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 helps reduce your car insurance costs.
The ghost system generates a unique pin code using the buttons on your vehicle's centre console, steering wheel, or door panels. You can change it. Imagine it as a PIN for credit card but more secure (up to 20 button press). It is undetectable and silently operates on the CAN network.
Easy to install
A ghost immobiliser is a device that is attached to your car's engine to stop it from being started without the correct PIN. It's not only easy to install but also tamper-proof making it an ideal choice for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.
The Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser. it protects your vehicle as nothing else on the market today. It safeguards your vehicle from key-cloning and hacking (relay attacks) as well as theft of your keys from home. By blocking the engine, it prevents your vehicle from being targeted by hackers.
Since it's part of the CAN data network of your vehicle, there is no wiring that needs to be connected, which means it isn't detected by sophisticated scanners or even disarmed by simple wire cutting. It is also undetectable to professional thieves employing these methods, as it doesn't transmit signals that could easily be detected by diagnostic tools.
It makes use of the buttons you have in your car (steering wheel doors, door panels, or the centre console) to generate a unique, changeable PIN code that is only known by you. The code is entered using your smartphone or a secret button located on the Ghost device. It is impossible for anyone else to enter this code except for you. This is why it's such an effective deterrent to criminals since there's no way they could make a getaway without your being aware of the presence of your vehicle.
You can also move the Ghost between vehicles if you change cars during your lifetime of ownership, so long as the new vehicle has a compatible CAN bus. It's a simple procedure that won't invalidate your warranty since it relies on the CAN data network. You don't have to alter your steering wheel or status indicators. The Ghost is a lot less expensive and more simple to install than wheel locks, tracking systems, or trackers.
There are no keyfobs or LEDs, or other indicators to help you find it.
It is not surprising that we all spend lots of money to keep our cars clean. However, it is also essential to take care to keep our cars safe.
Criminals are getting more daring, and they can attack keyless entry systems to steal your car even though the keys are in the ignition. They can even do this from inside the home. They could then employ relay devices to copy the unique signal from your car and start it without you knowing. Although these vehicles are usually fitted with a tracker, this can be disabled with a few tricks.
Autowatch has created an innovative solution to stop this issue, which is known as Ghost. It's the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser available on the market that will protect your vehicle like no other. It's TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) verified and is insurance-approved, which means it can help you save money on your car insurance.
This innovative device was designed to be unnoticeable by thieves. It uses the buttons on your dashboard and steering to create a unique 20-digit PIN code that must be entered to start the vehicle. This is a device that cannot be detected with the use of RF scanning or code grabbing technology and can only be disabled by a smartphone app installed, your key fob or the presence of two smartphones.
It is also silent, so that thieves would not know that it is inside your vehicle. Furthermore since it is connected to the CAN data network, there are no wires that need to be cut or removed, which means it can't be disconnected from the ECU to bypass the system.
Other options include a valet function which allows you to turn off your car for a few minutes to clean or maintenance, a PIN-change function in case you forget your PIN, and a maintenance and service mode that ensures you can still drive when you require to. The device can be placed in different locations in your vehicle. Our certified Ghost installers will install it in a way that there aren't any permanent marks on the interior of your car.
No RFID scanning or code-grabbing technology
The Ghost Immobiliser does not use RF scanning or code-grabbing technology, which is the main way that thieves target cars to steal the key fobs and gain access to the computer in your car to create a blank key for your car. 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 the device at all. This also means that no extra wiring is needed, as the Ghost will function with your vehicle's CAN data networks This means that there aren't any circuit breaks when it is installed or operating and is quiet.
This will prevent anyone from starting your vehicle without a unique pin, or smartphone authorisation. You'll never have an empty vehicle. 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 car, making them more likely to just leave it for fear of getting caught.
The buttons on the dash and steering wheel are used to create a hidden 'password. This code is only accessible to you (like the PIN on a credit card). When the button is pressed, the system will allow the engine to begin in service valet mode. This mode will require an additional PIN code or you can use the Autowatch App to unlock it using your phone. The app can be used to lock or unlock your car. This allows you to leave your car to be cleaned, or leave the car without worrying about whether it will be stolen or the wrong keys are inside.
The Ghost is an affordable and discreet way to safeguard your vehicle from theft through contactless. It is TASSA-approved and may reduce the cost of insurance. You can drive in confidence knowing that you are safeguarding your pride and joy. The Ghost is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, including vans and motorhomes to allow you to be safe wherever you travel. To request a free quote and installation of the Autowatch Ghost, call us today.
No extra wiring
A ghost immobiliser installs directly into the vehicle and is connected to the CAN data network. This is the reason it's so effective. The device does not require any after-market key fobs, instead it makes use of the buttons that are already on your car's dashboard and steering wheel to create a unique PIN code sequence which is entered before the engine is able to begin. The sequence can be made as long or short as you want and can include numbers or letters. ghost immobiliser price is just as secure as a standard credit card. It can also be changed at anytime.
It is crucial to mention that, unlike wheel locks or other after - market tracker devices, ghost is not Thatcham approved. However, due to the way the device works it is TASSA approved and recognised by a number of insurance companies as a security measure which helps reduce your premiums.
It is a great choice for those who want to ensure their vehicles are safe and secure while travelling abroad or for valet parking and service companies. The device can be set to Valet mode, which allows the driver to start the car and drive it with parameters like a 30mph speed limit without entering a pin code. The device is able to be deactivated and fully activated upon returning to the car.
This feature is especially beneficial for people who use their vehicles frequently for example, taxi drivers and valet services. This feature can be utilized by family members, friends or colleagues to start your car when it is in the garage or is being cleaned. Once you are back in possession and the Ghost can be reactivated using the PIN code.
Unlike many other after - market security products, the Ghost is fully sealed and small, which means it can be concealed inside your vehicle. The Ghost's size is small, which makes it almost undetectable and won't harm your vehicle in any way.