Autowatch Ghost II Immobiliser Review

Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is the next generation in car security. It is inaccessible to thieves and cannot be started without a unique pin code or app authorisation.

The system is based on the CAN Data network of your vehicle. It's silent, which means it can't be detected using common radio signals or diagnostic tools. The system does not require any cutting of the electrical circuit.

What is a Ghost Immobiliser?

A Ghost Immobiliser is a gadget that protects your car against theft, by stopping the engine from running until you enter a unique pin code. It is a solution for a wide range of vehicles and, unlike a standard vehicle immobiliser, it doesn't need keys or fobs to operate. It is also extremely difficult to bypass or hack and operates silently, meaning that thieves would have to work quickly in order to get away without being caught.

It protects against key locking, signal jamming, and spoofing. These are all methods that thieves have used to unlock vehicles using standard immobiliser systems. The device prevents thieves from stealing keys through a search in your mailbox, or entering your home and taking the remote control. The device can stop thieves from driving off your joy even if they manage get the key. It will stop them from starting it until they enter the code.

Ghost immobilisers, unlike passive immobilisers which require a fob or key to be pressed to activate it, is designed to be completely sealed inside the engine. It is connected directly to the data circuit in the CAN of the vehicle. It makes use of buttons on your car's steering wheel, centre console or door panels to create an unique pin code that you must enter before the engine starts. The system can be set to a service mode, which allows your car to start and drive for short periods of time without the need for a PIN code. However, the service mode will end depending on speed and time.

As a result of the technology used, it is unable to be bypassed or hacked, even using high-tech equipment such as RF scanning or code grabbing devices. It is impossible to disable with an ordinary vehicle immobiliser since it doesn't transmit a signal as a standard immobiliser does and only connects directly to the CAN data circuit.

TASSA (Tracking & Aftermarket Security System Association) has now endorsed the Ghost immobiliser to be an insurance-approved product due to its cutting-edge technology and its ease of installation. We are a proud TASSA approved Ghost installer and can install the device into your vehicle to be used for insurance purposes.

How does a Ghost Immobiliser work?

In simple terms, an immobiliser functions by stopping your car from starting if the wrong key or fob is used. This is done by sending a code from the wrong key or fob to the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The ECU will not be able to recognize it and your car will not start. This is why it's crucial to ensure your car is fitted with an immobiliser by an approved and reputable professional.

At MotorGuard, we are the Midlands' leading vehicle security experts and installers. We offer an Autowatch Ghost immobiliser fitting service for a large variety of modern vehicles and you can be assured that your prized possession is safe from thieves.

The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is one of the first aftermarket CAN bus immobilisers and safeguards your vehicle from key-cloning, hacking, and theft. It's designed to go undetected by thieves because it doesn't have LED indicators or key fobs. It can be hidden in the wiring of your vehicle so that no extra hardware is needed.

After installation the system is connected to your vehicles CAN system and allows you to create a unique disarm sequence with your own pin code which you must enter to allow you to drive the vehicle. The pin code can be up to 20 presses long for Autowatch Ghost immobiliser added security. If you forget your pin code or if the button has broken, there is a secure emergency code that can be used. This will let your vehicle to start over again.

It is because the Ghost immobiliser isn't able to be bypassed or hacked that it's such a deterrent to thieves. It also TASSA (Tracking and Aftermarket Security Systems Association), which could reduce the cost of car insurance.

As technology continues to advance, ghost immobilisers are becoming more sophisticated. We recommend you contact an Autowatch Ghost fitter as soon as possible to protect your pride and joy. We can provide you with quality service whether you are purchasing a new vehicle or upgrading your current vehicle.

Is the Ghost Immobiliser a good fit with my car?

The Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser system that provides complete protection against modern vehicle theft. It offers protection against key cloning, car hacking, as well as ECU swapping. The latest TASSA verified Ghost-II systems also offers the ability to mark your vehicle and connect to the International Security Register enabling your insurance company to confirm that you have a genuine Ghost system installed.

Our Ghost Immobiliser prevents thieves from beginning your engine by requiring an individual pin code to be entered or the presence of your smartphone using our Autowatch application installed before it can be used. It works just as a pin code on a bankcard and makes it impossible for thieves to drive off with your pride and Joy without entering the correct pin or phone. Our Ghost Immobiliser System integrates into the CAN Data Network, so there is no need for wire cutting and it operates quietly. It is invisible to thieves and is not detected by sophisticated scanners or code grabbing techniques that other systems employ.

Once the Ghost is fitted by our expert fitters, it's completely invisible and undetectable to the naked eye. it uses the buttons in your vehicle such as those on the steering wheel, door panels, and the centre console to generate an individual pin code sequence which must be entered before your engine can begin to run, just like a password for a bank account. Then, it is connected to your smartphone via the Autowatch app, allowing you to go into a temporary "Service or Valet" mode which disables ghost for up 30 minutes while you give your vehicle to transportation or for service.

With the high level of personalisation and modification employed in today's vehicles, along with the fact that a majority of us are driving older vehicles it is not surprising that the number of stolen vehicles has increased dramatically. Many of these are costly and rare vehicles which can take months to repair after being stolen, so making sure your pride and joy is not at risk of becoming the next target is essential. A Ghost immobiliser is a reasonable investment that can keep your vehicle safe and can even be used to recover it if it does become stolen.

Does a Ghost Immobiliser operate on the cut principle?

Ghost immobilisers stop the engine of your vehicle from starting until an additional PIN is entered alongside your key fob. This prevents thieves from cloning your car keys or hacking into your car's security system. It also could encourage them to leave your car alone.

Once fitted, your ghost 11 immobiliser immobiliser will create an unique pin code of up to 20 digits through the buttons on your vehicle (steering wheel or centre console, or door panels) which you must enter to start your car. The code sequence must be entered every time you drive your car, similar to a PIN password on credit cards. This code can easily be reset by entering a number sequence into the Ghost app.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser and tracker II CAN has two deactivation options for valet and services, which allow you to temporarily start your car with no access code - similar to a keyfob - while it is in the garage or at valet parking services. The immobiliser then will be activated automatically when the car is parked.

The Ghost is unlike other security devices available on the market. It doesn't come with any LED indicators, and it operates in a silent manner by utilizing the CAN data network in your vehicle. It is also not prone to the same types of circuit cuts as many other security devices, since it doesn't use radio waves.

It can also be hidden and discretely installed, making it difficult for thieves to discover. It is also unnoticeable by advanced scanning tools or technology that grabs codes, which are often employed to identify or disable security devices.

The Ghost is an advanced high-end, high-end CAN bus immobiliser. It offers superior protection against key replicating and relay theft as in addition to car hacking. It is simple to set up and is not detected by thieves. It is not able to be deactivated by simple wire cutting. This makes it an essential for any driver who wants to safeguard their vehicle.