The Cost of Ghost Immobiliser

The Ghost is a discreet cost-effective and efficient solution for securing your vehicle. It will not allow you to start your car until you have entered the pin code or sequence using your key fob.

It can be monitored using an iPhone app. It can also help lower your insurance costs.

How much does a ghost immobiliser cost?

Ghost immobilisers protect your vehicle from theft using an electronic device. It works by sending an unique code to the ECU (engine control unit) that prevents you from starting your car regardless of the key or fob you are using. Typically, it will activate the car alarm to draw attention and frighten away thieves.

Autowatch developed the ghost immobiliser to provide the most effective solution to protect car owners from theft. It is an original aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that provides an affordable and discrete method to protect your vehicle from being taken through key cloning.

It is connected to your vehicle's CAN data network. It is programmed with a personal PIN code that has to be entered by pressing the buttons on your steering wheel or dashboard to turn off the system. The system comes with an anti-hijacking mode which stops the engine from starting if you don't enter the correct code first.

Another advantage of the ghost immobiliser is that it doesn't require cutting wires or the addition of aftermarket key fobs. It is instead installed by connecting Ghost to the vehicle's factory controls. Installers don't need to cut cables, and they are able to install it without damaging your vehicle.

The ghost immobiliser will not only prevent your vehicle from being stolen, but it can also reduce the cost of insurance. The device has been certified by TASSA as an approved insurance immobiliser, which shows that you are an accountable owner. This could mean that many insurers will offer you an affordable premium or, in some cases, accept your insurance application in the first place.

The best part of the ghost immobiliser is that it can be installed within a matter minutes, so you'll have peace of mind that your car is secure from theft at all times. Plus, the installation process leaves no permanent marks to the interior of your car so that you can still enjoy the full pleasure of having a classic car.

What is a ghost immobiliser?

A ghost immobiliser is a system that adds an extra layer of security to your vehicle on top of the factory-installed standard immobiliser. It blocks the cloning and stealing of keys, signal jamming and device spoofing, which thieves use to steal vehicles. This is done by adding a function that will only allow an engine to start only when a unique code or PIN code is entered. This will prevent thieves from stealing your car, even if they manage to steal it using the modern keyless relay hacking, cloning and hacking techniques.

The Autowatch Ghost CAN bus immobiliser, a new aftermarket product, shields your vehicle from high-tech thieves more effectively than any other product available today. It safeguards your vehicle from hacking, key cloning as well as key theft. It keeps them from taking away your pride and joy. This is accomplished using buttons on the steering wheel, door panels, or centre console. It creates a unique and changing pin code sequence which must be entered in order to drive your car. This can be as long as 20 presses, making it difficult for thieves to get around the device using RF scanning technology or code grabbers.

It is hidden within the wiring of your car. It works without any LED indicators and is completely silent. Only you and our authorized installers will be in a position to identify the location it was installed. It is also connected directly to the CAN data bus, making it impossible to hack or bypass. It can be disabled only by connecting to a diagnostic port, which is not found on all modern vehicles.

You can easily switch to service mode when you need to park your vehicle in a garage or if you need valet parking. Just press the button. This is useful if you are worried that your vehicle may be stolen, or if you are taking it for maintenance as you will not have to remember the unique PIN code. You can change the PIN code at anytime, giving peace of mind.

How do I know whether a ghost immobiliser right for my car?

As a car owner, you want to ensure that your pride and joy and your vehicle is as safe as it can be. Many car owners opt for ghost immobilisers to prevent their vehicles from being taken. They accomplish this by stopping the car from being started without a key or code. These devices are great for any car but are particularly beneficial for cars with high-end features like Mercedes and Porsches that are targeted by thieves due to their perceived value.

A ghost immobiliser can be installed in a discrete manner inside your car without causing damage. It connects to the data bus CAN and creating an unique code sequence that must be completed before it can begin. This is done using buttons within your vehicle, like those on the steering wheel or centre console, and can be changed to a new sequence for each use. This is much more secure than traditional security systems because it isn't able to be hacked by code-grabbing or RF scanning technology, meaning that only those who know the pin code can start the engine.

Utilizing the buttons on your vehicle the ghost immobiliser can be extremely user-friendly as you can quickly enter a PIN code that is simple for you to remember, but is computationally impossible for anyone else to guess. You can leave your car with valet parking, or get it serviced without fearing that someone could hack into the system.

Ghost immobilisers can help protect the resale value of your car, since potential buyers are less likely to buy a car with a theft history. This is especially relevant for luxury cars, in which a stolen vehicle could have a major impact on the resale value.

Another benefit of a ghost immobiliser, especially for luxury vehicles, is that it can be installed and removed without the chance of detection or damage to the vehicle. It is ideal for those who drive their cars to the car wash often or park them in public places.

How do I get a ghost immobiliser installed?

Ghost immobilisers are a subtle and effective method to stop vehicle theft since they don't rely on physical security devices like steering wheel locks. They can be installed to protect vehicles from hacking and key cloning as well as other modern methods of theft. The owner can only deactivate them using the mobile app.

The Autowatch Ghost is a TASSA-verified device that protects vehicles from the latest techniques of theft. The system blocks thieves from swapping keys by linking to the vehicle's security register. It also generates a unique pin number for each driver. This code cannot be generated by any other device, and only the registered owner of the vehicle has access to it. It also helps police identify the vehicle and locate it in an online database for quick and efficient investigations. This can save car owners time and money since they won't need to wait for a replacement vehicle.

In contrast to traditional key fobs that utilize codes, the Ghost immobiliser communicates with the vehicle's ECU using the modern CAN network. When a PIN code is entered the system will shut down the engine. This means that thieves will be unable to start your vehicle, even when they have keys or access to the ignition.

In addition to stopping the vehicle from starting in addition, it also blocks any reprogramming devices that may be used to clone or hack your car's key. This will make it much more difficult for thieves to steal your vehicle, or even sell it on to make scrap metal.

Ghost is the first CAN-bus aftermarket immobiliser that is available in the world. It has been endorsed by TASSA for stopping cloning hacking and other advanced methods of theft. It is simple to install in any vehicle and must be activated using an Android smartphone running the Ghost application.

You'll need to call an TASSA-certified business to install the ghost immobiliser. The certification requires companies to meet certain minimum standards and to undergo a criminal background verification. Trackershop is among the most reliable TASSA certified dealers in the UK and can provide your with a fully mobile installation service from any location, including your home, workplace or dealer.