Protect Your Vehicle With a Ghost Immobiliser
It is only natural to safeguard our vehicles because they are a source of joy and pride. The Autowatch Ghost system is a discrete immobiliser that is connected to the vehicle CAN data network and functions via the ECU, your cars brain..
The device is akin to a PIN number on a credit card will not permit your vehicle to move unless you enter the pin code in a sequence of up to 20 presses.
No key fobs or LED indicators to reveal its location
The Ghost Immobiliser does not use key fobs or LED indicators, so it is almost undetectable to anyone who enters your vehicle. The system makes use of buttons like the centre console or the steering wheel to generate an unique, programmable pin code sequence that has to be entered before your vehicle starts. The system can be programmed to require as many as 20 presses before the engine can start which makes it virtually impossible for thieves or cloners to hack into your car.
Modern car thieves can employ professional diagnostic tools to detect what security systems are fitted to vehicles, but the Ghost does not transmit any signals like the conventional systems do. Criminals can recognize the type of security equipment installed in your car using sophisticated technology for RF scanning as well as code-grabbing and relay attack techniques. They are able to disable the security system of your vehicle by tampering with the alarm or immobiliser.
The Ghost is unlike other immobilisers on the market because it is integrated directly into the CAN data network of your van or car which makes it virtually impossible to bypass. The system is compatible with modern models that do not have keyfob security. It can also be used in electric cars, and it can even stop the car from entering the "service valet" mode.
If the Ghost is installed by our fully qualified engineers, TASSA will verify the installation to make sure it is safe and up to standard. TASSA is an organization which maintains and improves standards in the automotive security industry and ensures that all their approved installers have passed DBS checks and are fully certified, insured and trained to install the Ghost. They will also provide you with the owner's manuals, Installation certification and a Ghost emergency card. This will also make your car eligible for a significant reduction in your insurance premiums. This is because your vehicle is less likely to be taken away and your insurers will have a better recovery process.
No Circuit Cuts
The Ghost is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN buses that safeguards your vehicle like no other available. It's not connected to LED indicators or key fobs, however, it communicates directly with the vehicle's CAN system. This enables it to block the ECU from starting and prevents the engine from running unless a unique PIN is first entered via the dash of the vehicle or via the steering wheel buttons (brand dependent). This means it is impossible for criminals to hack into the system using relay attacks or any other means and can't simply be disabled by pressing a few button presses like with older systems.
The system also features a Service and Valet mode that is activated when the vehicle is in the garage for servicing or valet parking. This allows the vehicle to be started while it is being repaired without having to hand over keys or use the pin code. It then it automatically turns off once the vehicle is back in your possession.
This makes the Ghost safer option ghost immobiliser problems for classic, sports or high-end vehicles that require battery isolation while parked for long periods of time. It is also unnoticeable by modern technology for RF scanning and code grabbing, making it very difficult for thieves or hackers to bypass.
If you are looking for a complete package of vehicle security that can not only guard against key-cloning and track your vehicle if it is stolen, we suggest one of our S7 tracking systems. They integrate seamlessly with Ghost to give you peace of assurance. All of our installations are carried out by a fully trained, skilled and insured TASSA approved installer. You will receive detailed demonstrations of the product before handover with owner manuals, Installation certification and an emergency card for Ghost.
Contact us to receive a quote and book for having a Ghost installed on your vehicle. Pre-booking is generally faster than waiting until the last minute, when we're extremely busy. We'll always aim to get you booked in the earliest time possible.
No RF Scanning
Many thieves of cars use sophisticated equipment to copy keys and steal vehicles. These systems can be found on the internet, and they require little knowledge to operate. These cloning devices don't make use of RF scanning to identify the Ghost immobiliser.
Instead, the system uses buttons on your car to generate an individual pin code push. This is accomplished by using the buttons on your steering wheel or door panels, or the centre console. It is also reversible and does not have a PIN number like the remote key fob, which makes it extremely difficult to hack.
This makes the Autowatch Ghost very secure and extremely easy to use. It is not dependent on smartphones and can be used with a small waterproof wireless tag or the Apple or Android app (sold separately). Simply enter service mode on your mobile device, drive away and then return the vehicle to valet mode and disable your phone. This is ideal for classic cars as well as prestige vehicles which are often taken in for service at garages of dealers.
Brand-dependent These CANBUS immobilisers work with other external security devices such as alarms or trackers. This lets the user choose whether or not they would like their alarm or tracker to take priority over the immobilisers CAN bus. This is particularly useful in the event that you have a certified Thatcham Tracker, since the tracker will be armed prior to the time Ghost is activated.
The CANBUS immobiliser blocks codes that were sent by the original remote keys to the ECUs and BCM controllers. This stops them from activating the engine or even starting the vehicle. These systems can also be used to add an additional layer of security in cars that have factory remote controls (Brand dependant) and provide additional security for electric cars and those with keyless entry.
The Autowatch Ghost will provide you with a higher level of security for your BMW. It is virtually impossible to detect since it is concealed in the wiring. It does not use any LED indicators or keys-fobs which helps to prevent a criminal from noticing its presence.
There are no electronic devices to be Detected
As a reputable Thatcham installer, we install a new, revolutionary product from Autowatch called the Ghost Immobiliser. It stops Keyless Entry theft or cloning that is increasing in modern automobiles. It is a covert device that doesn't rely on LED indicators or key fobs. It uses the factory buttons in your car to create an individual pin code push sequence. This is required to start or move the car. Unless this sequence is entered correctly the car will not start or move at all. Numerous insurance companies are asking for this device to be fitted as standard and often leads to a decrease in monthly premiums.
It is not necessary to cut wires to connect it, as it connects to the CAN bus, and functions through the ECU. The unit isn't able to be identified by sophisticated thieves using diagnostic tools, and they can't detect the sound of a traditional security device. Ghost Immobilisers can be configured to a service mode, which allows your vehicle to start without the PIN code. This is beneficial for taking it to a garage or valet parking service. The PIN code may be changed at any time to provide additional security.
The Ghost II is TASSA approved which means it is only available from fully certified installers. This provides a high level of security and also ensures that the Engineer who installs it has been DBS checked, trained and insured.
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