I never usually comment but I’ve just bought a car that has one already installed and I’ve been trying to learn about it since I’ve never come across something like this before! Thank you so much for doing the video!
In short, Ghost Immobilisers are not Thatcham approved, this is because the method that the Ghost Immobiliser works on does not have a banding category within the Thatcham mode of certification anymore, this is alongside vehicle trackers, as they are aftermarket security measures. Despite this, since March 2020, The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser is TASSA approved and recognised by some insurers.
AutoWatch also has a location here in Canada, City of Guelph for those who live in Canada and in North America. I'm thinking of getting this immobilizer myself. I think it's really the #1 piece of security that will stop thieves
Great vid! And probably only video i've come across that explained the process of changing the code. I just got a ghost immobiler in my car today. I'm quite keen on changing my button sequence. I understood everything till you put your new sequence, then i wasn't sure if you repeated the new code or if you took your foot off the accelerator. Any help on this would be appreicated :)
Everyone should also put their key in a faraday pouch when you go to bed at night which foils the two man thief team that try to boost the car controller. You don't really need the OBD blocker since you've got the ghost, well you don't need the other either but if they can't boost to open the doors they just might move on. I am here in Australia, never heard of the Ghost, so on my car I have the heavy duty port blocker and a faraday pouch the key is always in unless I am driving (cause you have to take it out of the pouch when in the car so the car can get the key signal lol).
@@THEMAKERSH3D I have a asteel block on my OBD port that I am only going to take off at service time, hopefully never more than once a year. There is no such option in the vehicle's settings, I'd have to use some OBD programmer to do it, hence, OBD port. Faraday pouch is just as simple a solution and you don't lose the convenience. It is impossible to hack or boost a signal that's not there, and your car will still signal when it locks the doors when you press the lock button, so it's always best to be vigilant when you lock up and turn around when you are say 30 seconds away from your car and see if your mirrors are still folded, i.e. car locked. I lock, pop into a faraday pouch, walk away, then check on it to make sure no one intercepted the signal before I put it into the pouch. That's all I can do. I do have a steering wheel lock, one that goes over the spokes so you can't cut the wheel, with a motion alarm of its own, and I can't believe how accurate it is but it is. It works on air pressure I believe. As soon as I open the door, it knows, every single time. Plus the OBD blocker, so.. I have done all I can at this point. If they want to tow it, nothing I can do about it.
not just that, the issue is there will always be a keyhole left by manufacturers for emergency mechanical locks. thief opens the door by picking the key, plugging computers into your obd2 port, reprogramming the key to theirs, and driving off really fast.
Also don't leave the Faraday Box/key at the front door. Now they are breaking into the house to get the key. Practice what you would do in case someone tries to rob you. You say, okay sir you can have the car let me get out and give you the key. But before you leave, shut off the car. Then run as far as possible. Car's not going anywhere!
Don't buy. Mine was defeated in 3 minutes. They used underhood diagnostic port. I don't even think they knew Ghost II was installed. Very painful to watch.
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Same question. You mean the actual unit? Which he explained is hidden somewhere in the car. If the thief even knew that was why it didn't go into gear (why would they?), then starts to think of taking the dash apart with no tools to look for that unit and no other (30mins-2hours?) then actually finds it, to then try and bypass it, sure. By that time I think any alarm system could be overriden.
I never usually comment but I’ve just bought a car that has one already installed and I’ve been trying to learn about it since I’ve never come across something like this before! Thank you so much for doing the video!
Thanks so much for the instructional video. Together with the bollards, the axe, key pouch, 5 trackers, the ghost makes a wonderful addition.
Great video! I have actually been thinking about getting one and you have convinced me 👍🏻
Definitely worth it!
How come it is not Thactham approved, do they view it as sub-standard in some way to what they have approved?
In short, Ghost Immobilisers are not Thatcham approved, this is because the method that the Ghost Immobiliser works on does not have a banding category within the Thatcham mode of certification anymore, this is alongside vehicle trackers, as they are aftermarket security measures.
Despite this, since March 2020, The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser is TASSA approved and recognised by some insurers.
Hi. Do you think it's still worth getting one if your car isn't a keyless start - i.e you need a key to start your car (key has a code in it though)?
That a nice anti theft system, I haven't seen it here in the US. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching! I think the company only has a presence in Europe but it’s such a great device that I don’t think it will take long!
AutoWatch also has a location here in Canada, City of Guelph for those who live in Canada and in North America. I'm thinking of getting this immobilizer myself. I think it's really the #1 piece of security that will stop thieves
Also in Mississauga at Car Pride Auto Spa.
@@peter37490 Thank you I didn't know that. I'm actually taking my Vehicle to get the ghost immobilizer installed this Friday.
Surely a dumb question but, can thieves use odb port to disable the ghost immobilizer?
No, whilst the Ghost does sit on the CANBUS it won’t respond to anything, connecting to the OBD doesn’t allow any communication with the ghost.
Thank you for your great presentation. Do you know of any dealers or resources that would install the system in the US? Thank you very much
Great vid mate, will be purchasing one for sure!
Thanks. Provides peace of mind! With the prevalence of keyless entry attacks its a must!
Had mine fitted to my new r line tiguan in 2020 great piece of kit and 2 weeks after some fucker tried have it away , £350 well spent,
Great info, thanks Josh. Do you know if it impacts factory remote start functionality?
I don’t believe so, there’s a function that allows you to start the vehicle without the code but will not allow you to shift from park (on autos)
Did you purchase this or was it provided for the review?
I bought it a couple of weeks after taking delivery of the car. They don’t know I’ve done this review and I’m not affiliated with the manufacturer.
Great vid! And probably only video i've come across that explained the process of changing the code.
I just got a ghost immobiler in my car today. I'm quite keen on changing my button sequence.
I understood everything till you put your new sequence, then i wasn't sure if you repeated the new code or if you took your foot off the accelerator. Any help on this would be appreicated :)
Nice unit. Shame it can't sync with the actual car alarm if somebody moves into gear without first entering the code.
Everyone should also put their key in a faraday pouch when you go to bed at night which foils the two man thief team that try to boost the car controller. You don't really need the OBD blocker since you've got the ghost, well you don't need the other either but if they can't boost to open the doors they just might move on. I am here in Australia, never heard of the Ghost, so on my car I have the heavy duty port blocker and a faraday pouch the key is always in unless I am driving (cause you have to take it out of the pouch when in the car so the car can get the key signal lol).
I turn off keyless entry on all my vehicles. It’s a convenience feature that’s not worth the risk.
@@THEMAKERSH3D I have a asteel block on my OBD port that I am only going to take off at service time, hopefully never more than once a year.
There is no such option in the vehicle's settings, I'd have to use some OBD programmer to do it, hence, OBD port.
Faraday pouch is just as simple a solution and you don't lose the convenience. It is impossible to hack or boost a signal that's not there, and your car will still signal when it locks the doors when you press the lock button, so it's always best to be vigilant when you lock up and turn around when you are say 30 seconds away from your car and see if your mirrors are still folded, i.e. car locked. I lock, pop into a faraday pouch, walk away, then check on it to make sure no one intercepted the signal before I put it into the pouch. That's all I can do.
I do have a steering wheel lock, one that goes over the spokes so you can't cut the wheel, with a motion alarm of its own, and I can't believe how accurate it is but it is. It works on air pressure I believe. As soon as I open the door, it knows, every single time.
Plus the OBD blocker, so.. I have done all I can at this point. If they want to tow it, nothing I can do about it.
THANKS MATE FOR THIS JUST SUBED
It’s hot ass balls in the US too right now
Brother, how much do the system cost?
I’ll share it on mocgb thanks for uploading mate
Thanks mate! I think that’s the only group I didn’t post it to.
Awesome - thanks for sharing!
Very interesting 🤔
Glad you think so!
Nice video bro
Thanks for the visit
but how did they get into the car in the first place? keys? buy a faraday bag and hide the keys.
Peace of mind. I have keyless entry turned off due to the prevalence of keyless relay attacks and the keys are always secured.
not just that, the issue is there will always be a keyhole left by manufacturers for emergency mechanical locks. thief opens the door by picking the key, plugging computers into your obd2 port, reprogramming the key to theirs, and driving off really fast.
Also don't leave the Faraday Box/key at the front door. Now they are breaking into the house to get the key.
Practice what you would do in case someone tries to rob you. You say, okay sir you can have the car let me get out and give you the key. But before you leave, shut off the car. Then run as far as possible. Car's not going anywhere!
Looking at those gates on your drive you could have saved 400 quid on the Ghost 2 ;)
Defence in depth!
Don't buy. Mine was defeated in 3 minutes. They used underhood diagnostic port. I don't even think they knew Ghost II was installed. Very painful to watch.
surely you would combine this with a steering lock and a RFID blocking key pouch. you can't just rely on one thing.
Unfortunately that’s not possible. Any diagnostic port is pointless as the vehicle and ECU is not aware of the ghost module.
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club backwards key towards the dashboard
2019 gt mustang
alot cheaper than this product
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Easy bypass u just need to put in a pin in the white thingy
what white thingy
@@hrantmelody same question
What white thingy
Same question. You mean the actual unit? Which he explained is hidden somewhere in the car. If the thief even knew that was why it didn't go into gear (why would they?), then starts to think of taking the dash apart with no tools to look for that unit and no other (30mins-2hours?) then actually finds it, to then try and bypass it, sure. By that time I think any alarm system could be overriden.
A year later.....What white thingy ?
Talk about Trolling
Most people watching this will know about Ghost! What a complete BORING presentation!!!
great video if you suffer from insomnia.....no spark, whitters on and takes 7 minutes before getting onto the product. Don't bother.
Fool
Did you make a better video? No? Then keep quiet