What is ADAS?

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) help vehicles respond to their surroundings and alert drivers to potential hazards. Over the past 20 years, vehicles have been equipped with safety features like sensors and cameras to reduce accidents, including rear and front camera systems, lane-assist, and blind spot monitoring. ADAS can help drivers avoid crashes by identifying and responding to potential hazards faster than a human driver, reducing both the frequency and severity of accidents. ADAS cameras and sensors are positioned around the vehicle and serve multiple functions, often communicating with various systems. If one sensor fails, it may affect multiple systems. ADAS inputs connect with many vehicle modules and, depending on the vehicle's setup, can even control key functions like braking and steering.

*** Studies by the Highway Loss Data Institute and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show that ADAS technologies are linked to lower crash rates and insurance claim rates.

Some common ADAS features include:

  • Pedestrian Detection: Helps drivers identify and avoid pedestrians

  • Lane Departure Warning: Alerts drivers when they are drifting out of their lane

  • Traffic Sign Recognition: Assists drivers in recognizing traffic signs

  • Automatic Emergency Braking: Applies the brakes automatically to prevent collisions

  • Blind Spot Detection: Identifies vehicles in drivers' blind spots

  • Collision Avoidance Systems: Assists drivers in avoiding potential collisions

  • Lane Keep Assist: Helps drivers stay centered in their lane

These advanced features are designed to enhance driver safety by providing timely warnings and automated responses, helping drivers stay safe on the road.

What is Calibration?

In the collision industry, "calibration" refers to the process of teaching a sensor or device about its environment and position, similar to how we learn boundaries and directions.

Calibration is required any time an ADAS component, camera or sensor, its housing, mounting, or bracket is replaced, moved, or reattached.

In collision repair, there’s frequent confusion between scanning and calibration, especially for ADAS systems.

Scanning involves pre-repair and post-repair scans:

  • Pre-repair scans identify issues (error codes) before repairs begin.

  • Post-repair scans ensure all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), both collision-related and repair-induced, are cleared.

Calibration is different—it’s necessary after the repair, removal, or installation of safety or ADAS components. Calibration aligns or "aims" sensors and modules so they function accurately.

What we offer

  • Full ADAS calibration services

  • A complete understanding of all vehicle Advanced Driver Assistance Systems’ (ADAS) current condition

  • A full service report including: A list of all ADAS on vehicle, All ADAS with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), Documentation of pre-existing conditions

  • We will clear all codes before beginning the actual calibration of a vehicle

  • Our calibration process includes an Electronic Alignment Verification (EAV), whenever applicable

  • Our EAV Report is included in our Electronic File Documentation

  • We utilize the most accurate and most up-to-date hardware and software

  • We will perform a precise calibration in a controlled, lab environment

  • All calibrations include a complete Electronic File Documentation

  • Photo documentation of calibration phases

  • Current calibration procedure

  • Electronic Alignment Verification (EAV) Report

  • After the Calibration Process, we will “wake up” each ADAS Module and verify it is fully operational

  • A calibration is not complete until it has passed a documented Test Drive, in partnership with Test Drive CoPilot

  • Electronic updates

When Body Worx Collision LLC repairs your vehicle, it’s essential to calibrate these ADAS systems to the original manufacturer’s specifications to ensure they work correctly. Some vehicles, depending on their year, make, and model, require specific conditions for accurate calibration, like proper weight distribution and a full tank of fuel.

*** If additional fuel is needed to meet these requirements, the added cost will be your responsibility.

We are dedicated to Precision Repairs for Peace of Mind by following manufacturer guidelines, which allow our partners at (ADASPRO) to perform diagnostic scanning and calibration, restoring your vehicle’s safety systems to factory standards.

*** Please note, certain ADAS safety systems cannot be calibrated on vehicles with modifications like non-factory lift or lowering kits, or changes to tire size and wheels.