Ghost Immobiliser Review

Consumers are always looking for ways to prevent car theft, which is on the rise. The ghost immobiliser does exactly that.

It's the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser, which protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking or keyless entry and even stops thieves driving away with your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags and Radio Signals

Ghost immobilisers, unlike other physical security measures such as wheel locks or steering wheel clamps are designed to be invisible and hidden. Incorporated into the vehicle's buttons, they provide protection against key hacking, cloning and ECU swapping and even key theft. A ghost immobiliser prevents the engine from starting unless you enter a specific PIN code sequence alongside your key fob. This PIN code is up to 20 presses long and is changed by the driver using an app or buttons on the vehicle. If you lose your pin, a button fails or you sell your vehicle There's an emergency PIN code specific to every device that can be used to reset the system.

Additionally Ghost immobilisers aren't detected by diagnostic tools and do not emit radio frequency signals, which means that thieves cannot utilize sophisticated RF scanning technology to detect the presence of an immobiliser. They also make use of CAN data network, which doesn't require wire cutting for installation and is more quiet.

Although ghost immobilisers aren't Thatcham approved, they are TASSA approved and some insurance companies offer reduced rates for insurance on vehicles that have an aftermarket immobiliser fitted. However, they are recognized as an additional security layer that can deter thieves.

In contrast to factory-fitted immobilisers Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a variety of vehicles such as motorhomes, electric cars, vans, and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it more adaptable than other anti-theft systems and is able to be combined with vehicle trackers to provide the most comprehensive car security solution.

If you would like to know more about how to secure your vehicle with the new Ghost immobiliser by Autowatch Contact us here at MotorGuard. We are the Midlands' leading security and car installation experts. We can provide you with a professional and friendly service that will help secure your pride and happiness. We are also proud to provide a no-cost quote on all our services and products. We can assist you in choosing the right system to suit your vehicle.

No key fobs or LED indicators

Ghost immobilisers are incorporated into the wiring of your vehicle, meaning they are not able to be removed or bypassed. Moreover, because it doesn't use LED indications or key-fobs it is much more difficult to locate and hack than a standard factory fitted immobiliser.

The device connects to your vehicle's CAN (Control Area Network), enabling you to choose a unique PIN push sequence - up to 20 digits which is required to start your Range Rover or Land Rover J. It's like the way you enter a pin number on your bank card to protect it. It is also not affected by the process of cloning or ECU swapping that would normally disable your factory immobiliser.

Since it is based on your vehicle's buttons, it is weatherproof and incredibly small, meaning that it is nearly impossible for thieves to recognize. It also connects to the CAN data bus, which means that it operates silently, again making it difficult to identify. This makes it an excellent addition to your security system. It is especially useful because it can be utilized with other autowatch ghost installers midlands technologies, like the Ghost Bluetooth tag. The tag allows you to start your car without having to enter your PIN or the Ghost app.

Another benefit of the ghost immobiliser install immobiliser is that it will not leave visible marks on the interior of your car which is an issue with some other security products sold on the market. This is particularly attractive to those who wish to keep their pride and joy as authentic as they can for reselling.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is an TASSA approved product that could lower your insurance costs since it decreases the likelihood of your car being stolen. MotorGuard is the Midlands' most trusted security expert for vehicles and installer. Our certified installers are prepared to install this discrete and efficient security solution to your car's security. Contact us now to discuss your needs or to make an appointment in our Coventry workshop.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Ghost immobilisers are different from key fobs, which use a code in order to unlock the ECU of your vehicle and then start it, communicate with the ECU via the CAN data network. This makes them undetectable by diagnostic tools, quiet, and unhackable. Additionally, the technology of these systems ensures that they can be installed to a diverse range rover evoque ghost installer of vehicles such as motorhomes, trucks and plant machinery.

Our autowatch ghost installation walsall Ghost system was developed to provide total protection against theft. It works to prevent your vehicle from starting without having either the unique PIN or the smartphone application that has the ghost app installed on it. This is an incredibly high level security that will protect your vehicle against key copying. Hacking and ECU Swapping.

It's secure as it does not require any additional components like key fobs or LED indicators. The device makes use of the buttons on your door panels and steering wheel instead to create an sequence that can be altered prior to the start of your car. This could be up to 20 times long and works similarly to the PIN number on a credit card.

In addition the device is hidden and will not reveal the location of the device to burglars. It also doesn't make use of radio waves and is based on the CAN network, making it totally inaccessible to thieves using scanners that scan RF.

A lot of thieves attempt to remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to avoid detection. However this is only attainable by professionals with access to specialist equipment. This is the reason why the ghost immobiliser is efficient and can be used to protect your car from many different kinds of vehicle thefts.

It can also be paired to an iPhone or an iPhone, which you'll require if you want to start your car while it is in a garage at home or at work. This allows you to access your car and drive without the need for a PIN code as the app will detect your phone if it is within the vicinity of. This feature is available on any version of the Autowatch Ghost and can be paired with any smartphone you'd like.

Service Mode

The Autowatch ford focus ghost installer 2 Immobiliser System is a discreet, silent and next generation device that will protect your vehicle like no other. It is unnoticeable by thieves and impossible to start without your PIN code or app authorization. It prevents signal jamming, device spoofing and key cloning which are commonly used techniques to bypass standard immobilisers.

The Ghost is a hidden unit that is tucked away in the wiring harness behind your dashboard. The unit connects to the data network in your CAN vehicle and communicates with engine control units, making it impossible to start your car if you do not follow the correct sequence. The device is weatherproof and tiny making it almost invisible to thieves. It can be concealed in a dash panel, underneath the steering wheel or in any other part of the vehicle.

Our installation process is fast & hassle free with most installs taking around two hours. We give a full detailed demonstration of how the Ghost functions and hand over the owner's manual, installation certification, the emergency card and ensure you are happy with the product prior to leaving.

We are the only company to have this level of accreditation in Ireland. This means that you can be certain that you will receive expert and high-quality installation.

The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a wide range of vehicles. It can be installed on motorhomes and caravans as well as motorcycles and ride-on lawn mowers. If there is an energy source, it can be fitted with an immobiliser.

The Ghost Immobiliser creates a secret disarming sequence (like pin codes) using the buttons on the original key fob in your vehicle. This sequence must be entered prior to you can start the engine. It can take up to 20 actions and can be changed by the driver at any time. This is a better method of security compared to using a key fob, because nobody else will be able drive your car. This stops thieves from hacking the system in order to gain access the key code or other information that is transmitted to the ECU of the vehicle from it.