What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?
An immobiliser is a security device that prevents your car from starting without the correct key or fob. It also helps lower your car insurance rates.
The ghost system generates an individual pin code by using the buttons on your car's centre console, steering wheel, or door panels. You can alter it. Think of it as a PIN for credit card, but much safer (up to 20 button press). It is undetectable and works completely silently on the CAN data network.
Easy to install
A ghost immobiliser is a device that is installed to the engine of your car to prevent it from being started without the correct PIN. It is not only easy-to-install but also tamperproof, making it a great choice for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.
The Ghost is the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser, and it protects your vehicle as nothing 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 your car's engine until either you enter your unique PIN or your application is used to allow the engine to start.
Since it's part of the CAN data network of your vehicle, there is no wiring that needs to be added, which means it isn't 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 emit signals that can be picked up with diagnostic tools and does not emit a distinctive chirp when activated as do other systems on the market.
The device utilizes the original buttons on your vehicle (steering wheels door panels, doors, or centre consoles) to generate a unique and changeable PIN sequence that only you can access. The code is entered using your smartphone or an unidentified button on the Ghost unit and it's impossible for any other driver to use this sequence to start the vehicle unless they are you. This is why it is so effective to stop criminals from escaping, since they cannot escape without you being aware of them and alerting you to their presence.
If you change vehicles during your ownership, you can move the Ghost from one vehicle to the next as long as it has an CAN bus that is compatible. It's a really easy procedure that doesn't affect your warranty since it is part of the CAN data network and doesn't require any modification to your steering wheel or status indicator. The best thing about the Ghost is that it's so much cheaper and easier to install than the wheel lock, a tracking system or tracker.
There are no keyfobs or LEDs or other indicators to help you find it.
It's not a surprise that many of us spend a lot of money to keep our vehicles clean. But, it is crucial to keep our car secure too.
Criminals are becoming more ruthless and are able to attack keyless entry systems to steal your vehicle even while the keys are in the ignition. They could even do this from the inside of your home. They can then make use of relay devices to duplicate the unique signal from your car and start it without you knowing. Even though these vehicles are generally equipped with a tracker this can be disabled with a few tricks.
Autowatch has come up with a revolutionary solution to prevent this. It's called Ghost, the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that safeguards your vehicle like nothing else on the market today. It's TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) certified and insurance-approved, meaning it could save you money on your car insurance.
This innovative device is designed to be undetectable to thieves. It makes use of the existing buttons in your dashboard and steering wheel to generate a unique PIN sequence up to 20 digits in length that must be entered to start the engine. It is a system that cannot be detected using RF scanning or code grabbing technology and can only be removed by a smartphone application downloaded by your key fob, or the presence of two smartphones.
It's also completely silent so that thieves would not realize that it's in your vehicle. Also, being connected to the CAN data network, there aren't wires that need to be cut or removed so it cannot be disconnected from the ECU to disable the system.
Other features include a valet mode which allows your car to be started up temporarily to perform cleaning or maintenance, a PIN change function in the event that you forget your PIN and a service and maintenance mode to let you drive your car whenever you need it. The device can be installed in different locations in your car. Our certified Ghost installers will install it so that there aren't permanent marks left on the interior of your vehicle.
There is no RF scanning technology nor code-grabbing
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 make blank keys for your car. Instead, it utilizes the buttons you already have in your steering wheel and dashboard to connect with your car. It is therefore very discreet and invisible, since it is not visible. The Ghost is connected to the CAN data network of your vehicle, which means that there is no need for additional wiring.
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 vehicle is stolen by key cloning, relay theft, or ECU swapping thieves won't be able to start your vehicle, which makes them more likely to abandon it to avoid being caught.
The buttons on the dash and steering wheel are used to create a secret 'password. The code is only known by you (like PINs on a bank card). The system will begin the engine in service valet mode when you press. This mode will require an additional PIN code or you can use the Autowatch App to unlock it from your phone. The app can be used to lock or unlock your vehicle. This lets you leave your car for valeting, or leave it without fearing that it will be stolen or the wrong keys are inside it.
The Ghost is a discrete and cost-effective option to protect your car from theft through contactless technology. It is TASSA approved and may reduce your insurance costs, so you can drive confidently knowing that your pride and joy is secure. The Ghost is suitable for a variety of different vehicles including vans and motorhomes So you'll be safe wherever you go. Call us today to book your free quote and installation of the Autowatch Ghost.
No extra wiring
The ghost immobiliser is mounted directly in the vehicle and is connected to CAN data network. This is why it's so effective. The device does not require any after - market key fobs and instead makes use of the buttons on your current car's steering wheel and dashboard to create an unique PIN code sequence that must be entered before the engine can begin. The sequence can be made as long or as short as you want and can include numbers or letters. It is as secure as a regular credit card. You can alter it at any time.
It is important to know that ghost is not Thatcham-approved, unlike wheel locks or other after-market tracker devices. The device is TASSA-approved and many insurance companies recognise it as a security device that can help reduce your premiums.
As a result of its discreet method of working, it cannot be detected by thieves and is an ideal choice for those who want to ensure their vehicles are safe and secure while traveling abroad or with valet parking and service companies. The device can be set to Valet mode, which allows the driver of the vehicle to start the car and drive it with parameters like a 30mph speed limit without needing to enter an entry code. The device can be deactivated and then fully activated upon returning to the car.
This feature is especially useful for those who drive their vehicles on a regular basis like taxi drivers and valet services. It is also a great option by family members, friends or work colleagues, allowing them to temporarily start your car whilst it's in the garage to do maintenance or a wash. The Ghost can be reactivated by entering the PIN code when you're back in possession of your vehicle.
The Ghost is a tiny and completely sealed device that can be hidden in any area of your vehicle. ghost immobiliser birmingham is small, which means it is almost unnoticeable and will not cause any damage to your car in any way.