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What is a Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker?

Immobilisers are security devices that stop your car from being started without the correct fob or key. It can also help lower the cost of car insurance as well.

The ghost system creates a unique pin code using the buttons on your vehicle's steering, centre console, or door thekeylab panels. You can change it. Imagine it as a PIN for credit cards but more secure (up to 20 buttons). It is undetectable, and operates completely silently on the CAN data network.

Easy to install

Ghost immobilisers is also known as a PIN code blocker, is a device installed on the engine of your vehicle that stops it from starting if the PIN code is not entered correctly. It's not just easy to install but also tamper-proof and therefore a good option for car owners in Bolton Rochdale.

The Ghost is an immobiliser for the CAN bus that safeguards your vehicle better than any other available. It guards your vehicle against key-cloning and hacking (relay attacks) as well as theft of actual keys from your home. By preventing the engine from running it protects your vehicle from being targeted by hackers.

It's not detected by sophisticated scanners and cannot be deactivated with simple wire cutting. It's also unnoticeable by professional thieves who use these methods since it doesn't emit signals that can be detected by diagnostic tools and does not emit a distinctive chirp when activated as do other systems available.

The device utilizes the buttons that are in your car (steering wheels door panels, doors, or centre consoles) to generate a unique and customizable PIN sequence that only you know. The code is entered using your smartphone or a secret button on the Ghost device, and it is impossible for anyone else to use this sequence to start the vehicle unless they are yourself. This is why it's a good deterrent to criminals since there's no way they could escape without your notifying them of your presence in your vehicle.

If you change vehicles in the course of your ownership, you can move the Ghost from one vehicle to another so long as it's equipped with a CAN bus that is compatible. It's an easy process that does not affect your warranty since it is connected to the CAN data network and does not require any modifications to your steering wheel or status indicator. The best part about the Ghost is that it's so easy and less expensive to install than the wheel lock, a tracking system or tracker.

There are no key-fobs, LEDs or other indicators to give away its location

Many of us consider our vehicle to be a source of pride and happiness in our lives, with this being the case, it is natural that some will spend a significant amount of money to keep their car clean. It is important to ensure the safety of our vehicles.

Unfortunately the criminals are becoming more bold and can hack into the vehicle's keyless entry systems, allowing them to steal your car even whilst the keys are in the ignition, or even inside your home. These criminals can then employ a relay device to duplicate your car's unique signal and then start it without you even knowing. Although these vehicles are usually equipped with a tracker, this can be easily disabled by using a few simple techniques.

Autowatch have come up with an innovative solution to stop this, dubbed Ghost, the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser which safeguards your vehicle unlike any other on the market today. It is TASSA (Tracker and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) and is verified and approved by insurance companies, meaning you could save money on your car insurance.

This innovative device was designed to be unnoticeable by thieves. It uses the buttons on your steering and dashboard to create a unique 20-digit PIN code that needs to be entered to open the car. This is a device that cannot be detected with codes grabbing or RF scanning technology. It is only removed by a smartphone application installed via your key fob or the presence of two smartphones together.

It's also completely silent so that a burglar would not realize that it's in your vehicle. Also because it is connected to the CAN data network, there are no wires to cut or be removed so it cannot be disconnected from the ECU to bypass the system.

Other options include a valet function that lets you start your vehicle for a short period of time to clean or maintenance, a PIN-change function in the event that you forget your PIN, and a maintenance and service mode so you can still drive when you need to. The device can be concealed in a variety of places in your vehicle and the installation is carried out by our vetted Ghost installers, ensuring that there are no permanent marks left on your interior, ensuring that it is suitable to be resold.

No RF scanning technology, or code-grabbing

The Ghost Immobiliser doesn't use RF scanning technology or code-grabbing, which is how thieves target cars in order to steal key fobs and gain access to the computer in your car to make blank keys for your car. Instead, it utilizes the buttons that are already present in your steering wheel and dashboard to communicate with your car. It's therefore extremely discreet and unnoticeable, as it's not visible. The Ghost works with the CAN data network of your vehicle, so there is no need for additional wiring.

It stops anyone from getting your car started without a unique pin or smartphone authorisation which means you'll never have an empty vehicle. This means that even if your vehicle is stolen through key cloning, relay theft, or ECU swapping thieves won't be able to start your car, making them more likely to just leave it for fear of getting caught.

The buttons on the steering wheel and dash are used to create a secret 'password. The code is only available to you (like a PIN on a bank card). The system will then start the engine in service valet mode if you press. This mode will require a different 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 vehicle. This allows you to leave your car to be cleaned or to leave the car without worrying about whether it will be stolen or that keys are not in it.

The Ghost is a discreet and cost-effective way to safeguard your vehicle from theft through contactless technology. It is TASSA-approved, and could reduce the cost of insurance. You can drive with confidence knowing you are securing your prized possessions. The Ghost is compatible with a range of vehicles including motorhomes and vans and allows you to feel secure wherever you go. Call us today to book your free estimate and installation of the Autowatch Ghost.

No extra wiring

The ghost immobiliser is installed directly into the vehicle and is connected to the CAN data network, this is why it's so efficient. The device doesn't require keys from the market, but instead uses the buttons on your current car steering wheel and dashboard in order to create an individual PIN sequence that must be entered before the motor can begin. The sequence can be made as long or short as you'd like and can include numbers or letters. It is just as secure as a standard credit card. It can also be changed at anytime.

It's important that you know that ghost is not Thatcham-approved unlike wheel locks, or other tracker devices that are made by aftermarket. The device is TASSA-approved and many insurance companies recognise it as a security tool that can help lower your insurance premiums.

It is a great choice for those who wish to ensure their vehicles are safe and secure when traveling abroad or for valet parking and service businesses. The device can be set to Valet mode, which permits the driver to start the car and drive it with a limit of 30 mph speed limit without needing to enter the pin code. The device can be deactivated again and is fully reactivated when you return to your car.

This feature is especially useful for people who use their vehicles on a regular basis, such as taxi drivers and valet services. This feature can be used by family members as well as colleagues, friends or family members to start your car while it's in the garage or is being cleaned. Once you're back in possession and 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 is fully sealed and very small, meaning it can be concealed in your vehicle. Its small size also means that there is no trace of the device, and it will not harm your vehicle in any way.