what is ghost immobiliser is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

An immobiliser is a device that prevents your car from starting if you do not have the right key or fob. It can also help lower the cost of car insurance as well.

The ghost system creates a unique pin code using the buttons on your car's centre console, steering wheel, or door panels. You can change it. Imagine it as the PIN on credit card but more secure (up to 20 button presses). It is undetectable, and operates completely silently on the CAN data network.

Easy to install

Ghost immobilisers, also known as a PIN code blocker, is a device installed on the engine of your vehicle that prevents it from being started when the PIN code is not entered correctly. It is not only easy-to-install but also tamper-proof and therefore a good choice for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is an immobiliser for the CAN bus that safeguards your vehicle better than any other available. 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 car until you enter your unique PIN or the app is used to permit the engine to start.

Since it's part of the CAN data network of your vehicle, there is no wiring that needs to be added which means that it cannot be detected by sophisticated scanners, or even disabled with a simple wire cutting. It's also unnoticeable to professional thieves employing these methods because it does not transmit signals that can easily be detected with diagnostic tools.

It uses your original buttons in your car (steering wheel doors, door panels or the centre console) to create a unique and programmable PIN code that is only accessible to you. The code is entered using your smartphone, or a secret button on the Ghost unit. It's impossible for anyone else to enter this code unless it's you. This is why it's an effective deterrent for criminals, since they could escape without your noticing and alerting them to your presence in your vehicle.

You can even move the Ghost between vehicles should you switch cars in your ownership so long as the new vehicle has a compatible CAN bus. It's an easy process that won't invalidate your warranty since it relies on the CAN data network. You don't have to alter your steering wheel or status indicators. The Ghost is a lot less expensive and simpler to install than wheel locks, tracking systems or trackers.

No key-fobs or LED indications to indicate its location

Many of us consider our vehicle to be a source of pride and happiness in our lives. With this being the case, it is understandable that some people will spend a considerable amount of money to keep their vehicle clean. It is essential to keep our cars safe.

Criminals are becoming more ruthless and can hack into keyless entry systems to steal your car even while the keys are in the ignition. They could even do this from the inside of your home. Criminals are able to employ a relay device to clone your car's unique signal and then start it without your knowledge. Although these vehicles are usually equipped with a tracker, this can be disabled using simple tricks.

Autowatch have developed a ground-breaking solution to prevent this called Ghost, the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser ghost that safeguards your vehicle unlike anything else available today. It's TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) certified and insurance approved - meaning it can save you money on car insurance.

This revolutionary device was designed in a way to be undetectable to thieves. It makes use of the buttons that are already present on your steering wheel and dashboard to create a unique pin sequence up to 20 digits long which must be entered in order to start the engine. This system cannot be detected by RF scanning or code-grabbing technologies. It can only be deactivated using an app for smartphones or key fob or ghost Immobiliser and tracker two smartphones.

It is also silent, so a thief wouldn't know it was in your car. And, because it is connected to the CAN network, it is unable to be disconnected from the ECU.

Other options include a valet function which allows you to turn off 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 to ensure you can drive as you require to. The device can be installed on different places in your vehicle. Our certified Ghost installers will install it so that there are no permanent marks left on the interior of your car.

No RF scanning technology, 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 key fobs and gain access to the computer in your car to create an empty key for your vehicle. It utilizes the buttons on your dashboard and steering wheel to connect with your vehicle. It's therefore completely hidden and hardly noticeable, since it is not visible. The Ghost is connected to the CAN data network of your vehicle, therefore there is no need for additional wiring.

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

A secret password of buttons is created using the buttons already present on your dash board and steering wheel that only you can identify (as with a PIN number on a credit card). When the button is pressed, the system will allow the engine to begin in service valet mode. This mode requires an additional PIN code or you can use the Autowatch App to unlock it using your phone. The app can also be used to lock and unlock your car so that you can leave it for valeting or to drive away without worrying about it being stolen or getting the wrong keys in it.

The Ghost is a discreet and cost-effective way to safeguard your vehicle from contactless theft. It is TASSA approved and may reduce your insurance costs, so you can drive confidently knowing that your pride and joy is safe. The Ghost is compatible with a variety of vehicles including motorhomes and vans and allows you to feel secure wherever you go. Call us today to book your free quote and installation of the Autowatch Ghost.

No extra wiring

The ghost immobiliser is placed directly in the vehicle, and is connected to the CAN data network. This is why it's so effective. The device doesn't require any after-market key fobs and instead utilizes the buttons on your current car's dashboard and steering wheel to create a unique PIN code sequence that must be entered before the engine is able to start. The sequence can be made as long or as short as you'd like and may include numbers or letters. It's as secure as a regular credit card. It can also be altered 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. However, due to the way the device works it is TASSA recognized and approved by a number of insurance companies as a security measure which helps reduce your insurance premiums.

It's a great choice for ghost immobiliser and tracker those who wish to ensure their vehicles are safe and secure while travelling abroad, or for valet parking and service businesses. The device can be set to Valet mode, which permits the driver to start the car and drive it with a limit of 30 mph speed limit without having to enter a pin code. It can then be deactivated and then activated when you return to your car.

This feature is particularly useful for those who drive their vehicles on a regular basis for example, valet service and taxi drivers. This feature can be used by family members as well as colleagues, friends or family members to start your car even if it's in the garage or being cleaned. The ghost immobiliser tracker can be reactivated by entering the PIN code once you're back with your car.

Unlike many other after - market security products The Ghost is completely sealed and small, which means it can be hidden in your vehicle. Its small size also means that there is no trace of the device and it will not damage your vehicle in any way.