What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

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

The ghost system creates an individual pin code by using the buttons on your vehicle's steering, centre console, or door panels. You can change it. Imagine it as a PIN for credit card however, it is how much is a ghost immobiliser more secure (up to 20 button presses). It is invisible and silently operates through the CAN network.

Easy to install

Ghost immobilisers are device that is fitted to your car's engine to prevent it from being started without the correct PIN code. It is not only easy-to-install but also tamperproof and therefore a good choice for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser, and it protects your vehicle like nothing else available today. It safeguards your vehicle from key-cloning and hacking (relay attacks) and also the theft of your keys from home. By blocking the engine it protects your vehicle from being targeted by hackers.

It isn't detectable by sophisticated scanners, and it cannot be disarmed with simple wire cutting. It's also inaccessible to professional thieves who use these methods since it doesn't send signals that can be picked up by diagnostic tools and does not emit a distinct chirp when activated like many other systems available.

It uses your original buttons in your car (steering wheel doors, door panels or the centre console) to create a unique and programmable PIN code sequence that is only accessible to you. The code is entered using your smartphone or an unidentified button on the Ghost device. It is also impossible for anyone else to use this sequence to start the vehicle unless they are yourself. This is why it works so well to deter criminals, as they cannot escape without you noticing them and alerting to their presence.

If you decide to change vehicles during your ownership, you are able to move the Ghost from one vehicle to another as long as it has a CAN bus that's compatible. It's a simple procedure that won't cause warranty voiding since it is connected to the CAN data network and does not require any modifications to your steering wheel or status indicator. The Ghost is much less expensive and more simple to install than wheel locks, tracking systems or trackers.

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

We all consider our vehicle to be a source of pride and happiness in our lives, with this in mind, it is not surprising that some will spend a significant amount of money on keeping their car clean. However, it is also essential to keep our car secure too.

Criminals are becoming more brazen and can hack keyless entry systems to steal your vehicle while the keys are still in the ignition. They can even do this inside your home. They could then make use of relay devices to duplicate the unique signal from your car and then start it without you knowing. These vehicles are often equipped with trackers, but they can be disabled by using simple tricks.

Autowatch has developed an innovative solution to stop this issue, which is known as Ghost. It is the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser on the market that safeguards your vehicle like no other. It is TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) and is verified and approved by insurance companies, meaning you could save money on your car insurance.

This unique device was created to be unnoticeable by thieves. It utilizes the buttons on your steering and dashboard to create a unique 20-digit PIN code that must be entered to open the vehicle. This is a device that is not able to be detected by codes grabbing or RF scanning technology. It can only be disabled by a smartphone app installed by your key fob, or the presence of two smartphones.

It also works silently so a thief would never know that it is in your vehicle. Also because it is connected to the CAN data network, there aren't 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 which allows your car to be started up temporarily to perform cleaning or maintenance, a PIN change function in the event of forgetting your PIN, as well as a service and maintenance mode so that you can still drive your car if you need to. The device can be tucked away in a variety of places in your vehicle and the installation is performed by our certified ghost immobiliser fitter installers so that there are no permanent marks left on your interior, which means it is suitable for reselling.

There is no RF scanning technology nor code-grabbing

The Ghost Immobiliser doesn't use RF scanning technology or code-grabbing, which is the method by which thieves target vehicles to take keys and gain access to the computer in your car to generate blank keys for your vehicle. Instead, it utilizes the buttons that are already present in your steering wheel and dashboard to connect with your car. It is therefore very discreet and invisible, since it's not visible. This also means that no extra wiring is needed, as the Ghost will function with the CAN data network in your vehicle which means that there are no circuit cuts when it is installed or operating and is silent.

It blocks anyone from getting your car started without a unique pin or smartphone authorisation, so you will never be left with an empty vehicle. This means that thieves who steal your vehicle through key cloning or relay theft or ECU swapping won't be able to start it and are more likely to leave your car in peace.

A secret password of buttons is created using the existing buttons on your steering wheel and dashboard that only you can identify (as with a PIN code on a bank card). The system will then start the engine in service valet mode if you press. This mode requires a different PIN code, or you can use the Autowatch App to unlock it using your phone. The app can be used to lock or unlock your car. This allows you to leave your car to be cleaned or to leave it without fearing that it could be stolen or that the wrong keys are inside it.

The Ghost is a discrete and cost-effective solution to help safeguard your vehicle from theft via contactless. It is TASSA-approved and may reduce insurance costs. You can drive with peace knowing that you are protecting your prized possessions. The Ghost is suitable for many different types of vehicles, including motorhomes and vans, so you can feel safe wherever you are. Contact us today to arrange your free estimate and installation of the Autowatch Ghost.

No extra wiring

Ghost immobilisers are installed directly into the vehicle and is connected to the CAN data network, which is why it's so effective. It doesn't require any keys from the market, but instead uses the buttons on your current car steering wheel and dashboard in order to create a unique PIN sequence that must be entered before the motor can begin. The sequence can be made as long or as short as you'd like and can include numbers or letters. It is as secure as a regular credit card. You can alter it at any time.

It's important to point out that, unlike wheel locks or other after-market tracker devices, ghost isn't Thatcham approved. It is TASSA-approved and many insurance companies recognise it as a security instrument that can help lower your insurance premiums.

It is a great choice for those looking to keep their cars safe and secure while traveling abroad or for valet parking and service companies. The device has a Valet mode that can be turned on which allows the driver to start and drive the vehicle with predetermined parameters like a 30mph speed limit, and without having to enter the pin code. The device can be turned off and then fully reactivated after returning to the vehicle.

This feature is especially useful for those who frequently use their vehicles, such as taxi drivers or valet services. It can also be utilized to help family, friends, or colleagues at work, allowing them to temporarily start your vehicle while it's in garage to do maintenance or a wash. The Ghost can then be reactivated by entering the PIN code after you're back with your car.

Contrary to many other after-market security products The Ghost is completely sealed and extremely small, which means it can be concealed in your vehicle. The ghost immobiliser tracker's size is small, which means it is almost unnoticeable and will not harm your vehicle in any way.