thieves radio signals or diagnostic tools. The system does not require any electrical circuit cuts.

What is a Ghost Immobiliser?

A Ghost Immobiliser can help safeguard your vehicle from theft by preventing it from starting until a unique pin code is entered. It can be used on many different vehicles and, unlike an immobiliser for vehicles it doesn't require a fob or key to operate. It is also extremely difficult to bypass or hack, and works in silence. This means that a burglar must be quick to escape without being detected.

It is protected from key locking, signal jamming, and spoofing, which are all methods that thieves have been using to unlock vehicles using standard immobiliser systems. It also stops thieves from stealing your keys by digging through your letterbox or getting inside your home to steal the remote control. It can even stop them from driving away your joy and pride if they have managed to steal the key, because it stops them from starting the vehicle until they have entered a code first.

In contrast to passive immobilisers which require a fob or key to be activated, a ghost immobiliser is designed to be sealed inside the engine and is connected directly to the vehicle's CAN data circuit. It makes use of buttons on your car's steering wheel, centre console or door panels to generate an individual pin code that you will need to enter before the engine starts. The system can be switched into a service mode, which allows your car to start and drive for short periods of time without needing the use of a PIN. However, the service mode will be terminated based on time and speed.

Due to the technology employed, it is unable to be hacked or bypassed even with the use of high-tech equipment such as RF scanning or code grabbing devices. It is also impossible for a standard immobiliser to be disabled since the device does not send an alert like a standard vehicle immobiliser and works when connected directly to the CAN circuit.

TASSA (Tracking and Aftermarket Security System Association) has approved the Ghost immobiliser as an insurance approved product due to its advanced technology and ease-of-installation. We are a TASSA approved Ghost Installer and can put the device in your car to help you with insurance.

How does a Ghost immobiliser london Immobiliser work?

Immobilisers prevent your car from starting if the wrong key or remote is used. It does this by sending a code from the wrong fob or key to the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The ECU will not recognize it and your car will not start. It is essential to ensure that your car is fitted with an immobiliser by an established and reputable specialist.

MotorGuard is the Midlands' most trusted security expert for vehicles and installer. We offer an Autowatch Ghost immobiliser fitting service for a broad range of modern vehicles, so you can rest at ease knowing that your pride and joy is secure from potential thieves.

The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser system in the world. It protects your vehicle from key cloning and hacking, as well as theft. It is designed to not be detected by car burglars as it does not have 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 of your vehicle. It lets you create a unique disarming sequence with your PIN code. This code needs to be entered prior to driving the vehicle. This pin code is up to 20 presses long to ensure security. Should you forget your pin code, or if a button has become damaged, the device has a secure emergency PIN code that can be used to reset it and allow your vehicle to start again.

The fact that the Ghost immobiliser can't be manipulated or hackable is what makes it an effective deterrent to thieves. Additionally, it is also TASSA insurance-approved (Tracking and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) which could lower your car insurance costs.

Ghost immobilisers continue to improve as technology improves. In this regard, we recommend that you contact an Autowatch Ghost immobiliser fitting service as soon as possible to ensure that your pleasure is completely secured. We can provide you with quality service whether you are buying an entirely new vehicle or upgrading your current vehicle.

Is a Ghost Immobiliser compatible with my car?

The Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser the world to provide total protection from modern-day vehicle theft. It protects against key cloning and vehicle hacking, as well as ECU swapping. The TASSA-certified 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 installed.

Our Ghost Immobiliser prevents thieves from starting your engine by requiring a unique pin code sequence to be entered or the presence of your phone with our Autowatch application installed before it can be used. It functions as a PIN for a credit card and makes it impossible to leave with your pride and joy without entering the correct pin or phone. Our Ghost Immobiliser System integrates into the CAN Data Network, so there is no need for wire cutting and it runs quietly. It is inaccessible to thieves and is not detected by sophisticated scanners or code grabbing techniques that other systems employ.

Once the Ghost is fitted by our trained fitters it's completely invisible and undetectable to the naked eye, it uses the buttons in your vehicle, such as those on the steering wheel, door panels & the centre console to generate a unique pin code sequence which must be entered before your engine can start, much like a password for your bank account. It is then connected to your smartphone through the Autowatch app to allow you to switch into an indefinite 'Service or Valet' mode that deactivates the ghost for up to 30 minutes as you transfer your vehicle to us for service or transport.

It's not a surprise that the number stolen vehicles has risen dramatically. This is due to the high level personalisation and modification that are utilized in modern vehicles and the fact that many of us own older vehicles. Many of these are costly and rare vehicles which can take months to repair after being stolen so ensuring your car isn't in danger of becoming the next target is paramount. A Ghost immobiliser is a reasonable investment which can help keep your vehicle safe and even be used to recover it in the event of it being stolen.

Does a Ghost Immobiliser operate on the cut principle?

ghost immobiliser install immobilisers prevent the engine of your vehicle from starting until an additional PIN is entered along with your key fob. This prevents thieves from cloning keys to your car or hacking into your car's computer system. It also helps to make them feel more secure leaving the vehicle on its own.

Once it is installed your ghost immobiliser generates an unique pincode that ranges from to twenty digits using the buttons on your vehicle (steering wheels, centre consoles, or door panels). The code must be entered in order to start your car. The code sequence must be entered every time you drive your car just as a PIN or password on credit cards. The code can be easily reset by entering a sequence of numbers into the Ghost app.

The Autowatch Ghost II CAN immobiliser also has two deactivation modes for valet and service, that allow you to temporarily start your vehicle without a code for access as a key fob - whilst it's in the garage or with a valet parking provider. The immobiliser will reactivate itself when your vehicle is in a parking spot.

In contrast to other security systems on the market, the Ghost is completely undetectable by modern thieves as it doesn't feature any LED indicators, and it operates quietly using your vehicle's CAN data network. It's also not prone to the same cuts in circuits that other security systems are because it doesn't make use of radio signals.

It is also able to be concealed and discretely installed, making it impossible for thieves to locate. It's also unable to be detected by advanced scanning tools or code grabbing technology which can often be employed to identify and disable security devices.

The Ghost is an advanced, high-quality CAN bus immobiliser. It offers excellent protection against key cloning and relay theft, as well as car hacking. It's simple to install and is undetectable by thieves. It also is not able to be deactivated with simple wire cutting. This makes it an essential item for anyone who wants to protect their vehicle.