What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

Immobilisers are security devices that prevent your car from starting without the correct key or fob. It also can help reduce the cost of car insurance.

The ghost system creates a unique pin code using the buttons on your vehicle's steering wheel, centre console or door panels. You can alter it. Think of it like an PIN for credit card, but much safer (up to 20 button presses). It is invisible and silently works through the CAN network.

Easy to install

Ghost immobilisers or PIN code blocker is a device that is installed on the engine of your car that stops it from being started if the PIN code is not entered correctly. It's not only simple to install, but also tamper-proof making it an ideal choice for those who own a car in Bolton Rochdale.

The ghost immobiliser car is an immobiliser CAN bus that is more secure than anything else on the market today. It stops your vehicle from key cloning, hacking (relay attack) and even the theft of the actual keys from inside your home. It also blocks the engine of your vehicle until you enter your unique PIN, or your application is used to allow the engine to start.

It's not detected by sophisticated scanners and cannot be deactivated with simple wire cutting. It is also inaccessible to professional thieves employing these methods because it doesn't transmit signals that can easily be detected by diagnostic tools.

It makes use of the buttons you have in your car (steering wheel, door panels or centre console) to create a unique and programmable PIN code that is only known to you. The code is entered using your smartphone or a secret button on the Ghost device. It is also impossible for any other driver to use this sequence to start the vehicle unless they are your. This is the reason it is so effective to deter criminals, as they can't escape without being aware of them and alerting you to their presence.

You can also move the Ghost between vehicles if you change cars during the course of ownership as long as the new vehicle has a compatible CAN bus. It's a simple process that doesn't void your warranty since it uses the CAN data network. You don't need to alter your steering wheel or status indicators. The Ghost is so much cheaper and easier to install than wheel locks, tracking systems or trackers.

No key-fobs or LED indications to reveal the location of the vehicle.

We all consider our vehicle to be a source of pride and happiness in our lives, with this being the case it is natural that some will spend a significant amount of money to keep it clean. It is crucial to ensure that our cars are safe.

Unfortunately, criminals have become increasingly bold and can hack into the vehicle's keyless entry systems allowing them to take your car even when keys are in the ignition or inside the house. Criminals are able to utilize a relay device in order to duplicate your car's unique signal and then start it without you knowing. These vehicles are typically equipped with trackers, however they can be deactivated with a few simple tricks.

Autowatch has come up with a revolutionary solution to stop this, dubbed Ghost, the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser, which will protect your car unlike anything else available today. It's TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) verified and is insurance-approved, which means it could save you money on car insurance.

This revolutionary device was developed to be unnoticeable by thieves. It makes use of the buttons on your dashboard and steering to generate a unique 20-digit code that needs to be entered in order to start the vehicle. The system cannot be detected by codes-grabbing or RF scanning. It can only be disarmed with the smartphone app or your key fob or two smartphones.

It's also completely silent so that thieves would not know that it is in your vehicle. Also, being connected to the CAN data network, there are no wires to cut or be removed, so it is not disconnected from the ECU to bypass the system.

Other options include a valet function that lets you start your car temporarily for cleaning or maintenance, a PIN-change function in case you forget your PIN and a maintenance and service mode so you can drive as you require to. The device can be placed on different places in your vehicle. Our certified Ghost installers will install it to ensure that there are no permanent marks on the interior of your car.

No RF scanning or code-grabbing technology

The Ghost immobiliser ghost (please click the following article) does not use codes-grabbing or RF scanning technology that is the primary way that thieves target cars to steal key fobs, and gain access to the computer in your car to create an unlocked key for your vehicle. It makes use of the buttons on your dashboard as well as the steering wheel to communicate with your vehicle. This is why it's completely invisible and unnoticeable because you can't see that the device is there in any way. This also means that no additional wiring is required, since the Ghost will function with your vehicle's CAN data network This means that there are no circuit cuts during installation or operation and is silent.

It stops anyone from beginning your car without a unique pin or smartphone authorisation, so you will never have an empty vehicle. This means that thieves who steal your vehicle via relay theft or key cloning, or ECU swapping won't be able to start it, and are more likely to leave your car completely.

The buttons on the steering wheel and dash are used to create a secret password. This code is only known by you (like PINs on a credit card). The system will begin the engine in service valet mode when pressed. This mode requires a different PIN or you can open it using the Autowatch App on your smartphone. The app can also be used to lock and unlock your car, allowing you to leave it to valet or to drive away without having to worry about it being stolen or having the wrong keys in it.

The Ghost is a cost-effective and discreet way to safeguard your vehicle from theft via contactless. It is TASSA approved and may lower your insurance costs so you can drive confidently knowing that your prized possession is safe. The Ghost is compatible with a variety of vehicles, including vans and motorhomes, so that you can be confident wherever you travel. Call us today to book your free estimate and installation of the Autowatch Ghost.

No extra wiring

The ghost immobiliser is mounted directly in the vehicle and is connected to the CAN data network. This is why it's so efficient. The device doesn't need keys from the market however, instead it uses the buttons of your existing dashboard and steering wheel to generate unique PIN sequence that must be entered before the motor can begin. This sequence can be created as long or short as you'd like and can contain numbers or letters. It's as secure as a regular credit card. It can also be altered at anytime.

It is crucial to mention that, unlike wheel locks or other after - market tracker devices, ghost isn't thatcham-approved. However, due to the way the device works it is TASSA approved and recognised by many insurance companies as a safety measure that can lower the cost of your insurance.

It's a great choice for those who wish to keep their cars safe and secure when traveling abroad, or for valet parking and service companies. The device can be set to Valet mode, which permits the driver of the vehicle to start the car and drive it with parameters such as a 30mph speed limit without entering a pin code. The device can be deactivated and then fully activated after returning to the vehicle.

This feature is particularly beneficial for those who utilize their vehicles, for example taxi drivers or valet services. It can also be utilized for family, friends or work colleagues allowing them to temporarily start your car while it's in the garage for maintenance or a wash. The Ghost can then be reactivated by entering the PIN code once you're back with your car stolen with ghost immobiliser.

Unlike many other after-market security products The Ghost is fully sealed and extremely small, which means it can be hidden in your vehicle. Its small size also means that there is no trace of the device, and it will not damage your vehicle in any way.