Protect Your Vehicle With a Ghost Immobiliser
With more and more joy and happiness being poured into our cars, it is only natural to secure them. The Autowatch Ghost is a subtle vehicle immobiliser which connects to your vehicle's CAN data network. It operates through the ECU (your cars brain).
The device is akin to a PIN number on a credit card will not permit your vehicle to move until you enter the pin code in a sequence of up to 20 presses.
There are no key fobs or LED indicators to indicate the location of the item.
The Ghost Immobiliser is virtually invisible to anyone who comes into your vehicle as it does not use LED indicators or key fobs. The system makes use of buttons that are already in use, such as the centre console or the steering wheel to create an unique, programmable pin code sequence that has to be entered before your vehicle will start. The system can be programmed to require up 20 press before the engine can begin to turn on making it nearly impossible for thieves or cloners to gain access into your vehicle.
Modern car thieves use professional diagnostic tools in order to determine what security systems are in place on vehicles. The Ghost, however, does not transmit any signals. Criminals can identify the kind of security device installed in your car using sophisticated RF scanning technology, code grabbing and relay attack techniques. They are able to disable your vehicle's security system by tampering with the alarm or immobiliser.
The Ghost is different from other immobilisers that are available on the market since it is integrated directly into the CAN data network of your vehicle or van, making it nearly impossible to bypass. The system is compatible with newer models that do not have key fob security. It also works in most electric cars and even prevent the vehicle from going into "service valet mode".
When it is installed by one of our fully trained engineers, we provide the TASSA verified guarantee to give you assurance that your installation is secure and of the highest standard. TASSA is a company that improves and maintains standards in the field of automotive security. They ensure that all their approved installers are DBS certified, fully trained and insured for Ghost installation. You will also receive your Ghost emergency card, installation certificate and owner manuals. This will also make your vehicle qualified for a substantial reduction in your insurance premiums. This is due to the fact that your vehicle will be less likely be taken away and your insurers will have a much easier time recovering.
No Circuit Cuts
The Ghost is the original aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that protects your vehicle like no other available. It's not connected to LED indicators or key fobs however, it communicates directly with the vehicle's CAN system. This allows it to stop the ECU from starting and stop the engine from running until an individual PIN is first entered via the dash of the vehicle or via the steering wheel buttons (brand dependent). This makes it impossible for criminals to hack the system through relay attacks, or any other method.
The system has an Service and Valet mode that is activated while the vehicle is in garage for servicing, or valet parking. This allows the vehicle to begin temporarily while being worked on without having to give keys or use the pin code. It the system automatically shuts down once the vehicle is back in your possession.
The Ghost is a safer alternative for classic, sports and luxury automobiles that must be kept away from the battery when they are parked for long periods. It is also undetectable by modern technology for RF scanning and code grabbing, making it extremely difficult for thieves or hackers to evade.
If you're looking for a comprehensive vehicle security package that is not just secure against hacking and key-cloning, but can also track your vehicle in the event of theft, we suggest you look into one of our S7 tracker systems which integrate seamlessly with Ghost to give you complete peace of mind. All of our installations are completed by a certified, experienced and insured TASSA approved installer. You will receive full demonstrations of the product prior to handing it over with owner's manuals, installation certification, and a Ghost emergency card.
Contact us to receive an estimate and book for having a Ghost installed on your vehicle. It's often a faster option to book in advance rather than leaving it until the last minute when we are extremely busy. We'll do our best to get you booked in the earliest time 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 require only a few basic skills to operate. These cloning systems do not make use of RF scanning to identify the Ghost immobiliser.
Instead, the system uses buttons on your car to create an individual pin code push. This is done via the buttons you have on your steering wheel and door panels as well as the center console. This is also changeable and does not have 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 does not require a smartphone, but can be used using a small waterproof tag or an Apple or Android App (sold separately). You can enter service mode with your mobile device and then drive away. Then you can return the vehicle to valet-mode and turn off your mobile. autowatch ghost immobiliser is perfect for classic cars as well as prestige vehicles which are often taken in for service at garages owned by dealers.
Brand-dependent brand-specific, these CANBUS immobilisers work with other external security devices like alarms or trackers. This allows the user to decide if they would like their tracker or alarm to take priority over the immobilisers on CAN bus. This is particularly beneficial when you have a Thatcham-approved Tracker, since the tracker will be activated prior to the time Ghost is activated.
The CANBUS immobilisers use the cars CAN data bus to block the codes that could be sent to the ECU and BCM controllers via the remote keys that came with it which hinders them from starting the car or activating the engine. These systems can also be used to add an additional layer of security to cars that have remote controls that are factory installed (Brand dependant) and offer additional security for electric vehicles as well as keys-less entry vehicles.
The Autowatch Ghost will provide you with an increased level of security for your BMW. It is nearly impossible to detect since it is hidden in the wiring. It does not depend on any LED indicators or key-fobs which can also prevent the possibility of a criminal seeing its presence in your car.
No Electronics Detected
As a leading Thatcham installer, we install a new, revolutionary product manufactured by Autowatch called the Ghost Immobiliser that effectively blocks Keyless Entry theft or cloning which is on the rise in modern automobiles. It is a covert system that doesn't use LED indicators or key fobs. It makes use of the factory buttons on your car to create a pin code push sequence that is unique to you and is required before the car is able to start or move. The car cannot move or begin to start until the sequence is properly entered. Numerous insurance companies are seeking this device to be installed as standard, and it can often lead to a reduction in monthly premiums.
It is not required to cut any wires to connect it, as it connects to the CAN bus and operates through the ECU. The device is not able to be detected by diagnostic tools that hi-tech thieves use, and there isn't a way they can listen for the telltale clicking of a traditional relay, as they would on a traditional security device. Ghost Immobilisers are able to be set to operate in a service mode which allows your vehicle to be started without the PIN code. This is useful for taking it to garages or a valet parking service. The PIN code can be changed at any time for added security.
The Ghost II is TASSA-approved, which means that it can only be purchased from installers who are certified. This offers a high-level of security and the Engineer who installs is fully DBS checked as well as insured and certified.
Meta Trak VTS is an GPS tracker that can be hidden in your vehicle. This will give you the most secure level of protection. This is particularly important if you keep your keys in the ignition when it isn't being driven because there are numerous methods that can be employed to trick the driver into believing that they are in the vehicle, and allow theft to occur.