Autowatch Ghost II Immobiliser Review

Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is the next step in car security. It is inaccessible to thieves and impossible to start without a unique pin code or app authorization.

The system is based upon the CAN Data network of your vehicle. It's inaudible, meaning it cannot be detected by common radio signals or diagnostic tools. It doesn't require any circuit cuts to be made before installing.

What is a Ghost Immobiliser?

A Ghost Immobiliser helps protect your vehicle from theft by preventing it from starting until a unique pin code is entered. It can be used on various vehicles and, unlike the standard vehicle immobiliser it doesn't require an ID card or key to operate. It is also extremely difficult to hack or bypass and works silently, meaning that thieves would have to be quick to make a getaway without being noticed.

It guards against key cloning, signal jamming and spoofing, which are all methods that thieves have been using to unlock vehicles using standard immobiliser systems. The device also prevents thieves from stealing your keys by sifting through your letterbox or breaking into your home to take the remote control. It could even prevent them from taking away your pride and joy in the event that they are able to get the key, since it blocks the vehicle from starting unless they enter a code first.

A ghost immobiliser, unlike passive immobilisers which require a fob or key to be press to activate them they are designed to be completely sealed within the engine. It connects directly to the data circuit in the CAN of the vehicle. The system generates a pin code when you press buttons on the steering wheel or the console of your car. You will need to enter this code before the engine can start. The system can also be put in service mode, which allows your vehicle to start and drive for short periods of time without the need for a pin code, but it will be able to be able to exit service mode based on the speed and duration.

It is impossible to hack or bypass the system, even with high-tech equipment such as code grabbing or RF scanners devices. It is also impossible to disable with a regular vehicle immobiliser because it doesn't send an RF signal like a standard immobiliser and works only by connecting directly to the data circuit in CAN.

TASSA (Tracking and Aftermarket Security System Association) has now endorsed Ghost's immobiliser as an insurance-approved product due to its cutting-edge technology and its ease of installation. We are a TASSA approved Ghost Installer and can put this device in your vehicle to help you with insurance.

What is the process of a Ghost 2 immobiliser Immobiliser work?

Immobilisers prevent your car from starting if the wrong remote or key is used. It does this by sending a code from the wrong fob or key to the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The ECU will not recognize it and your car will not start. This is the reason it's essential to ensu to provide you with a quality service, so you can feel confident in your joy and pride for years to come.

Is the Ghost Immobiliser a good fit with my car?

The Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser system that provides 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 verify that you have a genuine Ghost system in place.

Our Ghost Immobiliser prevents thieves from beginning your engine by needing an individual pin code to be entered or the presence of your phone with our Autowatch application installed before it can work. It functions as a pin number for bank cards and makes it impossible for thieves to steal your car with your joy and pride without entering 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 inaccessible to thieves and isn't detected by the sophisticated scan RF and code grabbing technology that other systems employ.

After the Ghost is fitted by our skilled fitters, it's completely hidden and undetectable to the naked eye, it makes use of the buttons on your vehicle such as those on the steering wheel, door panels, and the centre console to generate an individual pin code sequence which must be entered before your engine can start, just like a password for your bank account. This is then linked to your smartphone through the Autowatch app, which allows you to go into the temporary 'Service or Valet' mode which disables the ghost immobiliser for sale for up to 30 minutes whilst you transfer your vehicle to us for service or transport.

With the high level of personalisation and modification used in today's cars coupled with the fact that most of us drive older vehicles, it's no surprise that the amount of stolen vehicles has risen dramatically. Many of these are expensive and scarce vehicles which can take months to replace after being stolen, so making sure your vehicle's security isn't at risk of becoming the next target is paramount. Ghost immobilisers are a reasonable investment that can protect your vehicle and could even help retrieve the vehicle in the event of theft.

Does a Ghost Immobiliser operate using the cut principle?

Ghost immobilisers block your vehicle from starting until a PIN is entered along with your key fob. This prevents thieves from cloning keys to your car or hacking into your car's system. This could encourage them to leave your vehicle completely.

Once fitted the ghost immobiliser will generate an individual pin code that can be as long as 20 digits through the buttons in your vehicle (steering wheel, centre console or door panels) that must be entered to start your vehicle. The code sequence needs to be entered every time you drive your car, similar to a PIN password on credit cards. The code can be easily reset by entering a number sequence into the Ghost application.

The Autowatch Ghost II CAN immobiliser also has two deactivation modes for valet and service, which allow 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 can be activated when your vehicle is parked.

The Ghost is different from other security devices on the market. It does not have any LED indicators, and it works in a silent manner by utilizing the CAN data network that is in your vehicle. It is also not prone to the same kinds of circuit cuts that are found in other security gadgets, since it doesn't use radio waves.

It is also able to be hidden and discretely installed, making it impossible for thieves to find. It is also not detected by advanced scanning tools or technology that grabs codes, which are often employed to detect or disable security devices.

The Ghost is a high-quality, state-of-the-art CAN bus immobiliser that provides top-of-the-line protection against key cloning car hacking and relay theft. It's simple to install and is inaccessible to thieves. It is not able to be deactivated with simple wire cutting. This makes it a must for any driver who wishes to secure their vehicle.