"Ask Me Anything": Ten Answers To Your Questions About Ghost Immobiliser Fitting
Get a Ghost Immobiliser Fitted to Protect Your Vehicle
The Autowatch Ghost, a next-generation car immobiliser that guards against key (and keys without keys) thefts, clonings and hacking relays. It is an inconspicuous device that is connected to the CAN data network of your vehicle and operates in a quiet manner.
It requires an PIN code comprised of buttons on the steering column or console. It can be activated in service mode, which lets the vehicle to start briefly in the event of a need.
No Radio Signals
If you're looking to safeguard your vehicle from key cloning, hacking and key theft, then installing a ghost immobiliser is a great way to go about it. The system is hidden inside the vehicle, operates in a silent manner and does not make use of radio signals to communicate with the vehicle. This makes it difficult for thieves to detect using radar scanners as they can't hear or see it.
The device also prevents cloning your vehicle's keyfob, by preventing communication between the car's CAN data network and the keyfob. Organised car thief gangs will often employ sophisticated RF scanning and code grabbing technology to snoop on and disable security systems in vehicles. However, ghost immobilisers are inaccessible to thieves because they don't emit any radio signals and are incorporated into the vehicle's CAN data network, which means that there are no circuit cuts during installation and fitting, making them totally undetectable.
The ghost immobiliser prevents your car from being moved and also stops it from starting. This is perfect if you will park your car in a public place such as a supermarket or garage, or in the event that a valet is parking it for you. This feature can be enabled via a simple application on an iOS or Android phone.
With the help of a GPS tracker your vehicle can be tracked. This will help you recover your vehicle if it is stolen. In recent times, thieves have been able to override security systems for vehicles by hacking into the OBD port of the vehicle. However this is not possible by using a ghost-immobiliser that communicates directly with the vehicle's ECU via the CAN data circuit. This is not visible to high-tech diagnostic tools and completely quiet, which means that a thief can't add an additional car key or alter the ECU to start the vehicle.
The device is completely reversible and won't affect the warranty on your vehicle. If you're interested in a ghost immobiliser make sure you find a TASSA approved installer. This will confirm that the installer has passed a series of checks, including identity and CRB.
No Circuit Cuts
When it comes to protecting your vehicle against contactless theft, an immobiliser ghost is the ideal solution. This device is hidden in your car and prevents the engine from being started until certain buttons are pressed in a sequence (similarly to a PIN on your smartphone).
Since it doesn't make use of radio frequencies or key fobs to communicate, there are no indicators or sounds to give away its presence. It connects to your car through the CAN data network and works in silence, protecting your vehicle from thieves who do not want to be seen.
With car theft on the rise Many drivers are looking for a way to protect their vehicle from being stolen. The theft of vehicles that are in high demand fitting is on the rise, and with the right equipment, thieves can take off a vehicle in a matter of hours. It is therefore essential to guard your car from this kind of crime by installing an immobiliser that is ghostly.
Ghost immobilisers from Autowatch is an innovative and efficient solution to this issue. It uses the CAN data bus to communicate to your vehicle and prevent the engine from beginning until you enter a pre-set pin code that is unique to your. The code is entered by pressing buttons on the steering wheel, the centre console or door panels. It can be altered if necessary.
It is also very difficult to spot since it doesn't have any LED indicators, frequency, or any other clues to give thieves an indication as to its presence. It does not require wire cutting or any additional aftermarket devices. You can also disable it remotely using the Autowatch App while you are having your car maintained.
Therefore a ghost immobiliser from Autowatch is the perfect solution to prevent theft via contactless and protecting your vehicle. It's an TASSA certified device, which means that it's recognised by large official companies such as police forces and insurance companies. At Car Specialist Customs, we are approved installers of this unique system and can help secure your vehicle without having to add additional keys or wires.
No Key Fobs
A ghost immobiliser doesn't depend on the standard key fob to communicate with your vehicle. Instead, it makes use of buttons that are already present in your car, such as those on the steering wheel or door panels to generate a unique pin code sequence you have to enter in order to start your car. The system is invisible, since it doesn't emit radio signals and communicates directly with the ECU using the CAN data circuit. Diagnostic tools or stolen keys cannot detect it.
Even if thieves have the original key fob they will still need to know your pin code sequence to unlock your car. The system also stops key cloning, as well as device-spoofing and jamming of signals, all methods used by thieves to unlock vehicles that have an immobiliser.
If you've spent a lot of time and money customizing your car, or you own a costly or rare vehicle, a ghost immobiliser can aid in keeping it safe from theft. The system can be remotely deactivated with a mobile app for iOS and Android, which is an excellent option if you're not sure who holds keys to your car or where your vehicle is.
The ghost immobiliser is also able to safeguard your vehicle from relay-style frequency amplification. This is a common method for high-tech thieves who want to take over PKE equipped vehicles. They can detect the frequency of the key fob and transmit it to a coconspirator who then can use the remote starter to start the car. The system stops this by removing the battery of your key fob after a short period of time.
The Autowatch Ghost system comes with several other features that will ensure that your vehicle is more secure. This includes preventing ECU swapping key cloning, key swapping and more. The CAN data network communicates with the ECU which makes it impossible for thieves to replace the ECU or even add keys to circumvent the system. The system will require a unique pin code to start your vehicle, which can be entered via the phone app, making it difficult for thieves to hack into your car.
Service Mode
If you're a seasoned car thief or just starting out on the path of a criminal career, the equipment you need to scan and clone your vehicle is becoming increasingly cheaper & more accessible to purchase. In fact, you can purchase complete cloning kits to your vehicle from the internet which makes it more crucial than ever to secure your vehicle by installing an immobiliser that is ghostly.
The ghost immobiliser works in combination with your current key fob, and stops your vehicle from starting until you enter a unique PIN code. This sequence is generated using buttons present on your vehicle, such as in the steering wheel door panels and central console. This pin code is only known by you and you are the only person who can start your car. Without this, thieves won't be capable of driving your car away even if they have your keys.
The ghost communicates directly with the ECU via the CAN network. This means there's no risk of causing damage to the vehicle. It's also a discreet option, as it doesn't depend on key fobs or LED indicators. It's virtually undetectable by anyone who is not the owner of the car, and it does not affect jamming devices or cuts to circuits. Furthermore, it's secured against keyless entry and device spoofing technology.
Additionally, it makes it more difficult for thieves to steal your car and make it more difficult for thieves to steal your car, a ghost immobiliser could help to reduce your insurance premiums. This is because there is no evidence of installation, and the insurance company will assume that you have a standard anti-theft system installed.
Denton Cars can provide you with more details about installing a Ghost immobiliser to your vehicle. We are an Autowatch approved installer and will be more than happy to address any questions you may have regarding this enhanced vehicle security product. Our team of experts will also help you decide which of our other products is the best fit to your vehicle. We are also TASSA-approved, so you know you're dealing an established company that's been thoroughly examined and accredit.