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Ghost Immobilisers
We book you in, install neatly, and show you how to use the system — protecting your vehicle against key cloning and relay theft.
Why book with us
Ghost Immobilisers with clear advice.
Vehicle theft in the West Midlands is a genuine concern — keyless relay theft and OBD port attacks are increasingly common in West Bromwich, Smethwick, and the surrounding Black Country areas. A Ghost immobiliser prevents your vehicle starting unless the correct button sequence is entered using the existing controls inside the car, making it worthless to a thief even if they have copied or cloned your key.
We supply and fit Ghost immobilisers at our West Bromwich garage with tidy, hidden installation and a full handover so you know exactly how to arm and disarm the system. BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, and Toyota keyless models are the most commonly targeted in the area — if your vehicle has keyless entry, a Ghost immobiliser is one of the most effective countermeasures available.
Relay theft protection
Stops keyless relay attacks and key cloning — two of the most common theft methods in the Black Country.
Discreet installation
Routing kept completely hidden; no visible signs of the device from inside or outside the vehicle.
Handover support
We walk through the arming sequence with you and confirm you are fully comfortable before collection.
Ghost Immobilisers
Ghost immobiliser fitting includes
Clear expectations, no surprises. If anything extra is needed, we explain it first.
- Pre-fit consultation on requirements and confirmation of vehicle compatibility.
- Full installation appointment — typically two to three hours.
- Hidden wiring and programming of your unique disarm sequence using existing interior controls.
- System test and confirmation of sequence including emergency override.
- Handover walk-through so you understand exactly how to arm and disarm the system.
Ghost Immobilisers
Common questions
- What is a Ghost immobiliser?
- A Ghost immobiliser is a secondary security device that prevents your vehicle starting unless a unique button sequence is entered using the existing buttons inside the car. It protects against key cloning and OBD port attacks — two of the most common modern car theft methods in the West Midlands.
- Which vehicles in the West Midlands are most at risk from relay theft?
- Keyless entry vehicles are the primary target. BMW 3 and 5 Series, Mercedes C and E Class, Audi A6 and Q7, Land Rover Defender and Discovery, and Toyota RAV4 are among the most frequently stolen in the West Midlands using relay amplifier attacks. A Ghost immobiliser prevents starting even if a thief successfully clones or amplifies the key signal, because the correct button sequence must still be entered at the controls inside the vehicle.
- Can a Ghost immobiliser be fitted to any make or model?
- A Ghost immobiliser can be fitted to most modern vehicles with a CAN bus architecture — which covers the vast majority of cars made since around 2005. This includes BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, Vauxhall, and most other mainstream makes. We confirm compatibility for your specific model and year before you book.
- What happens if I forget the unlock sequence?
- If you forget the disarm code, you contact the manufacturer directly with your registered PIN and identity verification — a recovery process is built into the system. We give you clear handover documentation of your sequence and advise on setting one that is memorable but not obvious to a would-be thief.
- Will a Ghost immobiliser affect my manufacturer warranty?
- This depends on your manufacturer. We advise you to check with your dealer before fitting. The installation itself is reversible and leaves no permanent modification to vehicle wiring — the system connects to the CAN bus and is fully removable if required.
Areas served
Serving drivers across the local area
We provide ghost immobilisers for customers from across the region — book online or call us.