Ghost Immobiliser Review
As the number of car thefts increases and the number of car theft victims increases, people are always looking for a way to prevent it. Ghost immobilisers do exactly what it says on the tin.
It’s the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking or keyless entry, and keeps thieves from taking your vehicle.
No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals
Contrary to other devices for physical protection against theft like steering wheel locks and wheel clamps, ghost immobilisers have been designed to be covert and undetectable. They are integrated into the buttons of your vehicle they offer protection against key cloning, car hacking, ECU swapping, and even key theft. Ghost immobilisers will stop the engine from running until you enter a PIN code together with your key fob. The PIN code can be up to 20 presses long, and can be modified by the driver through an app or buttons on the vehicle. If you forget your pin the button is damaged, or if you sell your car you can utilize an emergency PIN that is unique to each device to reset the system.
Ghost immobilisers come with the benefit of being unnoticeable by devices for diagnostics and do not emit radio frequency signals. This means that thieves are unable to employ sophisticated scanning technology to detect a security device. They also use the CAN data network, which requires no wire cutting upon installation and is more quiet than other immobilisers.
Although ghost immobilisers are not Thatcham approved, they are TASSA approved and some insurers offer reduced insurance rates for vehicles with an aftermarket immobiliser. However, they are recognized as an additional security layer that can deter thieves.
Autowatch Ghost is unlike factory-fitted immobilisers because it can be used with a variety of vehicles, including motorhomes and vans. It can also be used with electric cars or ride-on lawnmowers, as well as motorhomes. This makes it more adaptable than other anti-theft devices and can be paired up with vehicle trackers to create the most effective car security system.
If you’d like to know more about the benefits of securing your car with the latest Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch, then please contact us here at MotorGuard. We are Midlands the most reputable car security specialists and installers and can provide an efficient and friendly service to help you secure your car’s pride and joy. We also provide a no-cost, no-obligation quote on all our products and services and will help you select the best system for your car.
No key fobs or LED indicators
In contrast to a wheel lock or other devices that are physical to prevent theft, a ghost immobilisers are integrated into your vehicle’s wiring so it cannot be removed or removed or bypassed. Furthermore, since it doesn’t use keys or LEDs, it is much more difficult to find and hack than a standard factory-installed immobiliser.
The device connects to your vehicle’s CAN (Control Area Network) and allows you to choose a unique PIN push sequence – up to 20 digits in length which will start your Range Rover or Land Rover J. This is like how you enter the pin code to secure your bank card. It is not affected by the process of cloning, or ECU swapping that would normally disable the factory immobiliser.
Since it is based on your vehicle’s existing buttons it is weatherproof and incredibly small, meaning that it is nearly impossible for thieves to spot. It is connected to the CAN bus, which means it is quiet and hard to spot. This makes it a fantastic addition to your security system and is particularly 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 immobiliser car app.
The ghost immobiliser also has the advantage of not leaving visible marks on your vehicle. This can be a problem with other security products that are sold aftermarket. This is especially appealing 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 decreases the likelihood of your vehicle being stolen. MotorGuard is the Midlands most trusted vehicle security specialist and installer. Our highly trained installers are ready to install this secluded and efficient security solution to your vehicle’s pride and joy. Contact us now to discuss your requirements or to book an appointment at our Coventry workshop.
Simple PIN Code Change Process
In contrast to key fobs, which use codes to unlock the ECU and then start your car ghost immobilisers connect to the vehicle’s ECU through its own CAN data network. This makes them undetectable by diagnostic tools, inaudible and invulnerable to hack. Furthermore, the technology in these systems ensures that they are able to be installed to a diverse range of vehicles including trucks, motorhomes, and plant machinery.
Our Autowatch Ghost system was designed to protect you completely from theft. It prevents your vehicle from being started without either the unique PIN code or the smartphone application with the Ghost app installed. This is an extremely secure level of security that will help to protect your vehicle from hacking, key cloning and ECU swapping.
The reason it is so secure is that there is no requirement to add additional components like key fobs or LED indicators, or remotes. Instead, it uses your buttons already on the steering wheel and door panels to create an adjustable sequence that needs to be entered before your vehicle can start. It can be as long as 20 steps long and functions similarly to a PIN code on your credit card.
The device is also completely concealed, so that thieves are unable to locate it. Additionally, it does not utilize radio signals and works on the CAN data network, making it completely undetectable to thieves using RF scanning devices.
Many car thieves try to remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to avoid detection, however this technique can only be carried out by professionals with access to specialised equipment. This is the reason why the ghost immobiliser is efficient and can be used to protect your pride and joy against many different kinds of vehicle thefts.
In addition, it can be used in conjunction with an iPhone that you’ll need to have if you need to start your engine of your vehicle when it is parked at home or work. This allows you to access your car and drive without having to enter a PIN code since the app will recognize your phone if it is within close proximity. This functionality is available for any version of Autowatch Ghost, and you can connect as many smartphones to it as you want.
Service Mode
The Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser System is a discrete silent, next-generation device that protects your vehicle unlike any other. It is impossible to start your vehicle without the PIN code, or an app authorisation. It prevents signal jamming, device spoofing and key cloning which are common techniques used to bypass the standard immobilisers.
The Ghost is a unit that is ‘hidden’ in the wiring harness behind your dash. The device then connects to your vehicle’s CAN data networks and communicates with engine control units to make it impossible to start the vehicle without following the correct sequence. The device is weatherproof and tiny making it virtually unnoticeable to thieves. It can be concealed under a dash panel or under the steering wheel or in any other part of the vehicle.
Our installation process is fast and easy with most installations taking between two and three hours. We show you how the Ghost works in detail and provide the owner manuals and Installation certification. We also give you an emergency card.
We are the only company to have this certification in Ireland. This means that you can be assured that you will receive expert and high-quality installation.
The Autowatch ghost immobiliser fitter is compatible with a large range of vehicles. It can be added to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes and ride-on lawnmowers. If there is a power source it can be fitted with an immobiliser.
The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on your car’s original key fob to generate an encrypted sequence to disarm (like a PIN code) that needs to be entered before the engine can begin. The driver is able to alter the sequence at anytime. It can contain up to 20 actions. This is a better method of security when compared to using a key fob since no one 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.
