What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

Immobilisers are security devices that prevent your car from being started without the correct key or fob. It can reduce your insurance premium for your car as well.

The ghost immobiliser near me system creates a unique pin code using the buttons on your vehicle's steering, centre console, or door panels. You can change it. Think of it as an PIN for credit cards but more secure (up to 20 button presses). It is completely invisible and works on the CAN network.

Easy to install

Ghost immobilisers are device that is fitted to your car's engine to prevent it from being started without the correct PIN code. It's not only simple to install, but also tamper-proof making it an excellent choice for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is an immobiliser ghost for the CAN bus that is more secure than any other available. It protects your vehicle from key-cloning hacking (relay attack) and even theft of the actual keys from inside your home. It also blocks your car's engine until either you enter your unique PIN or the application is used to allow the engine to begin.

Since it is part of the CAN data network of your vehicle, there is no additional wiring to be added, which means that it cannot be identified by sophisticated scanners or even disarmed by simple wire cutting. It is also undetectable to professional thieves employing these methods, since it doesn't transmit signals that could easily be detected using diagnostic tools.

The device utilizes the original buttons on your car (steering wheels doors, door panels or centre consoles) to create a unique and reversible PIN sequence that only you know. The code is entered using your smartphone or a secret button located on the Ghost unit. It is impossible for anyone else to enter this code unless it's you. This is the reason it is so effective to deter criminals, since they can't escape without being aware of them and alerting you to their presence.

You can also transfer the Ghost between vehicles if you switch cars in the course of ownership so long as the new vehicle is compatible CAN bus. It's an easy process that won't void your warranty since it works on the CAN data network. You don't need to alter your steering wheel or status indicators. The most appealing thing about the Ghost is that it's easy and less expensive to install than the wheel lock, a tracking system or a tracker.

There aren't any keyfobs, LEDs or other indicators that can assist you in locating it.

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

Unfortunately, criminals have become increasingly aggressive and are now able to 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 inside the house. The criminals then utilize a relay device in order to replicate your car's signal and start the engine without you even knowing. These vehicles are often equipped with trackers, but they can be deactivated by using simple techniques.

Autowatch have come up with an innovative solution to stop this, dubbed Ghost, the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser which safeguards your vehicle like nothing else on the market today. It's TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) verified and is insurance-approved, which means it can save you money on your car insurance.

This unique device has been designed to be undetectable to thieves and uses the buttons that are already present on your steering wheel and dashboard to generate a unique PIN sequence up to 20 digits in length that is required to enter in order to start the engine. It is a system which cannot be detected with codes grabbing or RF scanning technology. It can only be disabled by a smartphone app downloaded, your key fob or the presence of two smartphones.

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

Other features include a valet mode that allows you to start your car temporarily for cleaning or maintenance, a change of PIN function in the event that you forget your PIN and the maintenance and service mode that ensures you can still drive when you require to. The device can be put in in different locations in your car. Our certified Ghost installers will install it to ensure that there aren't any permanent marks left on the interior of your car.

No RF scanning technology, or code-grabbing technology.

The Ghost Immobiliser doesn't use RF scanning technology or code-grabbing, which is the method by which thieves target vehicles to take keys and gain access to the computer in your car to create blank keys for your car. Instead, it uses the buttons already found in your steering wheel and dashboard to communicate with your car. It's therefore extremely discreet and hardly noticeable, since it's not visible. This also means that no additional wiring is required, as the Ghost will work with your vehicle's CAN data networks which means that there aren't any circuit breaks during installation or operation, and is silent.

It stops anyone from beginning your car without a unique pin or smartphone authorisation which means you'll never be left with an empty vehicle. This means that even if your vehicle is stolen via key replication, relay theft or ECU swapping, thieves will not be capable of starting your car, making them more likely to abandon it for fear of getting found.

The buttons on the steering wheel and dash are used to create a secret 'password. The code is only known by you (like a PIN on a credit card). The system will begin the engine in service valet mode when pressed. This mode will require an additional PIN code or you can use the Autowatch App to unlock it using your phone. The app can be used to lock or unlock your vehicle. This lets you leave your car to be cleaned or to leave the car without worrying about whether it will be stolen or that the wrong keys are inside it.

The Ghost is a cost-effective and discreet way to safeguard your vehicle from theft via contactless. It is TASSA-approved and can lower the cost of insurance. You can drive with peace knowing that you are safeguarding your most precious possessions. The Ghost is compatible with a variety of vehicles such as motorhomes and vans to allow you to feel secure wherever you go. To request a free quote and installation of the Autowatch Ghost, call us now.

No extra wiring

The ghost immobiliser ghost is mounted directly in the vehicle, and is connected to the CAN data network. This is why it is so effective. It doesn't require any keys from the market however, instead it uses the buttons of your existing car steering wheel and dashboard to create an individual PIN sequence that is entered before the motor is able to begin. This sequence can be created as long or as short as you like and can include numbers or letters. It's as secure as a regular credit card. You can alter it at any time.

It is important to know that ghost ii immobiliser isn't Thatcham-approved, unlike wheel locks or other tracker devices that are made by aftermarket. However, because of how the device operates, it's TASSA approved and recognised by a variety of insurance companies as a security measure which helps reduce the cost of your insurance.

As a result of its discreet method of working it is not able to be spotted by thieves. It is an excellent option for those who want to ensure that their vehicles are secure and safe while traveling abroad or working in conjunction with valet parking and service companies. The device has a Valet mode that can be activated which allows the driver to begin and drive the vehicle, with set parameters such as 30mph speed limit, without having to enter the pin code. The device can be turned off and then fully activated when returning to the car.

This feature is especially useful for those who use their vehicles, such as valet or 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 when you're back with your car.

Unlike many other after - market security products, the Ghost is completely sealed and very small, meaning it can be hidden anywhere inside your vehicle. The Ghost's small size means that it is almost unnoticeable and will not damage your car in any way.