What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?
Immobilisers are security devices that stop your car from starting without the correct fob or key. It can reduce your insurance premium for your car as well.
The ghost system generates a unique pin code that you can enter using the buttons on your vehicle's steering, centre console, or door panels. You can change it. Think of it as the PIN on credit card however, it is much more secure (up to 20 buttons). It is undetectable, and operates quietly on the CAN data network.
Easy to install
Ghost immobilisers are device that is attached to the engine of your vehicle to prevent it from being started without the correct PIN code. It is not only easy-to-install but also tamperproof, making it a great 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 on the market today. It prevents your vehicle from key cloning, hacking (relay attack) and even theft of the keys inside your home. It blocks the engine of your car until you enter your unique PIN or your app is used to permit the engine to begin.
It is not detectable by sophisticated scanners and cannot be deactivated with simple wire cutting. It's also unnoticeable to professional thieves employing these methods because it does not transmit signals that could easily be detected by diagnostic tools.
It utilizes the original buttons in your car (steering wheel, door panels or centre console) to generate a unique, changeable PIN code that is only known to you. It's entered with your smartphone or an unidentified button on the Ghost device, and it is impossible for any other driver to use this sequence to start your vehicle unless they are your. This is why it is a great way to deter criminals, since they can't escape without noticing them and alerting to their presence.
If you change vehicles during your ownership, you can transfer the Ghost from one vehicle to another so long as it's equipped with a CAN bus that's compatible. It's a really easy procedure that doesn't cause warranty voiding since it is part of the CAN data network and does not require any modification 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.
No LED indicators or key-fobs to indicate its location
It is not surprising that many of us spend an enormous amount of money to keep our vehicles clean. However, it's important that we ensure that our vehicle is secure.
Criminals are becoming more ruthless, and they can hack keyless entry systems to steal your car even though the keys are in the ignition. They can even do this inside your home. They can then employ relay devices to copy the unique signal from your car and then 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 an innovative method to avoid this issue, which is known as Ghost. It's the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser on the market that protects your vehicle like no other. It is TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) certified, tested and insurance approved – meaning you can save money on your auto insurance.
This unique device has been designed to be inaccessible to thieves and uses the buttons that are already present on your dashboard and steering wheel to generate a unique PIN sequence up to 20 digits in length that must be entered in order to start the engine. It is a system which cannot be detected using the use of RF scanning or code grabbing technology. It can only be removed by a smartphone application downloaded, your key fob or the presence of two smartphones.
It is also silent, so that thieves would not know that it is in your vehicle. Also, being connected to the CAN data network, there aren't wires to cut or be removed, which means it can't be disconnected from the ECU to disable the system.
Other features include a valet mode which allows your vehicle to be started up temporarily for service or cleaning purposes and a PIN change feature in the event that you forget your PIN, as well as the maintenance and service mode to allow you to drive your car when you require it. The device can be placed in different locations in your vehicle. Our certified Ghost installers will install it so that there aren't any permanent marks left on the interior of your vehicle.
No RF scanning or code-grabbing technology
The Ghost Immobiliser doesn't use RF scanning technology or code-grabbing, which is the method by which thieves target cars in order to steal key fobs and gain access to the computer in your car to make blank keys for your vehicle. It utilizes the buttons on your dashboard and the steering wheel to communicate with your vehicle. This is the reason it is extremely discreet and invisible, as you cannot see the device at all. The Ghost works with the CAN data network of your vehicle, therefore there is no need for additional wiring.
This prevents anyone starting your vehicle without a unique pin or smartphone authorisation. You will never have an empty car. This means that thieves who steal your vehicle using relay theft, key cloning or ECU swapping won't be able start it, and are more likely to leave the vehicle 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). The system will then start the engine in the service valet mode when you press. This mode will require a different PIN code, or you can use the Autowatch App to unlock the car using your smartphone. The app can be used to lock or unlock your vehicle. This allows you to leave your car to be cleaned, or leave the car without worrying about whether it could be stolen or that keys are not inside it.
The Ghost is an affordable and discreet solution to protect your vehicle from contactless theft. It is TASSA-approved and can reduce the cost of insurance. ghost immobilizer can drive in confidence knowing that you are protecting your prized possessions. The Ghost is suitable for a variety of different vehicles including vans and motorhomes So you'll be secure wherever you go. Contact us today to arrange your free estimate and installation of the Autowatch Ghost.
No extra wiring
Ghost immobilisers are installed directly into the vehicle and is connected to the CAN data network. This is why it's so efficient. It doesn't require any after - market key fobs and instead makes use of the buttons that are already on your car's steering wheel and dashboard to generate a unique PIN code that is entered before the engine can begin. This sequence can be made as long or short as you want and may include numbers or letters. It's as secure as a regular credit card. It is also possible to change it at anytime.
It is important to know that ghost is not Thatcham-approved, unlike wheel locks or other tracker devices made for after-market. It is TASSA-approved and a lot of insurance companies recognize it as a security instrument that can help reduce your premiums.
It is a great option for those looking to ensure their vehicles are safe and secure while traveling abroad or for valet parking and service companies. The device can be set to Valet mode, which allows the driver to start the car and drive with parameters like a 30mph speed limit without having to enter an entry code. It can then be deactivated and then activated when you return to your vehicle.
This feature is especially beneficial for people who use their vehicles on a regular basis, such as taxi drivers and valet services. This feature can be used by family members as well as colleagues, friends or family members to start your car while it is in the garage or being cleaned. The Ghost can be activated by entering the PIN code when you're back with your vehicle.
The Ghost is a small and completely sealed device that can be hidden in any area of your vehicle. Its small size also means there is no trace of the device and it will not damage your vehicle in any way.