Close Ask the Expert: The Basics and Benefits of Bringing ADAS Calibrations In-House Originally published by Vehicle Service Pros, March 26, 2024 Stewart, a Master ASE Technician, has more than 30 years in the industry with a focus on solutions for increasing shop efficiency and emerging automotive technologies like diagnostics and ADAS calibration. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in newer vehicles have made repairing and calibrating vehicles more complicated. Technicians today have to learn new technology and processes to ensure safe, complete repairs. Staying up to speed on the latest in ADAS equipment and coverage is crucial for your shop’s success. How has the development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) changed the technology and equipment required to provide complete, safe repairs in the automotive aftermarket? ADAS has changed the workflow and what’s required to provide safe, complete repairs in the automotive aftermarket. The evolution of ADAS opened our eyes at Autel early on, and we began researching what we needed to do to help these shops complete repairs in a timely fashion with this new technology When is ADAS calibration required to complete repairs safely and thoroughly? ADAS calibration is required for basic front or rear bumper collision events, when taillights or mirrors are impacted, when damage involves radar and cameras, or even when seatbelts need to be reset. Anytime a sensor is removed, a bracket is replaced, or anything is disturbed, you typically need to do a recalibration. Why should technicians and decision-makers consider investing in ADAS equipment for their business and keep calibrations in-house? The first thing to consider is that ADAS calibrations are required and necessary to complete vehicle repairs today, in part due to insurance requirements and changing service and repair requirements from OEMs. An investment in ADAS equipment can greatly reduce cycle times by decreasing the number of days it takes to have a vehicle repair completed, and the unit returned to the customer. There’s more revenue available for your shop if you’re still sending ADAS calibrations outside of the business. These ADAS procedures — along with other companion procedures like vehicle scans, alignment, seat belt, and steering angle sensor resets — are all billable events for your shop. Can you provide an overview of Autel’s comprehensive approach to ADAS calibration? Ready to get started? Contact our ADAS experts Thank you for contacting Autel. Please allow 24 hours for a response. Payment options Support Subscribe to our e-newsletter Get the latest Autel product news and updates delivered directly to your inbox. * indicates required First Name Last Name Email Address * Diagnostics ADAS TPMS Click outside to hide the comparison bar Compare