Ghost Immobiliser Review

As car theft increases and the number of car theft victims increases, people are always looking for ways to stop it. Ghost immobilisers do exactly that.

It's the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser that is protected against key cloning or hacking and stops thieves from stealing your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals

Contrary to other devices for physical protection against theft like wheel locks for steering wheels and wheel clamps, ghost immobilisers have been designed to be hidden and inaccessible. They are integrated into the buttons of your vehicle they protect against key hacking, cloning and ECU swapping and even key theft. Ghost immobilisers prevent the engine from running until you enter a chosen PIN code sequence alongside your key fob. The PIN code can be as long as up to 20 presses long, and can be changed by the driver using an app or buttons on the vehicle. If you lose your pin, a button fails or you sell your vehicle there's an emergency pin code that is unique to every device that can be used to reset the system.

In addition Ghost immobilisers aren't detected by diagnostic tools and don't emit radio frequency signals so thieves aren't able to employ sophisticated RF scanning technologies to detect the presence of an immobiliser. They also use CAN data network, which doesn't require cutting wires for installation and is more quiet.

Although ghost immobilisers may not be Thatcham approved but they are TASSA approved and some insurers offer lower rates on insurance for vehicles that have an aftermarket immobiliser fitted. However, they are recognized as an additional layer of security that can deter thieves.

Autowatch Ghost is unlike factory-fitted immobilisers as it is compatible with a range of vehicles such as vans and motorhomes. It also works with electric cars as well as ride-on lawnmowers and motorhomes. This makes it more adaptable than other anti-theft devices and can be combined with vehicle trackers to provide the most complete security for your car package.

If you'd like to know more about securing your vehicle by using the brand new ghost 2 immobiliser cost [go directly to Web 011 Dmonster] immobiliser from Autowatch Contact us here at MotorGuard. We are the Midlands leading car installation and security specialists. We can provide you with a professional and friendly service that will help secure your pride and happiness. We offer a no-obligation quote on all our products and services. We are also able to help you choose the best system for your car.

No key fobs or LED indicators

Ghost immobilisers are integrated into the wiring of your vehicle, so they cannot be removed or overridden. It is also more difficult to find or hack since it doesn't use key-fobs or LED indicators.

The device is connected to your vehicle's CAN (Control Area Network) system and enabling a unique PIN code push sequence that you choose - which can be as long as 20 digits long - that must be entered before your Range Rover or Land Rover J will start. This is similar to the way you enter the pin code to protect your credit card. It is also not affected by the process of cloning or ECU swapping that would normally disable your factory immobiliser.

It is small and weatherproof, making it nearly impossible to spot by a thief. It communicates with the CAN bus, so it is quiet and hard to spot. This makes it an ideal complement to your security system and is particularly useful since it can be used in conjunction with other Autowatch technologies, such as the Ghost Bluetooth tag, which allows you to start your vehicle without having to enter your PIN or use the ghost app.

Another benefit of the ghost immobiliser is that it will not leave any visible marks on the interior of your car, which can be an issue with other security products sold on the market. This is especially attractive for those who wish to keep their car as original as possible when it comes to reselling.

The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser, which is a approved product by TASSA, could lower the cost of insurance because it reduces your chances of your vehicle being robbed. It is available for purchase from MotorGuard the Midlands' leading security expert for vehicles and installer. Our highly trained installers are ready to install this secluded and reliable security system for your pride and joy. You can contact us now to discuss your needs or book an appointment at our workshop in Coventry.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Contrary to key fobs that require a code to unlock the ECU and then start your car ghost immobilisers connect to the vehicle's ECU via its own CAN data network. They are therefore unnoticeable, silent and unhackable by diagnostic tools. Furthermore, the technology in these systems means that they can be installed to a diverse variety of vehicles, including trucks, motorhomes and plant machinery.

Our Autowatch Ghost system has been designed to offer complete protection against theft. It works to prevent your vehicle being started unless you have either the unique PIN or the smartphone application with the ghost application installed on it. This is a remarkably high level of security that will protect your vehicle against key copying. Hacking and ECU Swapping.

It is so secure as it does not require any additional components such as key fobs or LED indicators. Instead, it uses your existing buttons on the steering wheel and door panels to generate a changeable sequence that must be entered before your car can begin. It can be as long as 20 steps long and functions similarly to a PIN code on your credit card.

In addition, the device is completely concealed and won't divulge the location of the device to burglars. It also doesn't use radio waves and operates on the CAN network, making it totally inaccessible to thieves using scanners with RF.

A lot of car thieves will try and remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to avoid detection. However this technique is only attainable by professionals who have access to specialist equipment. Ghost immobilisers protect your vehicle from a variety of types of vehicle thefts.

In addition, it can also be paired with an iPhone that you'll need to have if you are planning to start the engine of your vehicle when it is in a garage at work or at home. The app will recognize the phone and allow you to drive without needing a PIN. This feature is available for any model of Autowatch Ghost, and you can connect as many smartphones to it as you like.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser System is a discrete silent, next-generation device that safeguards your vehicle unlike any other. It is impossible to start the vehicle without your PIN code or app authorisation. It stops signal jamming, device spoofing, and key cloning which are common techniques used to bypass normal immobilisers.

The Ghost is a unit that is 'hidden' in the wiring harness in your dash. The device connects to the data network in your CAN vehicle and communicates with the engine control units which makes it impossible to start your car if you do not follow the correct sequence. The device is small and weatherproof, making it invisible to thieves. It can be hidden in a dash panel, beneath the steering wheel, or any other area of the vehicle.

Installation is quick and easy, with most installations taking just two hours. We will show you how the Ghost functions in detail and provide the owner manuals and Installation certification. We also give you an emergency card.

We are the only company to have this level of accreditation in Ireland. This means that you can be certain that you will receive a expert and high-quality installation.

The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. It can be added to motorbikes, motorhomes and caravans and ride-on lawnmowers. Immobilisers can be fitted to any vehicle, as long as it is powered by an energy source.

The Ghost Immobiliser creates a secret disarming sequence (like a pin code) using the buttons on the original key fob that came with your vehicle. This sequence must be entered prior to you start the engine. The driver is able to modify the sequence at any time. It can be comprised of up to 20 actions. This is a better method of security when compared to using a key fob, because nobody else will be able to drive your car. This prevents thieves from hacking the system' to gain access to the key code or any information that is transmitted to the ECU of the vehicle from it.