Mercedes-AMG GT Security Upgrade: SmarTrack S5 Tracking & Ghost Immobiliser Protection

When a customer brings us a brand-new Mercedes-AMG GT, they already understand how desirable this car is — not just to enthusiasts, but to organised theft groups operating across major hotspots such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham and Sheffield. With theft techniques like relay attacks and key cloning now more common than ever, factory security simply isn’t enough for a prestige performance car of this value.

For this AMG GT, we installed a SmarTrack S5 Tracking System together with the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser, giving the owner a high-end, insurance-approved security setup designed specifically to combat modern vehicle theft.

Why the AMG GT Needs Enhanced Security

The AMG GT is often targeted because thieves can exploit silent, digital attack methods that bypass alarms and locks without damaging the vehicle. These include:

• Relay theft attacks on keyless entry

• Key cloning

• OBD key programming in under 60 seconds

• Signal manipulation tactics

This is why insurers typically require S5-level tracking on vehicles of this class — and why owners choose to add immobilisation to prevent the car being driven away at all.

SmarTrack S5 Tracker – Live Monitoring & Insurance Approval

We fitted the popular SmarTrack S5 Tracker, monitored 24/7 by Global Telemetrics. This is one of the most trusted systems for prestige vehicles.

 SmarTrack S5:
 

Key benefits for the AMG GT owner:

• Driver ID Tags – alerts instantly if the car is moved without an authorised tag

• 24/7 UK Monitoring

• GPS/GSM real-time tracking

• Fully Thatcham S5 approved

• Tow, movement & battery tamper alerts

Many performance-car owners also consider the enhanced version:

SmarTrack S5 iMob (Tracker + Built-In Immobiliser):

This model includes remote immobilisation and requires driver authentication before the engine will start — ideal for customers wanting both systems in one unit.

Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser – Stops Key Cloning & Relay Theft

To ensure the AMG GT couldn’t be started without the authorised sequence, we installed the Autowatch Ghost II Immobiliser, one of the UK’s most effective anti-theft systems.

Benefits of Ghost on the AMG GT:

• Blocks key cloning & relay theft

• Prevents OBD key programming from starting the vehicle

• Invisible system – no fobs, signals or LEDs

• Unique PIN sequence entered using dashboard/steering wheel buttons

• Cannot be bypassed by theft tools or diagnostic scanners

Even if thieves steal or clone the key, the AMG GT will not start without the correct Ghost sequence.

Popular Alternatives for High-End Vehicles

At GCT, many customers compare a range of S5 and immobiliser solutions depending on insurance requirements and personal preference. Our most fitted alternatives include:

 SmarTrack S5 iMob (Tracker + Immobiliser)

 SmarTrack S7 Thatcham-approved tracker

Meta Trak S5 Deadlock (Dual immobilisation + tracking)

These systems are all suitable upgrades for AMG, BMW M, Audi RS, Range Rover and Porsche models.

A Complete Dual-Layer Security Package

The combination of:

• SmarTrack S5 Tracking, and

• Ghost Immobilisation,

gives the AMG GT owner one of the strongest prestige-vehicle protection setups currently available. One system alerts and tracks, while the other prevents the engine from starting, covering both ends of the theft cycle.

Protect Your Own Vehicle

If you own a Mercedes-AMG, BMW M-Series, Range Rover, Porsche 911 or Audi RS, securing your vehicle properly is essential — especially across the UK’s top theft cities.

For professional installation or advice, speak to our GCT team today:

01156485310

Or book online through our website.