What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

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

The ghost system makes use of the buttons on your car's steering wheel, centre console or door panels to create an individual pin code that you can change by thinking of it as being like the PIN for credit cards 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 fitted to the engine of your vehicle to stop it from being started without the correct PIN code. It's not only simple to install, but also tamperproof and therefore an excellent choice for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.

The ghost vehicle immobiliser is an immobiliser for the CAN bus that protects your car better than any other available. It protects your vehicle against key-cloning and hacking (relay attacks) and also the theft of actual keys from your home. By blocking the engine it protects your vehicle from being targeted by hackers.

It isn't detectable by sophisticated scanners and cannot be disarmed with simple wire cutting. It is also undetectable to professional thieves using these methods because it doesn't transmit signals that can easily be detected by diagnostic tools.

The device utilizes the original buttons in your vehicle (steering wheels door panels, doors, or centre consoles) to generate a unique and customizable PIN sequence that only you can access. It's entered with your smartphone or an unidentified button on the ghost immobiliser fitter unit and it's impossible for anyone else to use this sequence to start your vehicle unless they are yourself. This is why it's a good deterrent to criminals as there's no way they could make a getaway without you notifying them of their presence in your vehicle.

You can even transfer the Ghost between vehicles should you switch cars in your lifetime of ownership, so long as the new vehicle is compatible CAN bus. It's an easy process that won't invalidate your warranty since it relies on the CAN data network. It's not necessary to alter your steering wheel or status indicators. The Ghost is so much cheaper and simpler to install than wheel locks, tracking systems or trackers.

There aren't any keyfobs, LEDs, or other indicators to help you find it.

Many of us consider our vehicle to be a source of pride and joy in our lives. With this being the case it is natural that some are willing to spend a lot of money to keep their car clean. It is important to keep our cars safe.

Unfortunately the criminals have become more bold and can hack into keyless entry systems allowing them to gain access to your vehicle even when keys are in the ignition or even inside your home. These criminals can then utilize a relay device in order to duplicate your car's unique signal and start the engine without you knowing. While these vehicles are typically equipped with a tracker this can be disabled with a few tricks.

Autowatch has developed an innovative solution to stop this, called Ghost. It's the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser on the market that safeguards your vehicle like nothing else. It's TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) confirmed and insurance approved - meaning it could save you money on car insurance.

This unique device has been designed to be inaccessible to thieves. It uses the buttons that are already present on your dashboard and steering wheel to create a unique PIN sequence up to 20 digits long which is required to enter in order to start the engine. The system is not able to be detected using RF scanning or code-grabbing technology. It can only be deactivated using a smartphone app or your key fob or two smartphones.

It is also silent so thieves would not even know that it was in your car. Furthermore, since it is connected to the CAN network, it is unable to be disconnected from the ECU.

Other features include a valet function that allows your car to be temporarily started to clean or service purposes as well as a PIN change function in the event of forgetting your PIN, and maintenance and service modes to let you drive your car whenever you need it. The device can be concealed in a number of different locations in your vehicle. the installation is carried out by our vetted Ghost installers, ensuring that no permanent marks are left on your interior. This ensures it is suitable for reselling.

No RF scanning technology, or code-grabbing

The Ghost Immobiliser doesn't use RF scanning technology or code-grabbing, which is the method by which thieves target cars in order to steal key fobs and gain access to the computer in your car to generate 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 is therefore very discreet and hardly noticeable, since it's not visible. The Ghost is connected to the CAN data network of your vehicle, therefore no wiring is required.

It stops anyone from starting your car without a unique pin or smartphone authorization which means you'll never have an empty vehicle. This means that thieves who steal your vehicle via relay theft, key cloning or ECU swapping won't be able to start it and are more likely to leave your vehicle completely.

The buttons on the steering wheel and dash are used to create a hidden 'password. The code is only available to you (like PINs on a bankcard). The system will then start the engine in the service valet mode if you press. This mode will require an additional PIN code or you can use the Autowatch App to unlock it from your phone. The app can be used to lock or unlock your vehicle. This lets you leave your car to be cleaned, or leave the car without worrying about whether it might be stolen, or the wrong keys are inside.

The Ghost is a low-cost and discrete solution to secure your vehicle from contactless theft. It is TASSA approved and can lower your insurance costs so you can drive with confidence knowing that your car's pride and joy is safe. The Ghost is suitable for many different vehicles including vans and motorhomes and will ensure you are safe wherever you go. To book your free quotation and installation of the Autowatch Ghost, call us today.

No extra wiring

The ghost immobiliser is installed directly into the vehicle and is connected to the CAN data network, which is the reason it's so effective. The device doesn't require key fobs that are sold in the market and instead utilizes the buttons of your car steering wheel and dashboard to create unique PIN sequence that needs to be entered before the motor is able to start. This sequence can be created as long or short as you want and may include numbers or letters. It's as secure as a standard credit card. You can alter it at any time.

It is important to note that unlike a wheel lock or other after - market tracker devices, ghost is not Thatcham approved. However, due to how the device functions, it is TASSA approved and recognised by a variety of insurance companies as a security measure which helps reduce the cost of your insurance.

It is a great choice for those who wish to ensure their vehicles are safe and secure when traveling abroad or for valet parking and service companies. The device has a Valet mode that is activated. This allows the driver to begin and drive the car 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 upon returning to the car.

This feature is especially useful for people who use their vehicles regularly like valet and taxi drivers. This feature can be utilized by family members as well as colleagues, friends or family members to start your car even if it's in the garage or being washed. The Ghost can be activated by entering the PIN code once you're back in possession of your car.

The Ghost is a very small and fully sealed device that can be concealed in any part of your vehicle. The Ghost's size is small, which means it is virtually undetectable and will not harm your vehicle in any way.