Protect Your Vehicle With a Ghost Immobiliser

With more and more joy and happiness being put into our vehicles, it only makes sense to secure them. The Autowatch Ghost system is a discreet immobiliser that is connected to the vehicle CAN data network. It operates via the ECU the car's 'brain'.

The device, which is similar to a PIN code on a credit card, will not permit your vehicle to move until you enter a pin code sequence of up 20 presses.

There are no key fobs or LED indicators to reveal its location

The Ghost Immobiliser is virtually invisible to anyone entering your vehicle since it doesn't use LED indicators or key fobs. The system makes use of buttons like the centre console and door buttons as well as the steering wheel to create a unique, changeable pin code sequence that needs to be entered before the car starts. The system can be configured to require as many as 20 press before the engine can start, making it nearly impossible for criminals or cloners to hack into your car.

Modern car thieves utilize diagnostic tools that are professional to identify which security systems are fitted to vehicles, however the Ghost does not transmit any signals like conventional security systems do. Criminals can recognize the type of security system installed in your car using sophisticated technology for RF scanning as well as code-grabbing and relay attack methods. They are able to disable your vehicle's security system by altering the alarm or immobiliser.

The Ghost is unlike other immobilisers on the market since it is directly integrated into the CAN data network of your car or van which makes it virtually impossible to break. The system is compatible with modern models that do not have key fob security. It is also utilized in electric vehicles and it is able to prevent the car from entering a "service valet" mode.

If it is installed by one of our qualified engineers, we offer the TASSA verified guarantee to give you the peace of mind your installation is safe and of the highest standards. TASSA is a group that strives to improve and maintain standards in the field of automotive security. They ensure that all of their approved installers are DBS certified and are fully trained certified, insured and insured for Ghost installation. You will also receive a Ghost emergency card, installation certification and owner guides. Your insurance premiums will be drastically reduced. This is because your car will be much less likely to be stolen and it will be easier for your insurers to recuperate.

No Circuit Cuts

The ghost immobiliser fitting birmingham is an immobiliser CAN bus that protects your car better than any other. In contrast to other aftermarket car security devices it isn't linked to key fobs or LED indications and works by communicating directly with the vehicle's CAN system. This allows it to prevent the ECU from starting and stop the engine from running unless an individual PIN is entered through the dash or steering wheel buttons (brand dependant). This means that it is impossible for hackers to hack' into the system by using relay attacks or any other means and can't simply be disabled by pressing several buttons like with older systems.

The system comes with a Service & Valet mode that is activated when the vehicle is in garage for servicing, or valet parking. This allows the vehicle to be started while it is being repaired without having to hand over keys or the pin code, but then it automatically turns off when the vehicle is in your possession.

The Ghost is a safer option for classic, sports or prestige automobiles that must be isolated from the battery when they are parked for extended periods of time. It is also unnoticed by modern scans using RF and code-grabbing technology, making it difficult for thieves to steal or hack.

If you're looking for watch a complete package of vehicle security that will not only protect against key-cloning but also track your vehicle if it is stolen, we suggest one of our S7 tracking systems. They integrate seamlessly with Ghost to give you peace of peace of. All of our installations are performed by a fully qualified, experienced and insured TASSA certified installer. You will receive full demonstrations of the product before handover with owner manuals, Installation certification, and a Ghost emergency card.

Contact us to receive a quote and book if you are interested in having a Ghost installed on your vehicle. Pre-booking is generally more efficient than waiting until last minute, when we're extremely busy. We'll do our best to book you in as soon as we can.

No Scanning with RF

Many car thieves are using sophisticated tools to copy vehicle keys and steal cars. These devices are readily accessible online and require little knowledge to operate. The Ghost immobiliser cannot be detected by these cloning devices as it doesn't depend on the RF scanner.

Instead, the system uses buttons in your car to generate an unique pin code push. This is done using the existing buttons on your steering wheel, door panels or center console. It is also a reversible number and not a PIN like a remote fob, making it difficult to hack.

This makes the Autowatch Ghost very secure and extremely easy to use. It does not require smartphones and can be used with a small waterproof wireless tag or the Apple or Android app (sold separately). You can enter service mode using your mobile device and then drive away. Then you can return the vehicle to valet-mode and turn off your mobile. This is ideal for classic cars as well as prestige vehicles which are often taken in for maintenance at garages owned by dealers.

Brand-dependent brand-specific, these CANBUS immobilisers are compatible with other external security devices such as alarms or trackers. This gives users to decide if they wish to prioritise their alarm or tracker over the CAN bus imobilisers. This is particularly helpful when you have a Thatcham approved Tracker installed as the tracker is able to be armed before the Ghost is activated.

The CANBUS immobilisers block codes that were sent by the remote keys that were originally used to the ECUs and BCM controllers. This prevents them from activating the engine or starting the vehicle. These systems can also be used to add an additional layer of security to cars that have remote controls from the factory (Brand dependent) and provide additional security for electric vehicles and keys-less entry vehicles.

If you are looking for an upgrade in security for your BMW then the Autowatch Ghost is an ideal solution. It is nearly impossible to detect since it is concealed in the wiring. It does not use any LED indicators or keys-fobs, which helps to prevent a criminal from not noticing its presence.

There are no electronic devices to be Detected

As a top Thatcham installer, we install a new, revolutionary product manufactured by Autowatch called the Ghost Immobiliser. It prevents Keyless Entry theft or cloning which is on the rise in modern automobiles. It is a hidden system that does not rely on LED indicators or key fobs. It makes use of the factory buttons in your car to generate an individual pin code push sequence. This is required to start or move the car. Unless this sequence is correctly entered, the car will not start or move at all. Many insurance companies are now asking for this device to be included as standard equipment and it can often lead to a decrease in monthly costs.

It is not necessary to cut wires in order to install it, as it connects to the CAN bus and works through the ECU. The device is not able to be detected with the diagnostic tools that high-tech thieves use, and there isn't a way they can listen for the distinctive click of a traditional relay, as they would in a conventional security device. Ghost Immobilisers are able to be set to a service mode, which allows your vehicle to start without the PIN code. This is useful for taking it to a garage or valet parking service. The PIN code can be changed at any time to provide additional security.

The Ghost II is TASSA approved which means that it is only available from fully certified installers. This offers a high-level of protection and also ensures that the Engineer who installs it is DBS verified as well as insured and certified.

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