What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

Immobilisers are security devices that block your car from being started without the correct fob or key. It can help to lower your car insurance premium as well.

The ghost system creates a unique pin code using the buttons on your car's steering, centre console, or door panels. You can alter it. Imagine it as an PIN for credit card, but much safer (up to 20 buttons). It is undetectable, and operates silently on the CAN data network.

Easy to install

Ghost immobilisers are device that is attached to the engine of your car to stop it from being started without the correct PIN code. It is not only simple to install but also tamper-proof, making it a great choice for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is a CAN bus immobiliser that safeguards your vehicle better than anything else on the market today. It prevents your vehicle from key-cloning, hacking (relay attack) and even theft of your keys inside your home. It blocks the engine of your vehicle until you enter your unique PIN or the app is used to permit the engine to start.

It is not detectable by sophisticated scanners and cannot be deactivated with simple wire cutting. It is also undetectable to professional thieves using these methods, as it does not transmit signals that could easily be detected by diagnostic tools.

It utilizes the 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 known by you. The code is entered using your smartphone or a secret button on the Ghost unit. It's impossible for anyone else to use this sequence except for you. This is why it's a good deterrent to criminals as there's no way they could escape without you noticing and alerting them to their presence in your vehicle.

You can even move the Ghost between vehicles should you change cars during your ownership provided that the new vehicle is compatible CAN bus. It's a simple process that won't invalidate your warranty since it uses the CAN data network. You don't have to alter your steering wheel or status indicators. The ghost immobiliser fitting birmingham is so much cheaper and more simple to install than wheel locks, tracking systems, or trackers.

There are no key-fobs, LEDs or other indicators to indicate its location

Many of us consider our car to be a pride and joy in our lives. With this in mind, it is natural that some will spend a significant amount of money to keep it clean. However, it is also essential to ensure that our vehicle is secure.

Unfortunately, criminals have become increasingly aggressive and are now able to hack into the vehicle's keyless entry systems that allow them to steal your car even when keys are in the ignition, or even inside the house. The criminals then employ a relay device to duplicate your car's unique signal and start it up without you knowing. Although these vehicles are usually equipped with a tracker this can be disabled using simple tricks.

Autowatch has developed an innovative method to avoid this, called Ghost. It is the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser on the market that will protect your vehicle like no other. It's TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) confirmed and insurance-approved, meaning it can help you save money on your car insurance.

This unique device has been designed in a way to be inaccessible to thieves. It makes use of the buttons that are already present on your dashboard and steering wheel to create a unique pin sequence that can be up to 20 digits long which must be entered in order to start the engine. It is a system that cannot be detected using codes grabbing or RF scanning technology. It is only disabled by a smartphone app downloaded, your key fob or the presence of two smartphones together.

It's also quiet and a burglar would not be able to tell it was in your car. Furthermore, since it is connected to the CAN network, it is unable to be disconnected from the ECU.

Other options include a valet function that allows you to start your vehicle for a short period of time to clean or service, a PIN-change function in the event that you forget your PIN, and the maintenance and service mode that ensures you can continue driving when you require to. The device can be hidden in a number of different places in your vehicle and the installation is completed by our certified Ghost installers to ensure that no permanent marks are left on your interior, which means it is safe for reselling.

No RF scanning technology or code-grabbing

The Ghost Immobiliser doesn't use RF scanning technology or code-grabbing, which is how thieves target cars to get key fobs stolen and gain access to the computer in your car to create blank keys for your car. Instead, it makes use of the buttons that are already present on your steering wheel and dashboard to connect with your car. This is the reason it is so discreet and undetectable since you don't even notice that it is there in any way. The Ghost operates on the CAN data network in your vehicle, so there is no need for additional wiring.

This prevents anyone starting your vehicle without a pin number, or smartphone authorization. You'll never be in an empty vehicle. This means that thieves who steal your vehicle via key cloning or relay theft, or ECU swapping will not be able to start it, and are more likely to leave your car in peace.

A hidden 'password' of buttons is created by combining the existing buttons on your steering wheel and dash board that only you can identify (as with a PIN number on a bank card). The system will start the engine in service valet mode if you press. This mode will require a different PIN code, or you can use the Autowatch App to unlock it from your phone. The app can also be used to lock and unlock your vehicle and allow you to leave it to valet or for a drive without fearing that it will be stolen or having the wrong keys in it.

The Ghost is a low-cost and discrete solution to secure your vehicle from theft through contactless. It is TASSA approved and can lower your insurance costs, so you can drive confidently knowing that your pride and joy is secure. The Ghost is suitable for a variety of different types of vehicles, including motorhomes and vans, so you can feel safe wherever you go. Call us today for your free estimate and installation of the Autowatch Ghost.

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 does not require any after - market key fobs, instead it uses the buttons on your current car's steering wheel and dashboard to create a unique PIN code sequence that must be entered before the engine is able to begin. This sequence can be made as long or short as you want and may include numbers or letters. It is as secure as a regular credit card. You can change it at any time.

It's important that you know that ghost isn't Thatcham-approved unlike wheel locks, or other tracker devices made for after-market. It is TASSA-approved and many insurance companies recognize it as a security tool that can reduce your premiums.

As a result of its discreet method of working, it cannot be detected by thieves. It's an ideal choice for those who want to keep their vehicles safe and secure while traveling abroad or for use with valet parking & service companies. The device can be set to Valet mode, which permits the driver of the vehicle to start the car and drive it with a limit of 30 mph speed limit without entering an entry code. The device can be deactivated and then fully reactivated after returning to the vehicle.

This feature is especially useful for those who frequently make use of their vehicles, like taxi drivers or valet services. This feature can be used by family members or friends to start your car even if it's in the garage or being cleaned. Once you are back in possession the Ghost can be reactivated by using the PIN code.

The Ghost is a very small and fully sealed device that can be hidden in any part of your vehicle. Its small size also means that there is no trace of the device and it won't harm your vehicle in any way.