What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

Immobilisers are security devices that block your car from starting without the correct fob or key. It also can help lower your car insurance rates.

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

Easy to install

A ghost immobiliser is a device that is attached to the engine of your vehicle to stop it from being started without the correct PIN. It's not just easy to install, but also tamper-proof and therefore an ideal choice for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is an immobiliser for the CAN bus that is more secure than anything else available today. It prevents your vehicle from key-cloning, hacking (relay attack) and even theft of the actual keys from inside your home. It also blocks the engine of your vehicle until 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 to professional thieves using these methods, as it does not transmit signals that could easily be detected using diagnostic tools.

It makes use of the buttons you have in your car (steering wheel, door panels or centre console) to generate a unique, changeable PIN code sequence that is only accessible to you. It's entered with your smartphone or an unidentified button on the Ghost unit and it's impossible for any other driver to use this sequence to start the car unless they are yourself. This is the reason it works so well to stop criminals from escaping, since they are unable to escape without noticing them and alerting to their presence.

You can also move the Ghost between vehicles if you change cars during your ownership as long as the new vehicle has a compatible CAN bus. It's an easy procedure that doesn't cause warranty voiding since it is part of the CAN data network and does not require any modifications to your steering wheel or status indicator. The Ghost is a lot less expensive and easier to install than wheel locks, tracking systems or trackers.

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

It is not surprising that we all spend lots of money to keep our vehicles clean. It is essential to keep our cars safe.

Unfortunately the criminals are becoming more aggressive and are now able to hack into the vehicle's keyless entry systems, allowing them to take your car even whilst the keys are in the ignition or in the house. They can then use relay devices to clone the unique signal of your vehicle and start it without you knowing. Although these vehicles are usually equipped with a tracker this can be disabled with a few tricks.

Autowatch has created an innovative method to avoid this, called Ghost. It is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser on the market that safeguards your vehicle like no other. It's TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) verified and is insurance-approved, which means it can help you save money on your car insurance.

This innovative device is designed in a way to be inaccessible to thieves. It makes use of the existing buttons in your steering wheel and dashboard to create a unique PIN sequence that can be up to 20 digits in length that is required to enter in order to start the engine. The system is not able to be detected by codes-grabbing or RF scanning. It can only be deactivated using an app for smartphones or key fob or two smartphones.

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

Other features include a valet function that allows your vehicle to be turned off temporarily to perform cleaning or maintenance, a PIN change function in the event of forgetting your PIN and the maintenance and service mode to let you drive your car if you need it. The device can be hidden in a number of different locations in your vehicle. the installation is completed by our vetted Ghost installers, ensuring that no permanent marks are left on your interior, ensuring it is suitable for reselling.

No technology for RF scanning or code-grabbing

The ghost 2 immobiliser problems - http://en.easypanme.com/board/bbs/board.php?bo_table=business&Wr_id=567434 - Immobiliser doesn't use RF scanning technology or code-grabbing, which is the method by which thieves target vehicles to steal key fobs and gain access to the computer of your car to generate blank keys for your car. It utilizes the buttons on your dashboard and the steering wheel to communicate with your vehicle. This is the reason it is so discreet and undetectable, as you cannot see that the device is there in any way. This also means that no additional wiring is needed, as the ghost immobiliser install will work with the CAN data network in your vehicle This means that there are no circuit cuts during installation or operation and is quiet.

It stops anyone from getting your car started without a unique pin or smartphone authorization which means you'll never have an empty vehicle. This means that even if your vehicle is stolen through key cloning, relay theft, or ECU swapping thieves won't be capable of starting your car, making them more likely to leave it alone to avoid being arrested.

A hidden 'password' of buttons is created by combining the existing buttons on your steering wheel and dash board that only you can identify (as with a PIN code on a bank card). The system will start the engine in the service valet mode if you press. This mode requires a different PIN or you can open it with the Autowatch App on your smartphone. The app can be used to lock or unlock your vehicle. This allows you to leave your car for valeting or drive away without worrying that it will be stolen or that keys are not inside it.

The Ghost is a low-cost and discreet way to safeguard your vehicle from theft through contactless. It is TASSA-approved and can lower insurance costs. You can drive in confidence knowing that you are safeguarding your pride and joy. The Ghost is compatible with a range of vehicles, including vans and motorhomes and allows you to be confident wherever you go. To request a free quote and installation of the Autowatch Ghost, call us now.

No extra wiring

A ghost immobiliser installs directly into the vehicle and is connected to the CAN data network, which is why it's so efficient. The device doesn't need key fobs that are sold in the market and instead utilizes the buttons of your car steering wheel and dashboard to generate an individual PIN sequence that must be entered before the motor is able to begin. This sequence can be created as long or short as you want and may include numbers or letters. It's just as secure as a standard credit card. You can change it at any time.

It's important that you know that ghost is not a Thatcham-approved device unlike wheel locks, or other tracker devices that are made by aftermarket. However, due to how the device functions, it is TASSA acknowledged and accepted by a number of insurance companies as a security measure that can lower your insurance premiums.

Because of its discrete method of working it is not able to be spotted by thieves and is an excellent choice for those who want to ensure that their vehicles are safe and secure while traveling abroad or for use in conjunction with valet parking and service companies. The device can be set to Valet mode, which allows the driver of the vehicle to start the car and drive it with parameters like a 30mph speed limit without entering an entry code. The device can be removed and activated when you return to your car.

This feature is especially useful for people who use their vehicles regularly for example, taxi drivers and valet services. This feature can be utilized by family members or friends to start your car even if it's in the garage or is being cleaned. The Ghost can be reactivated by entering the PIN code when you're back in control of your car.

The Ghost is a tiny and completely sealed device that can be hidden in any part of your vehicle. The Ghost's size is small, which means that it is almost undetectable and won't damage your car in any way.