What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?
Immobilisers are security devices that prevent your car from being started without the correct key or fob. It also can help reduce your car insurance costs.
The ghost system makes use of the buttons on your vehicle’s steering wheel or centre console, or door panels to generate a unique pin code sequence that you can modify and think of it as being like the PIN for credit cards but much more secure (up to 20 button presses). It is completely invisible and operates on the CAN network.
Easy to install
A ghost immobiliser is a device that is installed to the engine of your vehicle to stop it from being started without the correct PIN. It’s not just easy to install but also tamper-proof and therefore an ideal choice for those who own a car in Bolton Rochdale.
The Ghost is the world’s first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser, and Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker it protects your vehicle like nothing else on the market today. It protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking (relay attack) and even the theft of your keys inside your home. It blocks the engine of your car until you enter your unique PIN, or your app is used to allow the engine to start.
Since it is part of the CAN data network of your vehicle there is no additional wiring to be added, which means it can’t be detected by sophisticated scanners, or even deactivated by simple wire cutting. It’s also unnoticeable by professional thieves who employ these methods since it doesn’t transmit signals that can be picked up using diagnostic tools, and it does not emit a distinct chirp when activated as do other systems available.
It uses your original buttons in your car (steering wheel doors, door panels, or the centre console) to generate a unique and changeable PIN code sequence that is only accessible to you. The code is entered using your smartphone or an unidentified button on the Ghost device, and it is impossible for any other driver to use this sequence to start the car unless they are yourself. This is the reason it is so effective to deter criminals, since they can’t escape without being aware of them and alerting you to their presence.
If you change vehicles during your ownership, Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker you can transfer the ghost immobiliser fitter from one vehicle to another so long as it has a CAN bus that’s compatible. It’s a simple procedure that won’t void your warranty, as it relies on the CAN data network. It’s not necessary to modify your steering wheel or status indicators. The best thing about the Ghost is that it’s much cheaper and easier to install than an a wheel lock, tracking system, or a tracker.
There are no key-fobs, LEDs or other indicators to indicate its location
Many of us consider our car to be a source of pride and happiness in our lives. With this in mind, it is natural that some are willing to spend a lot of money on keeping their vehicle clean. It is essential to ensure that our cars are safe.
Unfortunately the criminals have become more brazen and are able to hack into keyless entry systems, allowing them to steal your car even whilst keys are in the ignition or in the house. These criminals can then use a relay device to duplicate your car stolen with ghost immobiliser‘s unique signal and start the engine without you even knowing. Although these vehicles are usually equipped with a tracker, this can be easily disabled using simple tricks.
Autowatch has come up with an innovative solution to stop this, called Ghost. It’s the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser on the market that protects your vehicle like nothing else. It’s TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) confirmed and insurance approved – meaning it can save you money on car insurance.
This unique device has been designed in a way to be inaccessible to thieves and uses the buttons on your dashboard and steering wheel to create a unique pin sequence of up to 20 digits in length that is required to enter in order to start the engine. The system is not able to be detected by RF scanning or code-grabbing technologies. It can only be disarmed with the smartphone app or your key fob or two smartphones.
It’s also completely silent so a thief would never be aware that it’s inside your vehicle. Furthermore because it is connected to the CAN data network, there are no wires to cut or be removed so it cannot be disconnected from the ECU to bypass the system.
Other features include a valet function that allows your car to be turned off temporarily to perform cleaning or maintenance and a PIN change feature in the event of forgetting your PIN and a service and maintenance mode so that you can still drive your car when you require it. The device can be installed at various locations within your car. Our certified Ghost installers will install it so that there aren’t permanent marks left on the interior of your vehicle.
No RF scanning technology or code-grabbing technology.
The Ghost Immobiliser doesn’t use RF scanning technology or code-grabbing, which is the method by which thieves target vehicles to get key fobs stolen and gain access to the computer in your car to generate blank keys for your vehicle. It uses the buttons on your dashboard and the steering wheel to communicate with your vehicle. This is why it’s so discreet and undetectable, as you cannot see that it is there in any way. This is also why no additional wiring is required, since the Ghost works with the CAN data network in your vehicle, which means there are no circuit cuts during installation or operation and is silent.
This means that no one can start 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 replication, relay theft or ECU swapping, thieves will not be capable of starting your vehicle, which makes them more likely to abandon it to avoid being arrested.
A secret password of buttons is created by combining the existing buttons on your dash board and steering wheel that only you can identify (as with a PIN number on a credit card). The system will start the engine in the service valet mode when pressed. This mode requires a different PIN code, or you can use the Autowatch App to unlock it from your phone. The app can also be used to lock and unlock your vehicle, allowing you to leave it for valeting or driving away without worrying about it being stolen or getting keys that are not correct.
The ghost 2 immobiliser installation is a subtle and cost-effective solution to help safeguard your vehicle from theft via contactless. It is TASSA-approved and may reduce the cost of insurance. You can drive in confidence knowing that you are safeguarding your most precious possessions. The Ghost is compatible with a variety of vehicles such as motorhomes and vans and allows you to be safe wherever you travel. To get a free quote and installation of the Autowatch Ghost, call us today.
No extra wiring
The ghost immobiliser is installed directly in the vehicle and is connected to the CAN data network. This is the reason it’s so effective. The device doesn’t require keys from the market however, instead it uses the buttons on your current car steering wheel and dashboard to create unique PIN sequence that must be entered before the motor is able to begin. This sequence can be as long or as short as you like and can even include numbers or letters which makes it as secure as credit card. It can also be changed at any time.
It is crucial to mention that unlike the wheel lock or other after-market tracker devices, ghost is not an approved product by Thatcham. The device is TASSA-approved and a lot of insurance companies recognize it as a security device which can reduce your premiums.
It is a great option for those who want to ensure their vehicles are safe and secure when traveling abroad, or for valet parking and service companies. The device has a Valet mode that can be turned on which allows the driver to begin and drive the car with set parameters such as 30mph speed limit, without having to enter the pin code. The device can be deactivated and then fully activated when returning to the car.
This feature is especially beneficial for those who use their vehicles on a regular basis for example, taxi drivers and valet services. It can also be utilized by family members, friends or work colleagues allowing them to temporarily start your car while it’s in the garage for maintenance or washing. Once you are back in possession and the Ghost can be reactivated by using the PIN code.
In contrast to other after – market security products unlike other security products that are sold aftermarket, the Ghost is sealed in its entirety and extremely small, which means it can be hidden anywhere inside your vehicle. The Ghost’s size is small, which makes it almost undetectable and won’t harm your vehicle in any way.