What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

An immobiliser is a security device that stops your car from starting if you do not have the right key or fob. It also helps reduce the cost of car insurance.

The ghost system creates an individual pin code by using the buttons on your vehicle's centre console, steering wheel, or door panels. You can change it. Imagine it as the PIN on credit cards however, it is much more secure (up to 20 button press). It is invisible and silently operates through the CAN network.

Easy to install

Ghost immobilisers are device that is installed to your car's engine to prevent it from getting started without the correct PIN. It is not only simple to install but also secure which makes it a fantastic option for those who own a car in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is an immobiliser for the CAN bus that is more secure than anything else available today. It prevents your vehicle from key-cloning hacking (relay attack) and even the theft of the actual keys from inside your home. It also blocks the engine of your car until you enter your unique PIN, or your app is used to permit the engine to begin.

It's not detected by sophisticated scanners and cannot be disarmed with simple wire cutting. It is also inaccessible to professional thieves using these methods, since it doesn't transmit signals that could easily be detected with diagnostic tools.

This device uses the buttons that are in your car (steering wheels doors, door panels or centre consoles) to generate a unique and changeable PIN sequence that only you can access. This code is entered by using your smartphone or a secret button located on the Ghost device. It is not possible for anyone else to access this sequence except for you. This is why it's a good deterrent to criminals, since they could make a getaway without you noticing and alerting them to their presence in your vehicle.

If you ever change your vehicle during the course of ownership, you can move the Ghost from one vehicle to the next as long as it has a CAN bus that is compatible. It's a simple procedure that doesn't cause warranty voiding since it is part of the CAN data network and doesn't require any modification to your steering wheel or status indicator. The Ghost is much less expensive and simpler to install than wheel locks, tracking systems or trackers.

No key-fobs or LED indications to indicate the location of the vehicle.

Many of us consider our vehicle to be a source of pride and happiness in our lives, with this being the case, it is natural that some will spend a significant amount of money on keeping their vehicle clean. It is essential to ensure the safety of our vehicles.

Unfortunately the criminals are becoming more bold and can hack into the vehicle's keyless entry systems allowing them to gain access to your vehicle even when the keys are in the ignition, or even inside the house. They can then make use of relay devices to duplicate the unique signal of your vehicle and start it without you knowing. Although these vehicles are usually fitted with a tracker, this can be easily disabled with a few tricks.

Autowatch has developed a revolutionary solution to prevent this, dubbed Ghost. It's the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser on the market that will protect your vehicle like nothing else. It's TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) certified and insurance-approved, meaning it can help you save money on your car insurance.

This innovative device was designed to be unnoticeable by thieves. It uses the buttons on your dashboard and steering to create a unique 20-digit PIN code that needs to be entered in order to start the car. The system cannot be detected by RF scanning or code-grabbing technologies. It can only be deactivated using the smartphone app, your key fob, or two smartphones.

It's also quiet and a burglar wouldn't know that it was in your car. And, because it is connected to the CAN network, it cannot be disconnected from the ECU.

Other features include a valet mode that lets you start your vehicle for a short period of time to clean or maintenance, a PIN-change function in case you forget your PIN and a maintenance and service mode to ensure you can continue driving when you require to. The device can be installed in different locations in your vehicle. Our certified Ghost installers will install it so that there are no permanent marks on the interior of your car.

No technology for RF scanning or code-grabbing

The Ghost Immobiliser does not use the RF scanning or code-grabbing technologies that is the primary way that thieves target cars to steal the key fobs and gain access to the computer in your car to create an unlocked key for your vehicle. Instead, it utilizes the buttons already found in your steering wheel and dashboard to connect with your car. This is the reason it is completely invisible and unnoticeable since you don't even notice that it is there in any way. The Ghost works with the CAN data network of your vehicle, so no wiring is required.

This means that no one can start your vehicle without a unique pin, or smartphone authorization. You will never have an empty vehicle. This means that even if your vehicle is stolen via key cloning, relay theft, or ECU swapping thieves won't be in a position to start your car, making them more likely to leave it alone for fear of getting found.

The buttons on the steering wheel and dash are used to create a secret 'password. This code is only accessible to you (like the PIN on a bankcard). The system will start the engine in the service valet mode when you press. This mode requires a new PIN, or you can unlock it by using the Autowatch App on your smartphone. The app can be used to lock or unlock your vehicle. This lets you leave your car for valeting or to drive away without worrying that it might be stolen, or that the wrong keys are in it.

The Ghost is a subtle and cost-effective option to safeguard your vehicle from theft through contactless technology. It is TASSA-approved and may lower insurance costs. You can drive in peace knowing that you are safeguarding your most precious possessions. The Ghost is suitable for a variety of different types of vehicles including vans and motorhomes, so you can feel safe wherever you are. To get a free quote and installation of the Autowatch Ghost, call us today.

No extra wiring

The ghost immobiliser range rover immobiliser is mounted directly in the vehicle, and is connected to the CAN data network. This is the reason it is so effective. The device doesn't need after-market key fobs, but instead uses the buttons of your existing car steering wheel and dashboard to create unique PIN sequence that must be entered before the motor can begin. The sequence can be as long or as short as you like and can even include letters or numbers that make it as secure as credit card. You can alter it at anytime.

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

As a result of its discrete method of working it is unable to be detected by thieves and is an ideal choice for those who wish to ensure that their vehicles are safe and secure while traveling abroad or with valet parking and service companies. The device can be set to Valet mode, which permits the driver to start the car and drive it with parameters such as a 30mph speed limit without entering the pin code. It is then deactivated again and is fully active when you return to your vehicle.

This feature is particularly beneficial for those who frequently use their vehicles, such as valet service or taxi drivers. It can also be utilized by family members, friends or work colleagues allowing them to temporarily start your car whilst it's in the garage for maintenance or washing. Once you are back in possession and the Ghost can be reactivated by using the PIN code.

The ghost immobiliser tracker, click through the next document, 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 evidence of the device, and it will not damage your vehicle in any way.