There are many aftermarket modifications you can make in order to ensure a greater level of security for your vehicle. One of these options is the Ghost Immobiliser, but what makes this option stand out from the crowd? And is it worth it?
In this blog, we will answer the question ‘How secure is a Ghost Immobiliser?’
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The sector supports 345,600 jobs and contributes £12.2 billion each year to the economy. And it is growing: the sector’s value is set to rise to £28 billion by 2022.
That’s why we at Car Specialist Customs are here to provide you with all the information you require to get the best car customisation possible, whilst being as informed as possible.
Is a Ghost Immobiliser PIN secure?
For the most part, yes. The Ghost Immobiliser has a feature that prevents its vehicle from starting unless the PIN has been entered, or a specific FOB is being used. The PIN consists of pressing buttons that already exist on your vehicle’s dashboard.
With an endless amount of combinations available, only a thief who has the FOB, or has watched you enter your PIN, can start the vehicle. The amount of buttons you can press can be up to 20, that being said, if you ever forget the PIN, you can manually override the feature.
What if a thief removes my Ghost Immobiliser?
Unless you had a poor installation, it is almost impossible to remove a Ghost Immobiliser. A professional installation will ensure that the device is undetectable, the only person who would know where it is, is the installer and the driver (if they chose to know).
Can I install a Ghost Immobiliser on a leased vehicle?
Although you can potentially install a Ghost Immobiliser on a leased vehicle, it is purely subject to the lease agreement. You must check with your lease provider before committing to any modifications of the vehicle.
How secure is a Ghost Immobiliser?
Ghost immobilisers are known for being highly secure car security systems, offering several advantages that make them difficult to bypass for thieves. Here’s a breakdown of their key security features:
- No Detectable Signals: Unlike traditional immobilisers that use radio frequencies, Ghost systems don’t transmit any detectable signals. This makes them undetectable by thieves using scanning tools to locate hidden immobiliser systems.
- CAN Bus Integration: Ghost immobilisers connect to the vehicle’s Controller Area Network (CAN Bus) instead of relying on easily identifiable cut circuits. This integration makes it harder for thieves to locate and disable the immobiliser.
- Unique PIN Code: Disarming the Ghost system requires entering a unique, user-defined PIN code using the vehicle’s existing buttons (steering wheel controls, dashboard buttons, etc.). This eliminates the need for a separate key fob or remote, which can be lost or stolen. The PIN code can be lengthy (up to 20 presses) for additional security.
- Weatherproof and Covert Installation: Ghost Immobilisers are compact and weatherproof, allowing for discreet installation. This makes them physically difficult to locate and tamper with.
- Emergency Override: In case you forget your PIN, a recovery procedure exists using a unique emergency code provided at the time of installation. This allows authorized personnel to deactivate the immobiliser without compromising the system’s security.
Does a Ghost Immobiliser have limitations?
Not exactly. A Ghost Immobiliser will ensure that your car will not be stolen as long as your pin is secure. The vehicle will not start whatsoever. However, a Ghost Immobiliser will not prevent:
- Car damages: A thief may not be able to drive away with a car protected by Ghost Immobiliser, but it can’t prevent the efforts the thief will take to break into your vehicle. This means, even if a theft is avoided, you may still have to pay for repairs for broken doors or windows.
- Professional Thieves: While highly effective against casual theft attempts, some determined and highly skilled thieves with advanced tools might potentially exploit vulnerabilities in the vehicle’s CAN Bus system.
- Social Engineering: If a thief gains access to your vehicle and observes you entering the PIN code, they could potentially steal your car.
Is it better to install a Ghost Immobiliser myself?
No. Installing a Ghost Immobiliser is very tricky, especially for someone who has no experience installing car alarms, the reason for this is due to the fact you have to hide your Ghost Immobiliser in your vehicle. Which would mean removing another piece of your vehicle’s interior to find a suitable spot to install.
Additionally, Ghost Immobilisers are connected to your vehicle’s electrics, which means any mistake you make could compromise the rest of your car’s electrical circuits and functionality.
We do not recommend this for anybody who has no experience in installing these systems.
Although you have the option of installing your Ghost Immobiliser system yourself, you can get in contact with our team for a professional installation.
Here are the crucial reasons why you should get an installation from us.
- As it is a discreet device, having us install it in the appropriate place of our choosing will make it undetectable by you and subsequently any potential thieves. (unless you want to know the location.)
- As trusted and professional installers, we guarantee we will install the device efficiently, not damaging your vehicle or tampering with anything beyond what needs to be altered.
- We rigorously test our installations so you will have no problems dealing with them in the future.
- Getting it installed by us allows you to ask any questions directly to our team who have years of installation and usage expertise aftermarket security systems..
- If you have never installed anything manually into your car before you could be doing damage to your vehicle’s systems unintentionally, which could cost a lot of time and money to repair.
Invest in a Ghost Immobiliser today
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In this blog, we aimed to have answered the question, ‘How secure is a Ghost Immobiliser?’’ Whilst also providing supplementary information that can help you make an informed choice when it comes to investing in customisation options for your vehicle.
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