Ghost Immobiliser Review

As car theft increases, consumers are constantly looking for a way to prevent it. Ghost immobiliser is an innovative new device that is able to do exactly that.

It's the first-ever aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser, which protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking or keyless entry, and prevents thieves from stealing your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals

Ghost immobilisers, unlike other physical security measures such as steering wheel locks or wheel clamps are designed to be invisible and hidden. They are integrated into the car buttons and offer protection against key cloning. A ghost immobiliser will prevent the engine from starting until you input a PIN code together with your key fob. The PIN code can be as long as up to 20 presses long, and can be altered by the driver via an app or buttons on the vehicle. If you do not remember your pin, a button fails or you sell your car there's an emergency pin code that is unique to each device that can be used to reset the system.

Additionally, ghost immobilisers are undetectable by diagnostic tools and do not emit radio frequency signals, which means that thieves can't employ sophisticated RF scanning technologies to detect the presence of a security device. They also use CAN data network, which does not require wire cutting for installation and is more quiet.

Although ghost immobiliser cost immobilisers are not Thatcham approved however they are TASSA approved and some insurers offer lower rates on insurance for vehicles with an aftermarket immobiliser fitted. They are however recognised as an extra layer of security and have the potential to deter thieves from attacking your pride and joy.

Contrary to immobilisers that are factory fitted, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a range of vehicles, including motorhomes electric cars, vans and ride-on lawnmowers. This means that it is much more versatile than other types of anti-theft technologies and can be used in conjunction with vehicle trackers to provide the most complete security for your car package.

MotorGuard can provide more details on the new Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch. We are Midlands most trusted car security specialists and installers. We offer an experienced and professional service to help you secure your car's pride and joy. We are also proud to offer a free no obligation quote on all of our services and products. We can help you choose the best security system for your vehicle.

No key fobs or LED indicators

Ghost immobilisers are built into the wiring of your vehicle, so they are not able to be removed or removed or bypassed. Furthermore, since it does not utilize keys or LEDs, it is more difficult to find and hack than a typical factory fitted immobiliser.

The device is connected to the CAN (Control Area Network) and allows you to choose a unique PIN push sequence of up to 20 digits - that is required to start your Range Rover or Land Rover J. This is similar to how you would enter the pin code to secure your credit card. It is not affected by cloning, or ECU swapping, which can disable the factory immobiliser.

As it uses your vehicles buttons, it is weatherproof and extremely small, meaning that it is virtually impossible for thieves to recognize. It also communicates with CAN data bus, and as such it is completely silent, making it difficult to identify. This makes it an ideal addition to your security systems. It is particularly useful as it can be used alongside other Autowatch technologies, such as the Ghost Bluetooth tag, which allows you to start your car without the need to enter your PIN or the ghost app.

Another benefit of the ghost immobiliser is that it does not leave visible marks on the interior of your vehicle which could be an issue with other aftermarket security products. This is especially attractive to those who want to keep their vehicle as original as possible when it comes to selling.

The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser, a approved by TASSA, can reduce the cost of ghost immobiliser (check out this one from thewrightbeef.com) of insurance because it reduces your chances of your car being stolen. It is available to order from MotorGuard which is the Midlands' leading vehicle security specialist and installer. Our installers are well-trained to install this secure and efficient solution for your enjoyment and pride. Contact us now to discuss your needs or to make an appointment in our Coventry workshop.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Ghost immobilisers unlike key fobs that require a code to unlock the ECU of your vehicle and allow it to start to communicate with the ECU through the CAN data network. They are therefore unnoticeable, silent and unhackable by diagnostic tools. These systems can be fitted to many different vehicles, including trucks and motorhomes, as well as plant machinery.

Our Autowatch Ghost system has been created to offer complete security against theft. It prevents your vehicle from being started without a unique PIN code or the smartphone app with the Ghost app installed. This is an extremely secure level of security that will help to protect your vehicle from hacking, key cloning and ECU swapping.

It is safe because it does not require any additional components like key fobs or LED indicators. The device makes use of the buttons on your door panels and steering wheel instead to create an sequence that can be modified prior to your car's start. It can be as long as 20 steps long and is similar to a PIN code that is on your credit card.

The device is completely concealed, so that thieves cannot find it. It also doesn't make use of radio waves and works on the CAN network, making it virtually invisible to thieves who use scanners that scan RF.

Many car thieves try to remove the CAN chip or replace it inside the ECU to keep it from being detected. However, this method is only possible for professionals with the appropriate tools. The ghost immobiliser can protect your vehicle from a variety of kinds of vehicle thefts.

It can also be connected to an iPhone and you will require if you want to start your car once it is parked at work or home. This lets you enter and drive without having to enter a PIN code as the app can detect your phone if it is within the vicinity of. This feature is available for any version of Autowatch Ghost, and you can connect as many smartphones to it as you want.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser is a discreet and silent device that protects your car unlike any other. It is undetectable by thieves and is impossible to start without your PIN code or app authorization. It prevents signal jamming, device spoofing and key cloning, which are all common techniques used to bypass standard immobilisers.

The Ghost is a unit that is 'hidden' in the wiring harness in your dashboard. The device then connects to your vehicle's CAN data networks and communicates with engine control units, making it impossible to start your car without the correct sequence. The device is weatherproof and tiny making it virtually unnoticeable to thieves. It can be hidden under a dash or beneath the steering wheel, or in any other part of the vehicle.

The installation process is quick and hassle-free with the majority of installations taking between two and three hours. We show you how the Ghost functions in detail and provide the owner manuals and Installation certification. We also supply the emergency card.

We are a recognized installer for Ghost and are the only company in Ireland that has this level of accreditation. You can be sure that you will receive a top-quality installation from a professional firm.

The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. It can also be fitted to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes and ride-on lawnmowers. Immobilisers can be fitted to any vehicle so long as it has an energy source.

The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on your vehicle's original key fob to create an unintentional disarm sequence (like a PIN code) which must be entered before the engine can be started. The driver can change the sequence at any time. It can be comprised of up to 20 different actions. This is a more secure method of security when compared to using a key fob, as no one else will be able to drive your car. This prevents thieves from hacking the system' to gain access to the key code or any information transmitted to the ECU of the vehicle from it.