Autowatch Ghost-II in Canada

We were one of the largest Ghost-II dealers and installers in Canada. We no longer install it. We install IGLA instead: the same idea, a hidden immobilizer with a PIN on your factory buttons, with much better coverage for new vehicles. Already have a Ghost-II? We still supply replacement tags and remove units.

Lockdown exclusiveTry the PIN yourselfMake up a code, then try to steal the car.

Where things stand

  1. Want a new system?We install IGLA at our Markham shop, with a certificate of installation for your insurer.
  2. Already have a Ghost-II?We supply and program replacement key tags, and we remove Ghost-II units.
  3. No new Ghost-II installsWe're no longer Autowatch-certified, so we can't issue a Ghost-II certificate.

What we install instead: IGLA

The same idea as the Ghost-II, with newer vehicle coverage. Installed at our Markham shop, with a certificate of installation and our lifetime installation warranty.

Only for CAN FD vehicles

IGLA FD Dual CAN

Only for vehicles equipped with CAN FD, a newer, faster version of the vehicle's network found on some recent models. Every other vehicle takes the standard IGLA. We'll confirm which one yours needs before you book.

Vehicles
Only vehicles equipped with CAN FD
Disarm with
PIN on factory buttons, tag or phone
In the box
Two Bluetooth tags
Insurers
CAA, TD, Co-operators

Installed $1,419.99 CAD

Already have a Ghost-II?

We still help Ghost-II owners, within limits we want to be clear about.

Good to know

No new Ghost-II installs, and no certificates

We can't install a new Ghost-II, or move yours into another vehicle. We're no longer Autowatch-certified, and only a certified installer can issue the Ghost-II certificate of installation. If your insurer asks for proof of a professional install, you'd be left without it.

Moving to a new vehicle? An IGLA from us comes with the certificate and our lifetime installation warranty.

Try it

Try the PIN yourself

If you've had a Ghost-II, this will feel familiar. IGLA turns the buttons already in your vehicle into a keypad. Make up a code on the wheel, then try to start the engine without it.

Step 1 of 2 · Make up your code

Press 4 or more buttons on the wheel, in any order. That's your code.

Real codes can be up to 20 presses long.

  • Codes can be up to 20 presses long
  • Change your code whenever you like
  • Carry a tag or your phone and it disarms by itself
  • A unique emergency code if you ever forget

In your vehicle, you can use the steering wheel, door panel or console buttons. We set your code up with you at the install.

Ghost-II and IGLA: the same idea

We installed both for years. Side by side, they do the same job in the same way. One thing sets them apart.

Hidden CAN immobilizer

Both block the engine through your vehicle's own CAN network. No siren, no LED, nothing visible for a thief to find.

PIN on factory buttons

Both ask for a code on the steering wheel, door or console buttons before the engine will start. You choose the code and can change it.

Service mode

Both let a dealer or car wash drive the vehicle without learning your code.

The real difference

New vehicle coverage

IGLA develops firmware for new vehicles faster and more deeply, often exclusively. On recent model years, Ghost-II often has no coverage at all.

Our advice

Why we switched to IGLA

We were one of the largest Ghost-II dealers and installers in Canada. Autowatch then asked us to carry Ghost-II exclusively and drop every other anti-theft option. We said no, and the relationship ended there.

We'd rather recommend the system that suits your vehicle, your budget and your insurer than sell one brand to everyone. Since then, IGLA's lead on new vehicles has made the switch the better choice for customers anyway.

Good to know

IGLA is recognized by CAA, TD and Co-operators

IGLA is recognized by CAA, TD and Co-operators for anti-theft discounts on high-risk vehicles. Ghost-II is recorded as approved by CAA and TD. Whether you get a discount or a surcharge removed, and how much, depends on your insurer, your vehicle and your policy, so confirm with your broker.

Every IGLA install comes with a certificate of installation, which is what insurers ask to see. We're a listed authorized IGLA dealer.

Watch IGLA installed

  • IGLA on a pickup truck

  • IGLA stops relay theft on a Toyota Highlander

Common questions

Do you still install the Autowatch Ghost-II?

No. We stopped carrying it when Autowatch asked us to sell Ghost-II exclusively and drop every other anti-theft option. We install IGLA instead: the same idea, with coverage for far more recent vehicles.

Is IGLA the same as the Ghost-II?

In how it works, yes. Both are hidden CAN immobilizers that ask for a PIN on your factory buttons, and IGLA Canada says on its FAQ that both are manufactured by Author Alarm. The real difference is new vehicle coverage: IGLA develops firmware for new models faster and more deeply, often exclusively, so many recent model years are covered by IGLA and not by Ghost-II.

Can you replace a lost Ghost-II key tag?

Yes. We supply the Autowatch GHII009F Bluetooth key tag and program it to your system. Add one for each driver if several people use the vehicle, and keep your PIN active as a backup.

Can you remove my Ghost-II?

Yes. If you're selling the vehicle, or you'd rather not hand your PIN to a buyer, we can take it out at our Markham shop.

Can you move my Ghost-II to my new vehicle?

No. Moving a unit to another vehicle is a new install, and we're no longer Autowatch-certified, so we can't issue a Ghost-II certificate of installation. Without it, you may not have the proof your insurer asks for. An IGLA from us comes with the certificate and our lifetime installation warranty.

Which insurers recognize IGLA?

IGLA is recognized by CAA, TD and Co-operators. Ghost-II is recorded as approved by CAA and TD. Whether you get a discount, and how much, depends on your insurer, your vehicle and your policy, so confirm with your broker before you book.

Do I need IGLA or IGLA FD Dual CAN?

IGLA FD Dual CAN is only for vehicles equipped with CAN FD, a newer, faster version of the vehicle's network found on some recent models. Every other vehicle takes the standard IGLA. Tell us your year, make and model and we'll confirm which one yours needs before you book.

Moving on from a Ghost-II?

Text us your year, make and model. We'll confirm IGLA covers your vehicle and get you booked in. Need a Ghost-II tag or removal? Text us for that too.