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How To Save Money On Bmw Ghost Immobiliser
Protect Your Vehicle With a Ghost Immobiliser
With more and more happiness and pride being poured into our vehicles it only makes sense to safeguard them. The Autowatch Ghost is a discrete vehicle immobiliser which connects to your vehicle's CAN data network. It operates through the ECU (your cars brain).
Once installed the device will block your car from moving unless the pin code sequence you choose (up to 20 presses) is entered, similar to as a PIN on your credit card.
No Key Fobs or LED Indications to identify its location
The Ghost Immobiliser does not use key fobs or LED indicators so it is virtually undetectable by anyone who enters your vehicle. The system uses buttons on the steering wheel, the centre console, or door to generate an individual pin code that has to be entered to allow your car to begin. The system can be set to require up 20 presses before the engine can begin to turn on, making it nearly impossible for thieves or cloners to hack into your car.
Modern car thieves employ professional diagnostic tools to determine what security systems are fitted on vehicles. The Ghost, however, does not send any signals. Utilizing sophisticated RF scanning, code-grabbing technology, and relay attack methods criminals can detect the kind of security equipment is in your vehicle. This will allow them to alter the alarm or immobiliser circuits to disable your security system and steal your vehicle.
Contrary to other immobilisers available on the market, the Ghost is integrated into your vehicle's CAN data network, so it is virtually impossible to hack and bypass. ghost immobiliser fitting near me is compatible with modern vehicles that don't have key fob security. It is also used with electric vehicles and it is able to stop the car from going into the "service valet" mode.
If it is installed by one of our fully certified engineers, we provide an TASSA verified guarantee to give you peace of mind that your installation is secure and of the highest standard. TASSA is an organization that is responsible for maintaining and improving standards in the security of vehicles industry. They ensure that all of their approved installers have completed DBS tests and are certified, insured and trained to install the Ghost. They will also supply owners guides, installation certifications and a Ghost emergency card. This will also make your car qualified for a substantial reduction in the cost of insurance. This is because your car is less likely to be stolen and your insurance company will have an easier recovery process.
No Circuit Cuts
The Ghost is the original aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that protects your vehicle in a way that is unlike anything else available. Unlike other aftermarket car security devices it isn't linked to key fobs or LED indications and communicates directly with the vehicles CAN system. This allows it to stop the ECU from starting and stop the engine from running unless an individual PIN is entered first via the vehicles dash or steering wheel buttons (brand dependant). This makes it impossible for thieves to tamper with the system by using relay attacks or any other means.
The system has a Service & Valet mode that is activated when the vehicle is in a garage for servicing, or valet parking. The vehicle can be started temporarily while being worked on and without the need to use the pin code or hand over keys. It will then automatically stop itself when you have returned the vehicle.
This makes the Ghost safer option for classic, sports or luxury vehicles that require battery isolation when parked for long periods of time. It is also unnoticed by modern scans using RF and code-grabbing technology making it very difficult for thieves to bypass or hack.
If you're looking for a complete package of vehicle security that will not only safeguard against key cloning but also track your vehicle if it is stolen, then we suggest one of our S7 tracking systems. They work seamlessly with Ghost to give you peace of mind. All of our installations are completed by a qualified, experienced and insured TASSA approved installer. You will receive a full demonstration of the product before handover with owner manuals, Installation certification and an emergency card for Ghost.
Contact us to receive a quote and book if you are interested in having a Ghost installed on your vehicle. Making an advance booking is generally quicker than waiting until the last minute, which is when we are extremely busy. We'll always aim to get you booked in as soon as possible.
No RF Scanning
Many thieves use sophisticated tools to copy vehicle keys and steal cars. These systems can be located on the internet and require only a few basic skills to operate. These cloning devices don't employ RF scanning to locate the Ghost immobiliser.
The system instead uses the buttons on your car to generate an unique pin code push. This is done using the buttons on your steering wheel doors, door panels or the centre console. It can also be changed and does not have a PIN number like remote keys, which makes it very difficult to hack.
The Autowatch Ghost is extremely secure and simple to use. It isn't dependent on a smartphone and can be utilized with a small waterproof wireless tag or the Apple or Android application (sold separately). You can simply switch into service mode on your mobile device, leave the car and then return the vehicle to valet mode and turn off your phone. This is ideal for classic cars as well as prestige automobiles that are frequently brought to dealer garages.
These CANBUS immobilisers can be connected to other external security products such as alarms and trackers (Brand dependent). This allows users to choose whether to put their alarm or tracker over the imobilisers CAN bus. This is especially useful when you have a Thatcham-approved Tracker, since the tracker will be activated prior to the time Ghost is activated.
The CANBUS immobilisers make use of the car's CAN data bus to stop the codes that are expected to be transmitted to the ECU and BCM controllers via the remote keys that came with it This stops them from starting the car or activating the engine. These systems can be used to provide an additional layer of security for cars equipped with remote controls from the factory.
If you are looking for an upgrade in security for your BMW then the Autowatch Ghost is an ideal solution. It is completely hidden inside the wiring making it almost impossible to see. It does not use any LED indicators or keys-fobs which helps to prevent a criminal from being able to detect its presence.
There are no electronic devices to be Detected
As a leading Thatcham Installer We install the innovative new product called the Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch which prevents Keyless Entry theft and cloning which is on the rise in modern vehicles. It is a secret system that does not use LED indications or key fobs. It utilizes the factory buttons inside your car to generate an individual pin code sequence that you can push. This is needed to start or move the car. Unless this sequence is properly entered, the car will not begin or move at all. Many insurance companies now require this device to be installed as a standard, and it can often result in a reduction of monthly cost.
It is not necessary to cut wires in order to install it, since it connects to the CAN bus and operates through the ECU. The unit cannot be detected with diagnostic tools that hi-tech thieves use and there is no way to detect the distinctive clicking sound of a traditional relay like on a traditional security device. The Ghost Immobiliser may also be set up in an operating mode that allows your vehicle can be started and driven without the need for a PIN code which is beneficial for when you take it to the garage, or for a valet parking service or for valet parking services. The PIN code can be changed at any time to provide added security.
The Ghost II is TASSA approved which means it is only available through fully certified installers. This provides a high level of security, and the Engineer who installs it is DBS certified as well as insured and certified.
While it's not a substitute for an alarm system we always recommend you to combine it with other physical barriers like wheel clamps and crook locks as well as, if possible, a hidden GPS tracker such as Meta Trak VTS to provide the highest level of security available. This is particularly important if you leave your keys in the ignition even when it isn't being driven because there are a variety of ways to trick the driver into thinking they are in the vehicle, and allow theft to take place.