Five Things Everyone Makes Up In Regards To Bmw Ghost Immobiliser

Protect Your Vehicle With a Ghost immobiliser ghost

It only makes sense to safeguard our vehicles since they are an object of joy and pride. The Autowatch Ghost system is a discrete immobiliser that connects to the vehicle CAN data network and functions via the ECU the car's 'brain'.

Once it is installed the device will stop your car from moving unless an appropriate pin code sequence (up to 20 presses) is entered, much as a PIN on your credit card.

No Key Fobs or LED Indicators to Give Away Its Location

The Ghost Immobiliser is virtually invisible to anyone entering your vehicle as it does not use LED indicators or key fobs. The system makes use of buttons on the steering wheel, the centre console or door to create a unique pin code that has to be entered in order for your car to begin. The system can be set to require up 20 presses before the engine can start which makes it virtually impossible for criminals or cloners to hack into your car.

Modern car thieves use professional diagnostic tools to identify which security systems are installed in vehicles, however the Ghost does not transmit any signals like the conventional systems do. Utilizing sophisticated RF scanning, code-grabbing technology and relay attack techniques, criminals can detect the type of security equipment is fitted to your vehicle. They are able to disable the security system of your vehicle by tampering with the alarm or immobiliser.

The Ghost is unlike other immobilisers that are available on the market as it is directly integrated into the CAN data network of your vehicle or van and is nearly impossible to bypass. The system is also compatible with a number of newer car's that do not have built-in key fob security. It can also be used in electric cars and it is able to stop the car from entering an "service valet" mode.

If it is installed by one of our qualified engineers, we offer the TASSA confirmed guarantee to give you peace of mind that your installation is secure and of the highest standard. TASSA is an organization that maintains and improves standards in the security of vehicles industry. They ensure that all their approved installers have been through DBS checks and are trained, insured and certified to install the Ghost. They will also supply owners guides, installation certifications and an emergency card for Ghost. Your insurance premiums will be significantly decreased. This is because your car will be less likely be taken away and your insurers will have a better recovery process.

No Circuit Cuts

The Ghost is an immobiliser CAN bus that safeguards your car more than anything else. It's not connected to LED indicators or key fobs, but communicates directly with the vehicle's CAN system. This allows it to prevent the ECU from starting and stop the engine running unless a unique PIN is entered first via the dash of the vehicle or via the steering wheel buttons (brand dependant). This means it is impossible for thieves to 'hack' into the system by using relay attacks or any other method and cannot be disabled by pressing a few button presses as with some older systems.

The system comes with the Service and Valet mode that is activated while the vehicle is in a garage for servicing, or valet parking. The vehicle can be started temporarily while being worked on and without the need to use the pin code or hand over the keys. The system will automatically shut down once you return the vehicle.

The Ghost is a safer option for classic, sports or prestige automobiles that must be isolated from the battery when parked for long periods. It is also undetected by modern scanners for RF and code grabbing technology making it very difficult for thieves to steal or hack.

If you're looking for a complete vehicle security system that will not only guard against key-cloning and hacking, but can also track your vehicle in the event of theft then we recommend considering one of our S7 tracker systems, which integrate seamlessly with Ghost to give you total peace of mind. Installations are carried out by an approved installer by TASSA, who is fully qualified as well as insured and knowledgeable. Additionally, you will receive an emergency card from Ghost as well as owner's manuals and installation certification.

If you're interested in having a Ghost fitted to your vehicle, then contact us for a quote and to book. Making an advance booking is generally faster than waiting until the last minute, which is when we are extremely busy. We'll do our best to book you in as soon as possible.

No RF Scanning

Many thieves use sophisticated equipment to clone car keys and steal vehicles. These systems can be easily found on the internet, and they require little knowledge to operate. The ghost immobiliser london immobiliser is not detectable using these devices since it does not rely on the scanning of RF signals.

Instead the system uses the buttons in your car to create an individual pin code push sequence. This is done using the buttons you have on your steering wheel or door panels, or on your central console. It is also reversible and does not have a PIN number like remote keys, which makes it very difficult to hack.

This makes the Autowatch Ghost very secure and extremely simple to use. It does not require a smartphone, but can be used with a small waterproof tag or an Apple or Android App (sold separately). You can go into service mode with your mobile device and drive away. Then you can return the vehicle to valet-mode & disable your smartphone. This is perfect for classic cars and prestige vehicles that are frequently taken in for maintenance at garages owned by dealers.

Brand-dependent brand-specific, these CANBUS immobilisers work with other security devices such as alarms or trackers. This lets the user decide whether or not they would like their alarm or tracker to be the first priority over CAN bus immobilisers. This is particularly useful in the event that you have a certified Thatcham Tracker installed, as the tracker will be activated prior to the time Ghost is activated.

The CANBUS immobilisers make use of the car's CAN data bus to stop the codes that are expected to be transmitted to the ECU and BCM controllers by the remote keys that came with it which prevents them from starting the car or activating the engine. These systems are able to add an extra security layer for vehicles equipped with factory remote controls.

The Autowatch Ghost will provide you with a higher level of security for your BMW. It is nearly impossible to spot because it is hidden in the wiring. It doesn't depend on any indicators in the form of LEDs or key fobs which can also prevent the possibility of a criminal seeing its presence inside your car.

There are no electronic devices to be Detected

As a leading Thatcham installer we install a revolutionary new product manufactured by Autowatch called the Ghost Immobiliser. It prevents Keyless Entry theft or cloning which is on the rise in modern automobiles. It is a hidden device that doesn't depend on LED indicators or key fobs. It utilizes the factory buttons in your car to generate an individual pin code sequence that you can push. This is required to start or move the vehicle. If this sequence isn't entered correctly the car won't start or move at all. Numerous insurance companies now require this device to be installed as a standard, and it can often result in a reduction in monthly costs.

It does not require the cutting of any wires to be connected as it connects up to the CAN data bus and operates via the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The device isn't detected by hi-tech thieves using diagnostic tools, and they are unable to detect the click of a traditional security device. Ghost Immobilisers are able to be set how to fit a ghost immobiliser a service mode, which allows your vehicle to be started without the PIN code. This is beneficial for transporting it to garages or a valet parking service. The PIN code can be changed for additional security at any time.

The Ghost II is TASSA approved which means that it is only available from fully certified installers. This offers a high-level of security and the Engineer who installs the system is DBS checked as well as insured and certified.

Meta Trak VTS is an GPS tracker that can be hidden within your vehicle. This will provide you with the highest level of protection. This is especially crucial if you leave your keys in the ignition when it is not actually being driven because there are a variety of ways to trick the driver into believing that they are still inside the vehicle, allowing a theft to occur.