What is a ghost lock?

The Ghost immobiliser is a discreet, effective immobiliser that protects your vehicle from key-cloning, hacking, and even key theft.
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How does Ghost Immobiliser work?

Ghost immobilisers add an extra, discrete security measure for vehicle owners on top of the traditional coded key fob. Engines will only start if an additional, unique pin number or code sequence is entered so even if thieves have stolen your keys, they will not be able to drive your vehicle away.
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What is a ghost car key?

The Ghost has no key-fobs or LED indications to give away its location. The Ghost uses the buttons in your vehicle such as those on the steering wheel, door panels or centre console, to allow you to make a unique, changeable, disarm sequence (like a PIN code) that must first be entered before you can drive your car.
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Can a car be stolen with a ghost?

The only way a thief could steal your vehicle with an Autowatch Ghost installed is by physically towing it away – even then they would not be able to start the engine once stationary.
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How do thieves steal cars with immobilisers?

Thieves listen in on the signals between your car and the locking system and with the help of a little technology in half an hour they can disarm the immobiliser, taking away one of the vital security barriers stopping them from stealing your vehicle.
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Can a ghost immobiliser be bypassed?

Can a Ghost Immobiliser be bypassed or hacked? The Ghost Immobiliser is unable to be bypassed using standard theft tactics. It will protect you from car theft, by one of the most highly secure methods on the market today to secure your vehicle.
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Can you steal a car with a ghost immobiliser?

There are many readily available professional diagnostic tools that can detect most alarm or immobiliser circuits in your vehicle and disable them, so they can steal your vehicle. However, The Ghost 2 immobilisation system has no circuits to cut and therefore can't be tampered with using this method.
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Is a ghost immobiliser safe?

It provides your car protection from key cloning, hacking, and even key theft. The only way a thief could take a Ghost Immobiliser protected vehicle is by physically towing it away, even then they will never be able to drive your pride and joy!
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Are Ghost alarms worth it?

The Autowatch Ghost is the next generation of in-vehicle protection and is the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser. The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser is one of the best car security devices available on the market and provides first-rate protection against key cloning, key theft and car hacking.
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Does a ghost immobiliser reduce insurance?

Having a Ghost immobiliser installed is likely to reduce your car insurance cost in most instances, so it is a worthwhile investment. Most Insurance companies will offer a discounted rate, as it shows responsible vehicle ownership and has less likelihood of being stolen due to the relay method of key cloning.
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Does a ghost immobiliser void warranty?

NO, the ghost 2 immobiliser does not effect your vehicles manufacturer warranty at all.
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Is Ghost immobiliser and tracker?

The Ghost protects your car from key-cloning, hacking, and even key theft. The Ghost has no key-fobs or LED indications to give away its location. The Scorpion S7 tracker vehicle owners who require a leading tracking system that is Thatcham and insurance approved.
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How do I disable ghost immobiliser?

How to exit service / valet mode manually
  1. Simply enter your normal disarm sequence (must have an ignition cycle since service mode was entered)
  2. There will be the normal disarm 2 flash confirmation.
  3. The next time the ignition is switched off the Ghost will rearm as normal.
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How long does it take to fit a ghost immobiliser?

How Long Does the Installation Take? The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser is a hassle-free process to install. Car Theft Solutions can install on your driveway or place of work. Averaging around two hours for a ghost immobiliser fitting, we give a full demonstration of how to use it correctly.
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What's the easiest car to steal?

Best-selling vehicles tend to be the most targeted by thieves, and Toyota Camrys are no exception. Their universal parts are catnip for criminals, who strip the cars and resell the parts for a profit. If you own a 2007 model, beware: The 2007 Toyota Camry was the most stolen version last year.
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How can I start my car without an immobiliser?

You can bypass the immobilizer by placing the key in keyhole hence deactivating the car's immobilizer to remote start. The added security with Mobokey allows the security to be activated as soon as the phone moves away from the car, so you don't have to worry about car security.
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Are push button start cars easy to steal?

Yes, in many circumstances keyless cars are easier to steal. That said, it also depends on the particular model, as well as the situation. Some models have keyless entry that unlocks the doors when the key is close-by but still have a conventional key that is physically put in the ignition to start the car.
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What is Ghost system?

The Ghost has no key-fobs or LED indications to give away its location. The Ghost uses the buttons in your vehicle such as those on the steering wheel, door panels or centre console, to allow you to make a unique, changeable, disarm sequence (like a PIN code) that must first be entered before you can drive your car.
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How long does service mode last on a ghost?

It has generally been understood that service mode will automatically exit when the car is driven above 30mph for a continuous period of either 3 or 15 mins (firmware dependent). If this happens, the Ghost will exit service mode, and require the PIN entry at next start.
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Does Autowatch Ghost have a tracker?

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Who makes Ghost immobiliser?

The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser 2 by Autowatch is a revolutionary immobiliser. The system protects your vehicle from key-long, key theft and hacking through a unique pin code that you choose to protect your vehicle.
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Are Immobilisers effective?

Immobilizers are really effective against more conservative offenders who are still using mechanical techniques. They are, however, no match for the more sophisticated among carjackers — in the mass-produced segment anyway.
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Are Range Rovers easy to steal?

According to Tracker, Land Rover and Range Rover account for 44% of all stolen cars recovered by Tracker in 2021.
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Do all new cars have immobilisers?

Many cars will only have an immobiliser while some will have both a factory-fitted immobiliser and alarm from new. Older vehicles may not even have an immobiliser or alarm at all.
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How do I know if my car has a factory-fitted tracker?

Car immobilisers have been compulsory on all cars made since 1998. If an immobiliser was fitted after this date and at the time of manufacture, it makes it a 'factory-fitted immobiliser'. If you have purchased a brand new car since 1998, chances are you will have an immobiliser fitted.
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