Autowatch Ghost II Immobiliser Review

Autowatch Ghost is the next generation in car security. It is invisible to thieves and makes it impossible for them to start the car without a specific pin code.

The system is based on the CAN Data network of your vehicle and is inaudible, meaning it cannot be detected by common radio signals or diagnostic tools. The system does not require any electrical circuit cuts.

What is a ghost immobiliser?

A Ghost Immobiliser helps protect your vehicle from theft by making it impossible to start the vehicle until a unique pin code is entered. It is a device that can be used in a variety of vehicles, and unlike traditional immobilisers, it doesn't require a fob or key to operate. It is also very difficult to hack or bypass and works silently, meaning that thieves would have to work fast to escape without being detected.

It is protected from key locking, signal jamming, and spoofing. These are all methods that thieves have been using to gain access to cars using standard immobiliser systems. The device stops thieves from stealing keys through a search in your mailbox, or breaking into your home to steal the remote control. It could even stop them from driving away your pride and joy in the event that they are able to get the key, since it blocks them from starting the vehicle without entering the code first.

Unlike passive immobilisers that require an ignition key or fob to be activated, a ghost immobiliser is designed to be sealed inside the engine and connects directly to the vehicle's CAN data circuit. It uses buttons on the steering wheel or centre console, or door panels to generate a unique pin code which you must enter before the engine starts. The system can also be set to service mode, which allows your vehicle to start and drive for a short period of time without the need for a pin code, but will leave service mode based upon speed and time.

It is not possible to hack or bypass the system even with the most advanced equipment, such as code grabbing or RF scanners devices. It is also impossible for a normal immobiliser to turn off since the device does not send a signal as a standard vehicle immobiliser does, and only is functional when connected directly to the CAN circuit.

TASSA (Tracking & Aftermarket Security System Association) has approved Ghost's immobiliser as an insurance-approved product due to its high-end technology and its ease of installation. We are a proud TASSA approved Ghost installer and can fit the device into your vehicle to be used for insurance purposes.

What is the process of a Ghost Immobiliser work?

Immobilisers prevent your car from starting if the wrong remote or key is used. This is done by sending a code to your vehicle's ECU (Engine Control Unit) - when this is sent by the wrong fob or key the ECU won't recognize it and therefore the car won't start. It is important to equip your car with an immobiliser from a reputable and recognised specialist.

At MotorGuard MotorGuard is the Midlands' leading vehicle security experts and installers. We offer an Autowatch Ghost immobiliser fitting service for a large variety of modern vehicles and you can be at ease knowing that your pride and joy is secure from potential thieves.

The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser system in the world. It shields your vehicle from key cloning and hacking as well as theft. It's designed to remain undetected by thieves because it doesn't use LED indicators or key fobs. It can be hidden in the wiring of your vehicle, so that no extra hardware is needed.

Once it is installed the system is connected to the CAN system of your vehicle and Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker allows you to design a an exclusive disarm sequence that includes your own PIN code which you must enter to allow you to drive the vehicle. This pin code is up to 20 presses long for added security. If you do not remember your pin code, or Ghost Immobiliser and Tracker if the button is broken, there is a secure emergency code that you can use. This will let your vehicle to start over again.

It is because the Ghost immobiliser can't be bypassed or hacked that it is an effective deterrent for thieves. Additionally, it is also TASSA insurance-approved (Tracking and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) which may reduce your car insurance costs.

As technology advances Ghost immobilisers are getting more sophisticated. We recommend that you contact an Autowatch Ghost fitter as quickly as you can in order to safeguard your pride and joy. We can provide you with quality service whether you are buying an entirely new car or upgrading your current vehicle.

Is the Ghost Immobiliser compatible for my car ghost immobiliser?

The Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser to offer complete protection against modern car theft. It provides protection against key cloning and car hacking as well as ECU swapping. The new TASSA verified Ghost-II systems also offer vehicle marking and linking to the International Security Register enabling your insurance company to confirm that you have a legitimate Ghost system in place.

Our Ghost Immobiliser prevents theft by making it necessary for a unique pin code is entered, or your smartphone to have our Autowatch App downloaded. It functions as a pin code on bank cards, making it impossible for thieves to drive off with your joy and pride without logging in the correct pin or phone. Our Ghost Immobiliser System is integrated into the CAN Data Network so there are no wire cutting required and the system operates silently. It is undetectable to thieves and is not detected by sophisticated scans using RF or code-grabbing techniques that other systems employ.

The Autowatch app is then used to connect the Ghost Immobiliser And Tracker to your smartphone. This allows you to enter an indefinite 'Service or valet mode which turns off the ghost for up to 30 minutes while you give your vehicle to service or transport. It is then connected to your smartphone through the Autowatch app to allow you to switch into an indefinite 'Service or Valet' mode that disables the ghost 11 immobiliser for up to 30 minutes whilst you transfer your vehicle for repair or transportation.

With the high degree of personalisation and modification used in today's cars coupled with the fact that a majority of us drive older cars, it's not surprising that the number of stolen vehicles has increased dramatically. It can take a long time to replace these expensive and rare vehicles after they are taken. Therefore it is crucial to safeguard your car from becoming the next target. Ghost immobilisers are an affordable investment that can keep your vehicle safe and even be used to recover the vehicle if it is stolen.

Does a Ghost Immobiliser work on cut principle?

Ghost immobilisers block your vehicle from beginning until a PIN has been entered along with your key fob. This stops thieves from copying your car keys or hacking into your car's system and can encourage thieves to leave your vehicle alone.

Once fitted, your ghost immobiliser for sale immobiliser will generate an individual pin code that can be as long as 20 digits via the buttons of your vehicle (steering wheel or centre console, or door panels) which must be entered to start your car. This code sequence must be entered every time you want to drive your car, just like a password or PIN on a bank card. The code can be reset by entering a series of numbers into the Ghost app on your smartphone.

The Autowatch Ghost II CAN immobiliser also has two deactivation options for valet and service which allows you to temporarily start your car without a code for access - just like the key fob, while it's in the garage or with a valet parking service. The immobiliser will be activated when your vehicle is in a parking spot.

Contrary to other security devices on the market The Ghost is completely undetectable to modern criminals since it does not have any LED indicators and operates quietly using your vehicle's CAN data network. It's also not susceptible to the same circuit cuts that other security systems are because it doesn't use radio signals.

As a result, it can be placed in a way that is discreet and hidden from view and therefore, is impossible for thieves to be able to detect. It's also unable to be identified by sophisticated scanning tools or code-grabbing technology which are often employed to identify and disable security devices.

The Ghost is a sophisticated, high-quality CAN bus immobiliser. It offers superior protection against key replicating and relay theft as in addition to car hacking. It's simple to set up and is undetectable by thieves. It also cannot be disarmed through simple wire cutting. This makes it a must for any driver who wishes to safeguard their vehicle.