What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

An immobiliser is a device that prevents your car from starting without the correct fob or key. It can help to lower your insurance premium for your car as well.

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

Easy to install

A ghost immobiliser or PIN code blocker is a device that is installed on the engine of your car that prevents it from being started if the PIN code is not entered correctly. It's not just easy to install but also tamperproof and therefore a good option for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser and it protects your vehicle like nothing else available today. It stops your vehicle from key cloning, hacking (relay attack) and even the theft of the actual keys from inside your home by blocking the engine of your car until you enter your unique PIN, or your app is used to allow the engine to begin.

It isn't detectable by sophisticated scanners and can't be disarmed with simple wire cutting. It is also undetectable to professional thieves employing these methods because it does not transmit signals that can easily be detected using diagnostic tools.

It utilizes the original buttons in your car (steering wheel, door panels or centre console) to generate a unique, changeable PIN code sequence that is only known by you. The code is entered using your smartphone or a secret button located on the Ghost unit. It is not possible for anyone else to use this sequence without your permission. This is why it is a great way to deter criminals, since they can't escape without being aware of them and alerting you to their presence.

You can even transfer the Ghost between vehicles should you change cars during the course of ownership as long as the new vehicle has a compatible CAN bus. It's a really easy process that does not cause warranty voiding since it is connected to the CAN data network and does not require any modifications to your steering wheel or status indicator. The Ghost is a lot less expensive and simpler to install than wheel locks, tracking systems, or trackers.

There are no key-fobs, LEDs or other indicators to give away the location of the vehicle.

We all consider our cars to be a pride and happiness in our lives. With this in mind, it is understandable that some people will spend a considerable amount of money on keeping it clean. It is essential to keep our cars safe.

Unfortunately, criminals have become increasingly bold and can hack into your vehicle's keyless entry systems, allowing them to steal your car even when keys are in the ignition, or even inside the house. They can then use relay devices to clone the unique signal from your car and start it without even knowing. Even though these vehicles are generally equipped with a tracker it is possible to disable with a few tricks.

Autowatch has come up with a revolutionary solution to prevent this, dubbed Ghost. It is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser on the market that protects your vehicle like nothing else. It is TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) certified, tested and approved by insurance companies, meaning you can save money on your auto insurance.

This innovative device was designed to be inaccessible by thieves. It utilizes the buttons on your steering and dashboard to generate a unique 20-digit code that needs to be entered in order to start the vehicle. It is a system which cannot be detected with RF scanning or code grabbing technology. It can only be disabled by a smartphone app installed, your key fob or the presence of two smartphones.

It's also completely silent so that thieves would not realize that it's in your vehicle. Also, being connected to the CAN data network, there aren't wires that need to be cut or removed, so it is not disconnected from the ECU to bypass the system.

Other features include a valet mode which allows your car to be started up temporarily for service or cleaning purposes as well as a PIN change function in the event of forgetting your PIN, and a service and maintenance mode so that you can still drive your car if you need it. The device can be placed in different locations in your car. Our certified Ghost installers will install it to ensure that there are no permanent marks left on the interior of your car.

No RFID scanning or code-grabbing technology

The Ghost Immobiliser doesn't use RF scanning technology or code-grabbing, which is how thieves target vehicles to get key fobs stolen and gain access to the computer of your car to create blank keys for your car. Instead, it makes use of the buttons that are already present in your steering wheel and dashboard to communicate with your car. This is the reason it is completely invisible and unnoticeable because you can't see the device in any way. The Ghost works with the CAN data network of your vehicle, so no additional wiring is required.

This prevents anyone starting your vehicle without a pin number, or smartphone authorisation. You will never have an empty car. This means that even if your car is stolen via key cloning, relay theft, or ECU swapping thieves won't be able to start your car, making them more likely to leave it alone in fear of being found.

The buttons on the steering wheel and dash are used to create a hidden 'password.' This code is only known by you (like the PIN on a credit card). The system will then start 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 from your phone. The app can be used to lock or unlock your vehicle. This lets you leave your car stolen with ghost immobiliser to be cleaned, or leave the car without worrying about whether it could be stolen or 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 reduce insurance costs. You can drive with confidence knowing that you are safeguarding your most precious possessions. The Ghost is suitable for many different types of vehicles including vans and motorhomes, so you can feel safe wherever you are. Call us today for your free quote and installation of the Autowatch Ghost.

No extra wiring

The ghost immobilise immobiliser is installed directly in the vehicle and is connected to the CAN data network. This is the reason it is so effective. The device doesn't require any after-market key fobs and instead utilizes the buttons on your current car's steering wheel and dashboard to create an individual PIN code sequence which is entered before the engine can start. This sequence can be made as long or short as you want and can include numbers or letters. It's as secure as a standard credit card. It can also be altered at anytime.

It's crucial to understand that ghost is not Thatcham-approved unlike wheel locks, or other tracker devices that are made by aftermarket. However, due to the way the device operates, it's TASSA recognized and approved by many insurance companies as a security measure that can lower your premiums.

As a result of its discreet method of working it is not able to be spotted by thieves. It is an ideal choice for those looking to ensure that their vehicles are secure and safe while traveling abroad or with valet parking & service companies. The device can be set to Valet mode, which permits the driver to start the car and drive with a limit of 30 mph speed limit without needing to enter the pin code. The device can be deactivated and then reactivated when you return to your car.

This feature is particularly beneficial for those who make use of their vehicles, such as taxi drivers or valet services. This feature can be used by family members as well as colleagues, friends or family members to start your car while it's in the garage or Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker being washed. When you return to possession and the Ghost can be reactivated using the PIN code.

The Ghost is a tiny and fully sealed product that can be concealed in any area of your vehicle. Its small size also means that there is no evidence of the device, and it will not cause any damage to your vehicle in any way.