ADAS Calibration Deep Dive

When it comes to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibrations, not every manufacturer has the same requirements on when certain calibrations are REQUIRED on vehicles. I wanted to kick-start a series of blogs focused on diving deep into a single manufacturer to dissect and look at why, and when, ADAS calibrations are necessary.

ADAS Calibrations

All OE manufacturer repair procedures require vehicles to be scanned and re-scanned before and after the repairs are completed. Many auto repair shops and collision shops will utilize a diagnostic scan tool to make sure a vehicle they repair leaves their shop with no diagnostic trouble codes (commonly known as DTC’s). These are codes and/or messages describing an issue across a certain module, system, or network in the vehicle. Typically, a clean diagnostic scan means a job well done and the repair shop can have clarity in knowing that the vehicle has no issues.

3 Important Things Vehicle Owner’s Should Keep in Mind About ADAS Calibrations

Vehicle owner’s should be able to fully rely on the shop’s that service their vehicle’s to recommend, or even send, their vehicle for calibrations. However, ADAS technology is still new to the automotive industry so vehicle owner’s should remain informed and not be afraid to ask their service and collision shop’s about whether or not they made need calibration services.

Radar Brackets: Bent = Replace

Vehicle owner’s should be able to fully rely on the shop’s that service their vehicle’s to recommend, or even send, their vehicle for calibrations. However, ADAS technology is still new to the automotive industry so vehicle owner’s should remain informed and not be afraid to ask their service and collision shop’s about whether or not they made need calibration services.

ADAS: The Importance of Calibrations and Knowing When Calibrations are Needed

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, commonly referred to as ADAS systems, are the features of the future for the automotive industry. These systems are an additional tool for drivers to better operate vehicle’s by helping to drive and park the vehicle with a number of cameras and sensors. It is vitally important to make sure these ADAS systems are properly aligned and calibrated when the OEM manufacturer says they should be. Below Crown Collision Solutions wants to highlight the times most makes/models require specific calibrations.

Uncalibrated ADAS Vehicles: The Dangers They Pose to Drivers

The honest truth about ADAS calibrations is that they are not being taken seriously enough and it is ultimately placing driver’s lives and pedestrians at risk. We as an industry have to be better at servicing the technology of the future that is assisting us in maintaining safe driving conditions. Body shops, mechanical shops, glass shops, and even tire/alignment shops need to be aware of calibrations and be educated enough in order to avoid potential lability issues. From a vehicle owner’s standpoint, it is never a wrong thing to learn more about how your vehicle operates. It’s okay to ask some critical questions about your vehicle’s repair procedures before returning your vehicle to the road.