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What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

Immobilisers are security devices that stop your car from starting without the correct fob or key. It also helps lower your car insurance rates.

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

Easy to install

A ghost immobiliser is a device that is fitted to the engine of your vehicle to stop it from being started without the correct PIN code. It's not only simple to install, but also tamper-proof making it an excellent choice for those who own a car in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is an immobiliser for the CAN bus that safeguards your vehicle better than anything else available today. It protects your vehicle against key-cloning and hacking (relay attacks) as well as the theft of keys from your home. By blocking the engine it stops your vehicle from being targeted by hackers.

It is not detectable by sophisticated scanners and can't be destroyed with a simple wire cutting. It's also unnoticeable by professional thieves who employ these methods because it doesn't emit signals that can be picked up by diagnostic tools and does not emit a distinctive chirp when activated like many other systems available.

The device makes use of the buttons that are on your car (steering wheels, door panels or centre consoles) to generate an unique and reversible PIN sequence that only you can access. The code is entered using your smartphone or a secret button on the Ghost device. It is also impossible for anyone else to use this sequence to start the car unless they are you. This is why it's a good deterrent to criminals as there's no way they could make a getaway without you noticing and alerting them to the presence of your vehicle.

You can even move the Ghost between vehicles if you change cars during your ownership as long as the new vehicle has a compatible CAN bus. It's an easy procedure that doesn't affect your warranty since it is connected to the CAN data network and doesn't require any modification to your steering wheel or status indicator. The Ghost is a lot less expensive and easier to install than wheel locks, tracking systems, or trackers.

No LED indicators or key-fobs to give away its location

Many of us consider our car to be a pride and happiness in our lives. With this being the case it is not surprising that some will spend a considerable amount of money to keep it clean. It is essential to ensure that our cars are safe.

Criminals are getting more daring and can attack keyless entry systems to steal your vehicle even while the keys are in the ignition. They can even do this inside your home. They can then make use of relay devices to duplicate the unique signal from your car and start it without even knowing. Although these vehicles are usually equipped with a tracker this can be disabled using simple tricks.

Autowatch has developed an innovative solution to stop this issue, which is known as ghost autowatch immobiliser. It's the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser on the market that safeguards your vehicle like nothing else. It is TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association), verified and approved by insurance companies, meaning you can save money on your car insurance.

This revolutionary device was designed that it is undetectable to thieves and uses the buttons that are already present on your steering wheel and dashboard to create a unique PIN sequence that can be up to 20 digits long which must be entered in order to start the engine. The system cannot be detected by RF scanning or code-grabbing technologies. It can only be deactivated using the smartphone app, your key fob, or two smartphones.

It's also quiet so thieves wouldn't know that it was in your car. Furthermore, since it is connected to the CAN network, it is unable to be disconnected from the ECU.

Other features include a valet function that allows your car to be started up temporarily to perform cleaning or maintenance and a PIN change feature in the event that you forget your PIN and a service and maintenance mode to allow you to drive your car if you need it. The device can be hidden in a number of different locations in your vehicle. the installation is performed by our vetted Ghost installers to ensure that there are no permanent marks left on your interior. This ensures that it is suitable to be resold.

No RFID scanning or code-grabbing technology

The Ghost Immobiliser does not use RF scanning or code-grabbing technology which is the primary way that thieves target cars to steal the key fobs, and gain access to your car's computer to create an empty key for your vehicle. Instead, it makes use of the buttons you already have in your steering wheel and dashboard to communicate with your car. It's therefore extremely discreet and hardly noticeable, since it isn't visible. This also means that no additional wiring is required, since the ghost 2 immobiliser cost will function with your vehicle's CAN data networks, which means there are no circuit cuts during installation or operation and is quiet.

It blocks anyone from getting your car started without a unique pin or smartphone authorization which means you'll never be left with an empty vehicle. This means that even if your car is stolen through key replication, relay theft or ECU swapping, thieves will not be in a position to start your vehicle, which makes them more likely to abandon it for fear of getting caught.

The buttons on the steering wheel and dash are used to create a hidden 'password. The code is only available to you (like PINs on a bank 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 also be used to lock and unlock your vehicle and allow you to leave it to valet or to drive away without worrying about it being stolen or getting keys that aren't yours.

The Ghost is a low-cost and discrete solution to secure your vehicle from contactless theft. It is TASSA-approved and may reduce the cost of insurance. You can drive with confidence knowing that you are safeguarding your most precious possessions. The Ghost is suitable for a variety of different types of vehicles, including motorhomes and vans So you'll be secure wherever you go. To request a free quote and installation of the Autowatch Ghost, call us now.

No extra wiring

The ghost immobiliser is installed directly inside the vehicle and is connected to CAN data network. This is why it's so effective. It doesn't require any keys from the market and instead utilizes the buttons of your existing car steering wheel and dashboard to create unique PIN sequence that must be entered before the motor can begin. This sequence can be created as long or as short as you want and may include numbers or letters. It is just as secure as a standard credit card. You can alter it at any time.

It's crucial to understand that ghost is not Thatcham-approved unlike wheel locks or other tracker devices made for after-market. However, due to the way the device functions, it is TASSA approved and recognised by a number of insurance companies as a security measure which helps reduce your premiums.

As a result of its secluded method of operation, it cannot be detected by thieves. It's an excellent choice for those who wish to keep their vehicles secure and safe while traveling abroad or for use with valet parking & service companies. The device has a Valet mode that can be turned on which allows the driver to start and drive the vehicle with predetermined parameters like a 30mph speed limit, without needing to enter the pin code. It can then be deactivated and then reactivated when you return to your car.

This feature is especially useful for those who utilize their vehicles, like taxi drivers or valet services. It can also be used for family, friends or colleagues at work, allowing them to temporarily start your vehicle while it's in the garage for maintenance or washing. When you return to possession the Ghost can be activated again using the PIN code.

Unlike many other after-market security products unlike other security products that are sold aftermarket, the ghost immobiliser review is completely sealed and extremely small, which means it can be concealed inside your vehicle. The Ghost's size is small, which means that it is almost undetectable and won't harm your vehicle in any way.