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Looking for an Autowatch Ghost installer? Worth two minutes before you book
If you are searching for a Ghost installer, you already understand why a CAN bus immobiliser matters, and that is exactly the ground LockCar CAN-IMMO covers too. Here is an honest, side by side look at both, so you can book whichever one actually fits your car and your budget.
What Autowatch Ghost does well
Autowatch Ghost, now on its Ghost 2 generation, is a genuinely well established CAN bus immobiliser. It works by requiring a unique PIN sequence, entered using your vehicle’s own existing buttons, before the engine will start, with no key fob, no LEDs, and no radio frequency signal broadcast at all.
It is TASSA approved, backed by a compatibility database that Autowatch maintains across thousands of vehicle makes and models, and fitted exclusively by TASSA-registered installers, which many UK insurers recognise for aftermarket immobiliser purposes. It also includes a service or valet mode, letting you hand your car over temporarily without revealing your PIN.
Where LockCar CAN-IMMO differs
Wider Bus Protocol Coverage
CAN-IMMO is built for CAN bus, LIN bus and ADC bus vehicles from a single unit, extending compatibility beyond CAN-only architecture.
Hands-Free Daily Use
An optional Bluetooth proximity TAG authorises the vehicle automatically as you approach, rather than requiring a manual button sequence every single start.
Over-the-Air Firmware Updates
Improvements are delivered through the app after fitting, rather than the device staying fixed at whatever version was installed on day one.
A Significantly Lower Entry Price
From £199 for the device, against a typical £499 or more supplied and fitted for Ghost 2, before any vehicle-specific variation.
App-Based Live Status
Connection, Trust Mode, anti-hijack and shock sensor status are all visible in the LockCar app, not just a working or not working device.
Anti-Hijack Built In
If the authorised TAG is no longer detected while driving, CAN-IMMO can respond according to your installer’s configuration.
Side by side comparison
| Feature | Autowatch Ghost 2 | LockCar CAN-IMMO |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price, supplied and fitted | From around £499* | From £199, plus installation |
| Bus protocols supported | CAN bus focused | CAN bus, LIN bus and ADC bus |
| Daily authorisation | Manual PIN sequence via factory buttons | App and optional hands-free proximity TAG |
| Backup access method | PIN sequence, always available | Backup sequence set up by your installer |
| No radio frequency signal used | Yes | Yes |
| Valet or service mode | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-hijack while driving | Not a standard headline feature | Yes, built in |
| Over-the-air firmware updates | Not a standard headline feature | Yes, through the app |
| Industry certification | TASSA approved | Confirm current status with your installer |
| Installation | Professional, TASSA-registered installer required | Professional installer recommended |
*Autowatch Ghost 2 pricing based on publicly listed supplied and fitted quotes from UK installers, correct as of research at time of writing and subject to change by vehicle and provider. LockCar is not affiliated with or endorsed by Autowatch.
Which one actually fits your situation
If your insurer has specifically named TASSA-approved Autowatch Ghost as a policy requirement, or your vehicle is only listed in Autowatch’s own compatibility database, Ghost is the product that satisfies that exact requirement. If you have flexibility, want a lower entry price, want CAN, LIN or ADC bus support from one device, or want hands-free daily use without a manual PIN sequence every time, LockCar CAN-IMMO is worth comparing directly before you book.
Neither product decision should be made on price or features alone if your insurer has named a specific device or certification. Confirm your policy’s actual requirement first, then choose the product that satisfies it at the best value for your vehicle.
LockCar CAN-IMMO
- CAN bus, LIN bus and ADC bus PIN immobiliser
- Bluetooth app control, optional proximity TAG
- Anti-hijack protection, over-the-air updates
- No subscription required
- Every model built on the same CAN-IMMO core
- Speak to an installer for the right fit
Frequently asked questions
Is this page affiliated with or endorsed by Autowatch?
No. LockCar is an independent company and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Autowatch. Autowatch Ghost is mentioned here for genuine, factual comparison purposes only.
Is LockCar CAN-IMMO TASSA approved like Ghost 2?
Confirm current certification status directly with your installer before purchase if this is a requirement for your specific insurance policy, as certifications and category structures can change over time.
Can I get a quote for both and compare properly?
Yes, send your make, model and postcode over WhatsApp and we will give you a straight, no-obligation view of how LockCar CAN-IMMO fits your specific vehicle and budget.
Does LockCar CAN-IMMO also work without the optional TAG?
Yes, the app alone can authorise the vehicle, and a backup access sequence set up by your installer is always available as well.
Compare CAN-IMMO for your car before you book anything
LockCar CAN-IMMO is fitted UK-wide, vehicle-specific programming included.
