Autowatch Ghost II Immobiliser Review Autowatch Ghost is the next-generation in car security. It is inaccessible to thieves and impossible for them to start the car without a specific pin code. The system is built on your vehicle's CAN Data network and is silent and therefore cannot be identified by common thieves' radio signals or diagnostic tools. The system does not require any electrical circuits to be cut. What is a ghost immobiliser ? A Ghost Immobiliser can help safeguard your vehicle against theft by preventing it from starting until a unique pin code is entered. It can be used on many different vehicles and, unlike a standard vehicle immobiliser it doesn't require an ID card or key to operate. It is also difficult to hack or bypass and operates silently, meaning a thief would need to work fast to get away without being noticed. It guards against signal jamming, spoofing, and key cloning - all methods that thieves have used to unlock cars equipped with standard immobilisers. It also stops thieves from stealing your keys by fishing through your letterbox or breaking inside your home to take the remote control. It could even stop them from stealing your pride and joy in the event that they are able to steal the key, as it prevents them from starting your vehicle unless they enter an initial code. A ghost immobiliser, unlike passive immobilisers that require a fob or key to be in use to activate it and is designed to be completely sealed inside the engine. It is connected directly to the data circuits of the CAN in the vehicle. It makes use of buttons on the steering wheel and centre console as well as door panels to create a unique pin code which you must enter before the engine starts. The system can also be put into service mode to allow your car to start and drive for short amounts of time without the requirement for a PIN code, but it will then be able to exit service mode based on the speed and duration. As a result of the technology employed in the process, it cannot be hacked or bypassed even using advanced technology like code grabbing or RF scanning devices. It is also impossible for a standard immobiliser to be disabled because the device doesn't send the same signal that a typical vehicle immobiliser and works when connected directly to the CAN circuit. Due to its advanced technology and ease of installation, the ghost immobiliser has been insurance Approved by TASSA (Tracking and Aftermarket Security System Association). We are a proud TASSA approved Ghost installer and can install the device in your vehicle to be used for insurance purposes. What is a Ghost Immobiliser work? In simple terms, an immobiliser functions by preventing your vehicle from starting when the wrong key or fob is used. This is done by sending an electronic code to your vehicle's ECU (Engine Control Unit) and if this code is sent through the wrong key or fob the ECU will not recognise it and, consequently your car will not start. This is why it's vital to ensure your car is fitted with an immobiliser installed by an approved and reputable professional. At MotorGuard, we are the Midlands most trusted vehicle security specialists and installers. We provide Autowatch Ghost immobilisers to a variety of modern vehicles. You can rest assured that your vehicle will be secure from theft. The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser system in the world. It protects your vehicle from key-cloning, hacking as well as theft. It's designed to go undetected by thieves since it doesn't have LED indicators or key fobs. It can be hidden within the wiring of your vehicle so that no additional hardware is required. Once installed, it's connected to the CAN system of your vehicle and allows you create an exclusive disarming sequence based on your pin code. This must be entered prior to driving the vehicle. The pin code can be as long as 20 presses long for added security. If you forget your pin code or if the button has 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 such a deterrent to thieves. It also TASSA (Tracking and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) which could lower the cost of car insurance. As technology advances and improve, ghost immobilisers are becoming more sophisticated. We recommend that you contact an Autowatch Ghost fitter as soon as you can in order to safeguard your pride and joy. Whether you're buying a new vehicle, or looking to upgrade your existing vehicle, you can rely on us to provide you with a top-quality service so that you can take pleasure in your joy and pride for many years to come. Is the Ghost Immobiliser compatible with my car? The Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser to offer complete protection against modern vehicle theft. It guards against key cloning, car hacking, ECU swapping and much more. The new TASSA-verified Ghost-II system also provides the ability to mark your vehicle, connect to the International Security Register and enabling your insurance company to verify that you have a Ghost system in place. Our Ghost Immobiliser prevents thieves from beginning your engine by needing a unique pin code sequence to be entered or the presence of your phone with our Autowatch app downloaded before it can function. It functions just as a pin code on a bankcard and makes it impossible for thieves to drive off with your joy and pride without logging in the correct pin or phone. The Ghost Immobiliser System integrates into the CAN Data Network, so no wire cutting is needed and it runs quietly. It is unnoticeable to thieves and cannot be detected by the sophisticated scanners and RF technology which other systems use. After the Ghost is fitted by our skilled fitters, it is completely concealed and inaccessible to the naked eye. it utilizes the buttons on your vehicle, for instance on the steering wheel, door panels & centre console to create a unique pin code sequence which must be entered before your engine can begin to run, just as a password on a bank account. It is then connected to your smartphone through the Autowatch app, which allows you to switch into a temporary Service or Valet mode that deactivates ghost for up 30 minutes while you surrender your car for service or transportation. It is no surprise that the number of stolen vehicles has risen significantly. This is due to the high level personalisation and modifications that are used in modern cars and the fact that many of us drive older vehicles. Many of these are expensive and rare vehicles that can take months to repair after being stolen, so making sure your car isn't in danger of becoming the next target is essential. A Ghost immobiliser is a reasonable investment which can help ensure your vehicle stays safe and even be used to recover it in the event that it is stolen. Does a Ghost Immobiliser operate using the cut principle? Ghost immobilisers work by blocking your vehicle's engine from starting until an additional PIN is entered alongside your key fob. This prevents thieves from cloning keys to your car or hacking into the computer system in your car. It also can help them leave the vehicle on its own. Once fitted the ghost immobiliser, it will generate a unique pin code that can be as long as 20 digits through the buttons on your vehicle (steering wheel or centre console, or door panels) which you must enter to start your car. This code sequence must be entered every time you want to drive your car as it is similar to a password or PIN on a bank card. The code can be reset easily by entering a sequence 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 allow you to temporarily start your vehicle without access code similar to the key fob, while it is in the garage or with a valet parking company. The immobiliser will then reactivate automatically when your car is in a parking spot. Contrary to other security devices on the market The Ghost is totally undetectable by modern criminals since it doesn't have any LED indicators and works quietly using your vehicle's CAN data network. It is also not prone to the same kinds of circuit cut that are common to other security devices, since it doesn't use radio waves. As a result, it can be placed in a way that is discreet and hidden from view and therefore, is impossible for thieves to find and identify. It's also not able to be detected by advanced scanning tools or code-grabbing technology that are commonly employed to identify and disable security devices. The Ghost is a sophisticated, high-quality CAN bus immobiliser. It provides excellent protection against key cloning and relay theft, as in addition to car hacking. It's simple to set up and is inaccessible to thieves. It is not able to be deactivated with simple wire cutting. This makes it a must-have for anyone who wants to protect their vehicle.
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