Ghost Immobiliser Cars
Ghost immobilisers are high-tech security device that shields your vehicle from key cloning or hacking. It is undetectable, and leaves no marks after installation. This makes it a preferred choice for owners of expensive vehicles or cars that are rare.
It makes use of buttons on your steering wheel, centre console, and door panels to generate a unique pin code sequence (up to 20 characters) which must be entered before the engine can be started.
There aren't any keyfobs or LEDs or other indicators to help you locate it.
A ghost immobiliser is a brand new technology that protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking and theft. It is an electronic device that connects to the vehicle's data network. It is able to intercept signals sent by the engine control unit. The system stops the engine from starting until a specific PIN code is entered, making sure that thieves are unable to escape with your pride and joy.
The device is connected to your vehicle's CAN bus, allowing it to intercept data between the ECU and the other components that are connected to the vehicle. Its installation is a highly complex procedure that requires skilled installation and should only be carried out by a certified installer. Once installed, it'll be hidden within your vehicle and thus unnoticeable to thieves. It can detect vibrations as well as the movement of car components and parts.
If a criminal attempts to disable the device the engine management lights will flash rapidly and the horn will sound. This will alert the driver that there is an issue with the engine. They could be in panic and abandon their vehicle. This will give you an advantage over a normal immobiliser as the car's owner will be aware that their vehicle is in trouble and call the authorities right away.
The device can be disabled by using an app that can be accessed by the owner and installer (even although it's unlikely anyone will forget their PIN number!). Some systems include a service/valet option that temporarily disables the immobiliser and allow an authorized driver to drive the vehicle without needing PIN. The system will restart when the vehicle is at 31 mph and has been driven for a specified period of time.
There is no Bluetooth or wireless connectivity
This means it can't be detected by the modern thieves using diagnostics to locate an unconnected circuit or hidden immobiliser. It's undetectable as it does not utilize radio signals. This makes it an effective deterrent to vehicle theft. You can also activate the GHOST's vehicle-specific features like anti-hijack or gearbox lock to prevent the engine from starting in a specific gear.
Our approved installers can fit the GHOST to a wide variety of vehicles. It is fully compatible with all Mercedes vehicles. GHOST is unlike other products available on market since it is compatible with the current interfaces of your vehicle, such as buttons on the steering wheel, the door card on the driver's side or the center console. It's a stealth immobiliser for the 21st century, which works independently of your factory-installed alarm or tracker.
The Ghost can be disarmed by entering a secret set of buttons using the driver's smartphone application. This can be done from any location in the world and is simple and hassle-free. You can modify it however many times you like but only the app's owner will see the modifications.
You can also disable the GHOST feature in your satnav by entering a different sequence. This makes it more secure and deterrent to thieves. This method is so effective, that a Bentley Bentayga valued at PS200k was stolen just recently as it was parked and the driver entered their PIN to disable device.
No annual subscriptions
Although traditional immobilisers block vehicles from starting if they don't have the right key fob, Ghost goes a step further and fights a variety of tactics that thieves use to steal cars. Ghost can detect signal jamming as well as device spoofing and other methods to make it more difficult to steal your vehicle. The device also requires an additional, unique pin number or code sequence to start the engine. This deters thieves and also encourages thieves to leave your car alone.
This makes the device a valuable asset for high-end vehicles that are at greater risk of being stolen. As a result, you will have a better security and protect the value of your vehicle for resales. The Ghost Immobiliser could even lower your insurance costs. The Ghost Immobiliser is more expensive than conventional immobilisers, but the peace of assurance it offers is well worth the expense.
Like other devices, Ghost doesn't require an annual subscription. Instead it connects to your mobile phone using low-energy bluetooth. This creates a secure connection between the immobiliser and your phone, making it nearly impossible for criminals or hackers to intercept. There are also no LED indicators to indicate the whereabouts of the device.
The Autowatch Ghost car immobiliser is simple to install and remove. Its'service valet mode' allows you to turn off the immobiliser while taking your car to be serviced or MOTd. When you return, just enter the PIN code in order to allow your vehicle to start again.
The Autowatch Ghost is also compatible with newer vehicles which don't come with a factory-installed immobiliser. It can be used to transfer between cars when you sell your previous vehicle, as long as the new vehicle is compatible.
There is no need to memorize a PIN code
A ghost immobiliser car is an extra layer of security that prevents tech-savvy thieves from starting your vehicle even if they've cloned the key fob of yours or stolen it. It is connected to your vehicle's Control Area Network (CAN) and disables the motor when you start the engine without first entering a PIN. There's no new keypad installed however, it does use buttons in your vehicle, for example the steering wheel, door panels, or the centre console. It's not just untraceable to thieves, but also preserves your vehicle's interior.
The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser is an electronic device that connects to your vehicle's ECU to create an almost impossible barrier for thieves to penetrate. It is completely silent and emits no radio signals, which makes it completely invisible to traditional RF scanning technology used by thieves to collect the signal from your key fob and clone it. It's an TASSA verified product, meaning that it's been independently tested to the highest standards and is recognized by a few insurance companies as a beneficial accessory to the security of your vehicle.
If you have to surrender your vehicle for service, valet parking or a friend can drive it for you, then the ghost CAN immobiliser may be turned on to 'Service/Valet mode'. You can switch this mode by entering a unique pin code that is only accessible to you, and this can be changed at any time.
The manual that came with the Ghost will help you with this quick and simple process. It will explain how to enter the code and how to reset it if you forget.
Simple to reset
Since its inception the ghost immobiliser vehicle has been a dominant element in the protection of vehicles. Through the use of undetectable positioning and communication using CANBus to ECU technology and a unique pin code entry, it's been able to keep one step ahead of the most ruthless thieves. It doesn't require a key fob or any other wireless connectivity to work. It can also be removed from the vehicle when you decide to sell it.
Like any other security measure or password, it is natural that you'll forget the PIN code of your ghost immobiliser. If this does occur it's not necessary to worry about it as it's easy to reset. All you need to do is to contact the person who installed your device, and they'll be able to provide you with an emergency code. It's usually hidden beneath a scratch-off section on a card supplied at the time of installation, and it's essential to keep it in a safe location.
The Emergency Code will allow you to gain access to your vehicle so that it can drive it as usual and is a great solution for situations where you have to give your car for service or valet parking for instance. It can also be used to make sure that your vehicle is secured while you're away, so that no one else will be able to start the engine.
Consider adding a Ghost Immobiliser from Autowatch, a market leader in the UK. For more information, get in touch with Autowatch today.