Protect Your Vehicle With a Ghost Immobiliser
With increasing happiness and pride being put into our vehicles, it is only natural to safeguard them. The Autowatch Ghost is a subtle vehicle immobiliser which connects to your vehicles CAN data network. It is controlled by the ECU (your cars brain).
Once it is installed the device will stop your car from moving unless the pin code sequence you choose (up to 20 presses) is entered, similar to as a PIN number on your credit card.
No Key Fobs or LED Indications to Give Away Its Location
The Ghost Immobiliser is virtually invisible to anyone entering your vehicle as it doesn't use LED indicators or key fobs. The system uses buttons on the steering wheel, centre console or door to generate an unique pin code that needs to be entered to allow your car to start. The system can be programmed to take up to 20 presses of the buttons before the engine can begin, making it virtually impossible for thieves to clone your key or hack into your vehicle.
Modern car thieves utilize professional diagnostic tools in order to determine which security systems are installed on vehicles. The Ghost, however, does not send any signals. Using sophisticated RF scanning, code grabbing technology and relay attack methods criminals can detect the kind of security equipment is in your vehicle. This will permit them to alter the immobiliser or alarm circuits to disable the system and get away with your vehicle.
The Ghost is different from other immobilisers on the market as it is directly integrated into the CAN data network of your vehicle or van which makes it virtually impossible to break. The system is compatible with the latest vehicles that don't have key fob security. It is also used with electric vehicles and can stop the car from going into an "service valet" mode.
If it is installed by one of our qualified engineers, we offer the TASSA verified guarantee to give you the peace of mind your installation is secure and of the highest standards. TASSA is a group that improves and maintains standards in the automotive security industry. They ensure that all of their approved installers are DBS certified and are fully trained, insured and certified for Ghost installation. They will also provide owners guides, installation certifications and an emergency card from Ghost. Your insurance premiums will be significantly reduced. This is because your vehicle is less likely to be robbed and your insurers will have a better time recovering.
No Circuit Cuts
The Ghost is an immobiliser CAN bus that will protect your vehicle more than any other. Contrary to other aftermarket security devices, it's not connected to key fobs or LED indicators and communicates directly with the vehicle's CAN system. This allows it to prevent the ECU from starting and stops the engine from running unless a unique PIN is entered through the dash of the vehicle or via the steering wheel buttons (brand dependent). This makes it impossible for thieves to alter the system by using relay attacks, or any other method.
The system also features the Service and Valet mode which is activated when the vehicle is in the 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. It will then stop itself when you return the vehicle.
This makes the Ghost safer option for classic, sports or high-end automobiles that require battery isolation while parked for long periods of time. It is also undetectable by modern technologies for RF scanning and code grabbing, making it difficult for hackers or thieves to evade.
If you are looking for a complete solution of vehicle security that can not only guard against key-cloning and track your vehicle if it is stolen, then we recommend one of our S7 tracking systems. They integrate seamlessly with Ghost to provide you with peace of peace of. All of our installations are completed by a fully qualified, experienced and insured TASSA approved installer. You will receive detailed demonstrations of the product prior to handing it over with owner's manuals, installation certification and a Ghost emergency card.
Please contact us to get an estimate and book for having a Ghost installed on your vehicle. Booking in advance is usually quicker than waiting until the last minute, when we are extremely busy. We'll do our best to get you booked in as soon as possible.
No Scanning with RF
Many thieves use sophisticated tools to copy vehicle keys and steal vehicles. These systems can be easily accessible on the internet and they require little knowledge to operate. The Ghost immobiliser is not detectable using these devices since it doesn't rely on the RF scanner.
Instead the system uses the buttons in your car to create an unique pin code push sequence. This is accomplished by using the buttons on your steering wheel or door panels, or centre console. It is also reversible and not 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 is not dependent on the smartphone and can be utilized with a small waterproof wireless tag, or the Apple or Android application (sold separately). Simply enter service mode on your mobile device, then drive away and then return your car to valet mode and disable your phone. This is perfect for classic cars and prestige vehicles which are often taken in for service at garages of dealers.
Brand-dependent brand-specific, these CANBUS immobilisers can be used with other external security devices like alarms or trackers. This lets the user decide if they want their alarm or tracker to take priority over the immobilisers on CAN bus. This is especially useful in the event that you have a certified Thatcham Tracker, since the tracker will be activated before Ghost is activated.
The CANBUS immobilisers block codes sent by the remote keys used in the initial setup to the ECUs and BCM controllers. This stops them from activating the engine or starting the vehicle. These systems can also be used to provide an extra layer of security in cars with remote controls from the factory (Brand dependent) and provide additional security for electric cars and those with keyless entry.
The Autowatch Ghost will provide you with a higher level of security on your BMW. It is virtually impossible to notice because it is concealed in the wiring. It does not depend on any key-fobs or LED indicators which helps in avoiding any criminals from noticing its presence in your car.
No Electronics Detected
As a leading Thatcham installer we install a new, revolutionary product by Autowatch called the Ghost Immobiliser. It effectively prevents Keyless Entry theft or cloning that is on the rise in modern vehicles. It is a covert system that doesn't use LED indications or key fobs. It uses the buttons that are factory-installed in your car to create a pin-code push sequence that is unique to you and which is required before your vehicle is able to start or move. The car will not move or start unless the sequence is properly entered. Numerous insurance companies are insisting that this device be fitted as standard and it can often lead to a decrease in monthly costs.
It doesn't require cutting of wires to be connected since it connects to the CAN data bus and functions through the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The device cannot be detected with the diagnostic tools that high-tech thieves employ and there is no way to listen for the distinctive click of a traditional relay like on a more conventional security device. Ghost Immobilisers are able to be set to a service mode, which allows your vehicle to be started without the PIN code. This is helpful when taking it to a garage or valet parking service. The PIN code can be changed to provide additional security at any time.
The Ghost II is TASSA-approved, which means it can only be purchased from installers who are certified. This provides a high level of protection, and the Engineer who installs the system is DBS verified, insured and trained.
Although not a replacement for an alarm system, we always recommend combining it ghost 2 immobiliser cost with other physical barriers like crook locks and wheel clamps, and if possible a hidden GPS tracker such as Meta Trak VTS to give you the highest degree of security. This is especially important when you've put your keys in the ignition when the vehicle isn't being driven. There are a myriad of ways to trick the driver to believe that the keys are still in the car, allowing theft to take place.