What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

An immobiliser is a security device that prevents your car from starting without the correct key or fob. It can also help lower your car insurance rates.

The ghost system uses the buttons on your car's steering wheel center console or door panels to create a unique pin code that you can modify by thinking of it as being like the credit card PIN, but more secure (up to 20 button presses). It is undetectable, and operates completely silently on the CAN data 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 only simple to install, but also tamper-proof and therefore a great option for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is an immobiliser for the CAN bus that is more secure than anything else on the market today. It protects your vehicle from key-cloning hacking (relay attack) and even the theft of the keys inside your home. It also blocks the engine of your vehicle until you enter your unique PIN or the application is used to allow the engine to start.

It is not detectable by sophisticated scanners and can't be disarmed with simple wire cutting. It's also undetectable by the professional thieves who employ these methods since it doesn't transmit signals that can be picked up with diagnostic tools and does not emit a distinctive chirp when activated like many other systems on the market.

The device makes use of the original buttons in your car (steering wheels door panels, doors, or centre consoles) to create a unique and customizable PIN sequence that only you know. This code is entered by using your smartphone, or a secret button on the Ghost device. It is impossible for anyone else to access this sequence except for you. This is why it's such a good deterrent to criminals since there's no way they can make a getaway without you noticing and alerting them to their presence in your vehicle.

If you change your vehicle during the course of ownership, you are able to move the ghost immobiliser car from one vehicle to another so long as it has a CAN bus that's compatible. It's a simple procedure that won't invalidate your warranty because it works on the CAN data network. You don't need to alter your steering wheel or status indicators. The Ghost is a lot less expensive and easier to install than wheel locks, tracking systems, or trackers.

There aren't any keyfobs, LEDs, or other indicators to assist you in locating it.

Many of us consider our cars to be a pride and joy in our lives. With this being the case it is understandable that some people will spend a considerable amount of money on keeping it clean. However, it is also essential to ensure that our vehicle is secure.

Criminals are becoming more ruthless, and they can hack keyless entry systems to steal your vehicle even while the keys are in the ignition. They could even do this inside your home. They can then employ relay devices to copy the unique signal of your vehicle and start it without even knowing. Although these vehicles are usually equipped with a tracker this can be easily disabled using simple tricks.

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

This innovative device was designed to be inaccessible by thieves. It makes use of the buttons on your steering and dashboard to generate a unique 20-digit code that needs to be entered to open the vehicle. The system cannot be detected by codes-grabbing or RF scanning. It is only deactivated 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. Also since it is connected to the CAN data network, there are no wires to cut or be removed, which means it can't be disconnected from the ECU to disable the system.

Other features include a valet mode that allows you to start your car for a few minutes to clean or service, a PIN-change function in case you forget your PIN, and maintenance and service mode that ensures you can drive as you need to. The device can be put in at various locations within your car. Our certified Ghost installers will install it to ensure that there aren't permanent marks on the interior of your vehicle.

There is no RF scanning technology nor code-grabbing

The ghost immobiliser range rover Immobiliser doesn't use RF scanning technology or code-grabbing, which is how thieves target cars in order to get key fobs stolen and gain access to the computer in your car to make blank keys for your vehicle. Instead, it uses the buttons you already have on your steering wheel and dashboard to communicate with your car. It's therefore completely hidden and hardly noticeable, since it isn't visible. This also means that no extra wiring is required, as the Ghost works with your vehicle's CAN data network This means that there aren't any circuit breaks when it is installed or operating and is quiet.

This means that no one can start your vehicle without a pin number, or smartphone authorization. You'll never have an empty vehicle. This means that even if your car is stolen via key cloning, relay theft or ECU swapping thieves won't be capable of starting your car, making them more likely to just leave it in fear of being found.

A secret 'password' for buttons is created by using the existing buttons on your dash board and steering wheel that only you can identify (as with a PIN code on a bank card). When pressed the system will let the engine start in service valet mode. This mode requires a new PIN or you can open it using the Autowatch App on your smartphone. The app can also be used to lock and unlock your car and allow you to leave it for valeting or to drive away without fearing that it will be stolen or getting the wrong keys in it.

The Ghost is a subtle and cost-effective solution to help protect your car from theft via contactless. It is TASSA-approved and can reduce the cost of insurance. You can drive in peace knowing that you are safeguarding your prized possessions. The Ghost is compatible with a range of vehicles, including vans and motorhomes to allow you to be safe wherever you go. To get a free quote and installation of the Autowatch Ghost, call us today.

No extra wiring

The ghost immobiliser is mounted directly in the vehicle and is connected to CAN data network. This is the reason it's so efficient. It doesn't require any after-market key fobs however, instead it uses the buttons of your existing dashboard and steering wheel in order to create unique PIN sequence that needs to be entered before the motor is able to begin. This sequence can be as long or as short as you want and may even include numbers or letters which makes it as secure as credit card. You can alter it at anytime.

It is important to note that, unlike the wheel lock or other after - market tracker devices, ghost isn't Thatcham approved. It is TASSA-approved and a lot of insurance companies recognize it as a security tool which can reduce your premiums.

It's a great choice for those who want to ensure their vehicles are safe and secure while travelling abroad or for valet parking and service companies. The device can be set to Valet mode, which permits the driver of the vehicle to start the car and drive with a limit of 30 mph speed limit without needing to enter the pin code. The device can be turned off and then fully activated when returning to the car.

This feature is especially useful for people who use their vehicles regularly, such as taxi drivers and valet services. This feature can be used by family members, friends or colleagues to start your car while it's in the garage or being cleaned. The Ghost can then be reactivated by entering the PIN code once you're back in possession of your vehicle.

The Ghost is a tiny and fully sealed product that can be hidden in any area of your vehicle. The ghost immobiliser fitter [redirect to Designdarum Co]'s small size means that it is virtually undetectable and will not damage your car in any way.