Ghost Immobiliser Review

As car theft rises and the number of car theft victims increases, people are always looking for ways to prevent it. Ghost immobilisers do exactly what it says on the tin.

It's the first-ever aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser, which protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking or keyless entry. It also prevents thieves from stealing your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals

Ghost immobilisers, unlike other physical anti-theft measures like steering wheel locks or wheel clamps are designed to be undetectable and covert. They are built into buttons of the vehicle and protect against key cloning. Ghost immobilisers stop the engine from starting until you enter a pre-determined PIN code along with your key fob. The PIN code can be up to 20 presses long and can be changeable by the driver via an app or the vehicle's buttons. If you forget your pin, or a button breaks or you sell your car, there's an emergency PIN code specific to every device that can be used to reset the system.

As an added bonus, ghost immobilisers are undetectable by diagnostic tools and do not emit any radio frequency signals, so thieves aren't able to use sophisticated RF scanning technology to detect the presence of a security device. They also utilize the CAN data network that requires no wire cutting upon installation and is quieter than other immobilisers.

Ghost immobilisers might not be Thatcham approved, but they are TASSA-approved. Certain insurers offer lower rates on insurance for vehicles equipped with an aftermarket immobiliser. However, they are recognized as an additional layer of security that could deter thieves.

Contrary to immobilisers that are factory fitted, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a range of vehicles such as motorhomes, electric cars, vans and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it more versatile than other anti-theft devices and can be paired up with vehicle trackers to provide the most comprehensive car security solution.

If you'd like to know more about how to secure your vehicle with the new ghost immobiliser 2 immobiliser by Autowatch and Ghost Immobiliser Review Autowatch, then contact us here at MotorGuard. We are Midlands the most reputable car security specialists and installers. We offer an experienced and professional service to help you secure your car's pride and joy. We provide a no-obligation estimate on all our services and products. We can also help you choose the best security system for your vehicle.

No Key Fobs or LED Indications

As opposed to a lock for the wheel or other physical anti-theft devices ghost immobiliser is incorporated into the wiring of your vehicle so it cannot be removed or Ghost immobiliser review bypassed. Furthermore, since it does not use keys or LEDs, it is more difficult to find and hack than a standard factory-installed immobiliser.

The device functions by connecting to your vehicle's CAN (Control Area Network) system and enabling a unique PIN code push sequence that you decide on - which can be up to 20 digits long. This must be entered before your Range Rover or Land Rover J will begin. This is similar to the way you enter the pin code to protect your bank card. It is not affected by cloning or ECU swapping which would normally disable the factory immobiliser.

Because it utilizes your vehicle's existing buttons, it is weatherproof and incredibly small and compact, making it nearly impossible for thieves to detect. It also communicates with the CAN data bus, which means that it operates silently, again making it difficult to identify. This makes it a great addition to your security system. It is especially useful because it can be used with other Autowatch technologies, for instance 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 is that it does not leave any visible marks on the interior of your vehicle, which can be an issue with some other aftermarket security products. This is particularly attractive to those who want to keep their pride-and-joy as authentic as is possible to sell.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a TASSA approved product and may reduce your insurance costs as it lowers the risk of your vehicle being stolen. It is available for purchase from MotorGuard the Midlands' leading vehicle security specialist and installer. Our certified installers are prepared to install this secluded and effective security solution for your car's security. Contact us today to discuss any needs or to make an appointment at our Coventry workshop.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Contrary to key fobs that use codes to unlock the ECU and start your vehicle, ghost immobilisers communicate with the car's ECU through its own CAN data network. They are therefore undetectable, quiet and unhackable by diagnostic tools. Additionally, the technology of these systems ensures that they are able to be fitted to a wide range of vehicles such as trucks, motorhomes, and plant machinery.

Our Autowatch Ghost system has been created to offer complete security against theft. It prevents your vehicle from being started until you have either the unique PIN or the smartphone application with the ghost app downloaded on it. This is a incredibly high-security level that can protect your vehicle from key cloning, hacking and ECU swapping.

The reason it is so secure is because there is no need to add additional components such as key fobs LED indicators, key fobs, or remotes. The device uses the buttons on your door panels and steering wheel instead of creating the sequence that is modified prior to your car's start. This could be up to 20 actions long, and functions similarly to a PIN code that is on your credit card.

The device is also completely hidden, so that thieves cannot find it. Additionally, it does not utilize radio signals and works on the CAN data network, making it unnoticeable to thieves using RF scanning devices.

A lot of car thieves will try and remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to hide it, however this is only possible by experts who have access to the right equipment. Ghost immobilisers protect your vehicle from a variety of types 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 when it is located at home or at work. The app will detect the phone and allow you to drive without needing a PIN. This feature is available for any version of Autowatch Ghost, and you can connect as many smartphones it as you like.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser system is a discreet and silent device that guards your car unlike any other. It is undetectable by thieves and is it is impossible to start the vehicle without your PIN code or app authorization. It even stops key blocking, signal jamming and device spoofing which are commonly used techniques to bypass standard car immobilisers.

The Ghost is a device that is 'hidden' in the wiring harness in your dash. The unit connects to the data network in the CAN of your vehicle and communicates with the engine control units that make it impossible to start your car without the correct sequence. The device is weatherproof and small, making it almost invisible to thieves. It can be concealed in the dash panel, under the steering wheel, or anyplace else on the vehicle.

The installation process is quick and easy with most installations taking about two hours. We explain how the Ghost works in detail and give you the owner manuals and Installation certification. We also provide the emergency card.

We are the only business to have this certification in Ireland. This means that you can be sure that you will receive professional and quality installation.

The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. It can also be fitted to motorbikes, motorhomes, caravans & ride on lawn mowers. If there is a power source it can have an immobiliser fitted.

The ghost immobiliser fitting near me Immobiliser creates a secret disarming sequence (like a pin code) using the buttons on the original key fob of your vehicle. This sequence must be entered prior to you start the engine. The driver is able to modify the sequence at anytime. It can contain up to 20 actions. This is a better method of security than using a key fob because nobody else will be able to drive your car. It also prevents thiefs from hacking the system to gain access to your key code, or the information sent to the vehicle's ECU from it.