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ADAS Technician Training: What You Need to Know
If you’re in the auto services industry, you know how important it is to stay up-to-date on the latest automaker advances, like advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). With ADAS, you can’t just check for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and assume everything is working correctly. In this highly technical field, you risk drivers’ safety if you…
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ADAS Limitations: What Challenges Does the Industry Face?
As our world becomes increasingly digitized, cars are becoming more like computers on wheels, with an ever-increasing amount of data collected and processed by onboard computers. However, fully autonomous driving is still a thing of the future. So, what’s holding advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) back? In this blog post, we’ll discuss the current state of…
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How Wheel Alignment Affects ADAS (Best Practice to Start Every Calibration)
Vehicles are now designed with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and the demand for ADAS is increasing. But did you know ADAS systems are impacted by regular car maintenance — specifically, wheel alignments? Many automakers now require ADAS calibration after wheel alignments because it is critical to the functionality of vehicle ADAS systems like lane…
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How to Choose the Right ADAS Calibration Targets for Your Business
If you’re in the business of providing ADAS calibration services, you know how important it is to have the correct calibration targets. But with targets varying by OEM, model, and even from model year, it can be challenging for ADAS service centers to choose which ones to invest in. In this article, we’ll discuss what ADAS…
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ADAS Planning for Dealerships: In-House Services, Mobile Calibration Providers, or Outsourcing to a Calibration Specialist?
When your dealership services vehicles with ADAS systems like automatic emergency braking and lane change assist, it’s essential to plan for the necessary ADAS repairs and calibrations. Why? ADAS systems have specific needs, above and beyond those of the standard (non-ADAS) vehicles dealerships normally service. Dealerships have three options when servicing ADAS vehicles: Here’s a breakdown…
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ADAS Calibration Documentation Checklist for ADAS Services Providers: Ensuring Accuracy and Compliance
Worldwide, there are 100,000,000 cars with at least one advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), and it’s only a matter of time until every driver has one. Is your calibration center or auto shop equipped for documenting ADAS installation and repairs? As ADAS-equipped cars become more prevalent, the demand for accurate and compliant ADAS calibration services…
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Understanding ADAS: Traffic Jam Assist
We’ve all been there — stuck in traffic, frustrated and angry. The person in front of you is going too slow, the person behind you is honking their horn, and you just can’t seem to get out of this mess. Well, imagine if your car could help make that drive a little bit easier. In…
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Subaru Eyesight ADAS Systems, Sensors, and Calibration
In recent years, Subaru has made a big splash in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to set itself apart from the competition. Subaru’s Eyesight system can reduce crashes by providing features like lane departure warnings, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. ADAS systems (and the vehicle sensors they rely on) can get bumped or…
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Getting Started in ADAS Business: A Comprehensive Guide
The ADAS calibration industry is one of the fastest-growing segments in automotive service today. With advanced driver assistance systems now standard on every new passenger vehicle sold in the U.S. since September 2022, the number of cars on the road that require calibration after a windshield replacement, collision repair, or suspension adjustment is climbing every…
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What is Road Departure Mitigation? A Guide to RDM
Technology continues to transform our lives, and the automotive industry is no exception. In recent years, there has been an increased focus on Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Systems. This advanced safety feature plays a crucial role in reducing accident severity and saving lives. RDM systems are especially beneficial when driver fatigue is a concern, helping…
