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 your car insurance costs.

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

Easy to install

Ghost immobilisers are device that is attached to your car's engine to prevent it from being started without the correct PIN code. It's not just easy to install but also tamper-proof, making it a great option for those who own a car in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is an immobiliser for the CAN bus that safeguards your vehicle better than anything else available today. It prevents your vehicle from key-cloning hacking (relay attack) and even theft of your keys inside your home by blocking your car's engine until either you enter your unique PIN, or your application is used to allow the engine to begin.

It isn't detectable by sophisticated scanners and cannot be destroyed with a simple wire cutting. It's also unnoticeable by professional thieves who use these methods because it doesn't transmit signals that can be picked up by diagnostic tools and doesn't emit a tell-tale chirp when activated as do other systems available.

This device uses the original buttons in your vehicle (steering wheels door panels, doors, or centre consoles) to create a unique and reversible PIN sequence that only you can access. This is entered using your smartphone or a secret button on the Ghost unit and it's impossible for anyone else to use this sequence to start the car unless they are you. This is why it's an effective deterrent to criminals since there's no way they can make a getaway without you noticing and alerting them to the presence of your vehicle.

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

There are no key-fobs, LEDs or other indicators to reveal its location

It's not surprising that we all spend lots of money to keep our cars clean. But, it is crucial to keep our car secure too.

Criminals are getting more daring and can hack keyless entry systems to steal your vehicle even though the keys are in the ignition. They could even do this from the inside of your home. They can then use relay devices to clone the unique signal from your car and then start it without even knowing. These vehicles are often fitted with trackers, but they can be deactivated by using simple techniques.

Autowatch has created a revolutionary solution to prevent this, called Ghost. It's the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser on the market that will protect your vehicle like no other. It's TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) verified and is insurance-approved, meaning it can save you money on your car insurance.

This unique device was created to be unnoticeable by thieves. It uses the buttons on your steering and dashboard to generate an unique 20-digit PIN code that needs to be entered to open the car. The system cannot be detected using codes-grabbing or RF scanning. It can only be deactivated using an app for smartphones or your key fob or two smartphones.

It is also silent and a burglar would not even know that it was in your car. Also, since it is connected to the CAN network, it cannot be disconnected from the ECU.

Other features include a valet mode which allows your vehicle to be started up temporarily to clean or service purposes and a PIN change feature in the event of forgetting your PIN, and a service and maintenance mode to let you drive your car when you require it. The device can be concealed in a variety of locations in your vehicle. the installation is performed by our certified bmw ghost immobiliser (just click the next web site) installers so that no permanent marks are left on your interior. This ensures it is suitable to be resold.

No RF scanning technology, or code-grabbing technology.

The Ghost Immobiliser doesn't use RF scanning technology or code-grabbing, which is the method by which thieves target vehicles to get key fobs stolen and gain access to the computer of your car to create blank keys for your vehicle. Instead, it utilizes the buttons already found in your steering wheel and dashboard to communicate with your car. It's therefore completely hidden and unnoticeable, as it's not visible. The Ghost operates on the CAN data network of your vehicle, therefore no wiring is required.

This prevents anyone starting your vehicle without a unique pin or smartphone authorisation. You will never have an empty car. This means that even if your car is stolen through key replication, relay theft or ECU swapping, thieves will not be capable of starting your vehicle, which makes them more likely to abandon it for fear of getting caught.

A hidden 'password' of buttons is created using the buttons you have on your steering wheel and dashboard that only you know (as with a PIN code on a credit card). When the button is pressed the system will allow the engine to begin in service valet mode. This mode will require a different PIN code, or you can use the Autowatch App to unlock it from your phone. The app can also be used to lock and unlock your vehicle, allowing you to leave it for valeting or to drive away without having to worry about it being stolen or getting keys that are not correct.

The Ghost is a low-cost and discreet solution to protect your vehicle from contactless theft. It is TASSA approved and could reduce your insurance costs, so you can drive confidently knowing that your prized possession is secure. The ghost immobiliser reviews is compatible with a range of vehicles such as motorhomes and vans to allow you to be safe wherever you go. Call us today for your free quote and installation of the Autowatch Ghost.

No extra wiring

The ghost immobiliser is mounted directly in the vehicle and is connected to the CAN data network. This is why it's so effective. The device doesn't require any after-market key fobs and instead uses the buttons that are already on your car's dashboard and steering wheel to generate a unique PIN code sequence which is entered before the engine is able to start. This sequence can be made as long or as short as you'd like and can contain numbers or letters. It is as secure as a regular credit card. It can also be altered at anytime.

It is important to know that ghost is not Thatcham-approved unlike wheel locks or other after-market tracker devices. However, because of how the device works it is TASSA recognized and approved by a number of insurance companies as a security measure that helps lower the cost of your insurance.

As a result of its discrete method of working, it cannot be detected by thieves. It is an ideal choice for those looking to keep their vehicles 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 to start the car and drive it with a limit of 30 mph speed limit without entering an entry code. The device can be deactivated and then activated when you return to your car.

This feature is especially beneficial for people who use their vehicles frequently like valet service and taxi drivers. This feature can be utilized by family members or friends to start your car while it's in the garage or being cleaned. The Ghost can be activated by entering the PIN code after you're back in control of your vehicle.

In contrast to other after - market security products The Ghost is sealed in its entirety and very small, meaning it can be concealed inside your vehicle. Its small size also means there is no evidence of the device and it won't cause any damage to your vehicle in any way.