Why You Need a Ghost 2 Immobiliser Fitting Near Me
Modern day thieves can take vehicles in less than a minute. They use the cars OBD port to hack the ECU & then duplicate a new key, all from an unnoticed laptop inside the car.
The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser prevents this by sending pin codes to the buttons on your vehicle (steering wheels and central console). It is completely undetectable to anyone in your vehicle.
No key fobs, or LED indicators to reveal its location
The ghost immobiliser is the best method to protect against keyless entry theft and key cloning. This device protects your vehicle from these types of attacks by blocking the engine after a correct pin code is entered. This is an extremely efficient method of protecting your vehicle, and car insurance companies recognise it as a safety measure that can help reduce the cost of your policy.
The way the ghost works is by connecting to your vehicles CAN data network, once installed by us at Car Theft Solutions it will only start when you press the exact sequence of buttons using your personalised override code. This means that any attempt to start the vehicle without entering this code will be met by a loud siren and the engine will not start. The thief will then realise that they’ve been caught and will likely to leave the vehicle and escape.
This system has the advantage of not transmitting any signals like a tracker. Thieves aren’t able to make use of RF receivers to pinpoint your ghost immobiliser birmingham unit’s location. It also doesn’t emit any IR (infrared) signals like the typical remote key fobs to control the device or tracker do, which makes it extremely difficult to deceive or hack.
Another benefit of the ghost is that it has a valet mode that can be activated when you surrender your vehicle to a valet service or parking. This will turn off the immobiliser can for 30mph and permit you to use your vehicle in normal fashion with your key fob. When the vehicle is set up again the Ghost will regain full function.
If you’d like to know more about the Ghost immobiliser or want us to install it in your vehicle, contact us at Car Theft Solutions today. We are a family-owned business with more than 10 years’ experience in security for vehicles. This includes the Ghost immobiliser installation. We are a Thatcham approved installer of Ghost products and have built our name on customer satisfaction.
No hacking, cloning, or cloning
The Autowatch Ghost is one of the most advanced immobilisers on the market. It protects your car from hacking or key cloning, making it virtually impossible to steal. The only way to steal your car is to physically remove it. Even then, they wouldn’t be able start the engine.
This is because, unlike other immobilisers that only prevent the car from starting if they don’t have your fob this system actually shuts off your engine control unit so that the vehicle cannot start. It works by sending a signal to buttons on your steering wheel and door panel, as well as your centre console that can only be deactivated by entering the correct pin code It is this feature that makes the Ghost difficult to break.
Its sleek and discreet design allows it to seamlessly into your car without the necessity of additional keys or LED indicators. It functions independently of your factory tracker or alarm. It is also a CAN bus immobiliser which means that it is part of the control area network of your vehicle and is not interfering with any other devices such as the built-in key fob or alarm.
This unique technology is not detectable by thieves and other systems that rely on codes grabbing and RF scanning. It simply sends pin codes that are silently transmitted through the buttons on your car’s steering wheel or door panels, or central console. The auto ghost immobiliser is a revolutionary device that defends your vehicle from keyless entry and smart key theft by generating an individual, unique pin code that needs to be entered to disarm it.
With the growing number of keys-less entry vehicles on the road The thieves are becoming sophisticated and using cloning equipment that can be bought on the internet or in the classifieds for less than PS15. The cloned key fob could be used to gain access to the vehicle. The standard immobiliser can only stop the car from starting if the thief has your original key fob. This is not enough protection, and it’s easy for criminals jam or spoof signals to unlock your car.
Valet mode
A standard immobiliser fitted to your vehicle has an electronic chip that transmits an alert when you press the key fob button, the system will then search for the particular code you have sent from the key to start the car. If the correct signal isn’t received, the system will cut off the signal and prevent the engine from starting. This is the fundamental principle behind all aftermarket immobilisers and is a vital security measure to ensure that your car isn’t stolen even if someone else has your keys or a device that can enhance the signal of your key fob.
Ghost immobilisers do more than simply stop this. The system, which is located on the CAN bus of your Mercedes, is programmed with a unique PIN code push sequence that must be entered to start the vehicle. The sequence is then encrypted in your app, ghost 2 immobiliser fitting near Me and no other person can access it without the same unique pin as you.
The system will also stop cloning, signal jamming and hacking (which thieves may use to get around the immobiliser on your vehicle). This means that if a thief does manage to get your car keys or key fob they won’t be in a position to start your car even if they’re parked within the distance of a few feet. They might only steal your car on a flatbed truck and that’s highly unlikely.
Valet mode is a useful feature that is included with your ghost immobiliser birmingham immobiliser. When it is turned on, the glove box and trunk of your vehicle will be locked. This means that anyone trying to steal your car won’t have anything valuable to take. It also limits the speed of your Tesla to ensure that it cannot be driven over 70mph and will disable ludicrous mode. It will also lock your driver profiles and hide your home or work addresses so that no one else can access your personal data on your Tesla dashboard.
If you wish to utilize your vehicle for ghost 2 immobiliser fitting near me valet parking or service reasons, simply choose the ‘Valet/Service’ mode on your dashboard application and then enter your 4-digit valet number on the touchscreen. The alarm will cease to work, however the car won’t start until you have entered an authentic pin. This is perfect for people who have to hand their vehicle to other people, such as garage mechanics and taxi drivers.
The first-ever aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser
The Autowatch Ghost is the world’s first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser. It provides security that is unmatched by anything available today. It safeguards you from key cloning or hacking, and even the theft of keys. This is accomplished by working with your vehicle’s current interface. It doesn’t require any additional fobs or remotes and instead works with the vehicle’s data network, CAN. This makes it a ‘stealth device.
The device is a hidden circuit board that connects to the engine management system of your car (ECU) and works silently. Once activated, it’ll prevent the car from starting unless a PIN is entered. This is the number that you will receive when you request an installation. This number is required to activate valet mode, turn off the alarm or allow you to drive away in the car of a friend (if they have a Ghost installed too).
It is designed to be invisible from the interior of your vehicle. It does not emit radio signals, but it does emit sounds when it is activated. It can be installed in a variety of locations, making it almost impossible to detect. It is also low-maintenance and can be fitted in conjunction with other systems, such as a tracker (Brand dependant) to provide the most complete anti-theft system.
Many people opt for an immobiliser ghost because they feel that the existing security measures aren’t sufficient to safeguard their pride and joy. Whilst physical deterrents like steering wheel locks and wheel clamps are a good option, they are not actually considered “theft proof” by thieves as they can be defeated easily using the right tools. Ghost immobilisers, however, can’t be bypassed by a thief because it is hidden inside the vehicle. If activated would shut down components such as the starter motor or fuel system.
The most appealing aspect is that ghost car immobiliser immobilisers can be installed for as little as PS450 which is less than the cost of other products available on the market. And it actually does protect your vehicle from being taken away! If you’re looking to add an extra layer of protection to your car’s pride and joy Contact us today so we can book it in for you. We accept credit cards and provide a three-month, credit that is interest-free through Klarna.