Advanced Driver Assisted Systems
What is ADAS & do I need a Calibration?
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are the latest safety-critical advancement. If your vehicle is fitted with ADAS, it may need to re-calibrated after a repair – rest assured G & B Accident Repair Centre Ltd have a solution.
Vehicle manufacturers recommend that after specific vehicle repairs are completed, Wheel Alignment, Geometry Change, Disconnection, or partial removal of a sensor from its mounting, Replacement of Sensors, Windscreen Replacement Accident Repairs & even painting of some Vehicle Bumpers that the ADAS system is calibrated to ensure that all technologies are operating correctly.
An example of these systems are:
- Adaptive Lighting
- Automatic Distance Control (ADC)
- Multi Collision Braking / Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Lane Change Assist
Why Choose G&B Accident Repair Centre Ltd
Many vehicles now have these advanced drivers assist systems which require specialist attention to correctly adjust, Here at G&B Accident Repair Centre Ltd we have fully trained and IMI CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS who fully understand the importance of these safety systems.
It is very important that you have these systems checked and calibrated by qualified technicians, as these are LIFE saving systems that require competent knowledgeable people to work on.
It is important that you check that the person working on these systems are certified and not just trained by the company who sells them the calibration machine/tools, that is why we at G&B Accident Repair Centre Ltd have our qualifications available for viewing onsite or by request.
Replacing New Radar Sensors or Cameras
If you require a new radar sensor or camera you would have to have these modules programmed at the vehicles main dealer, NOT anymore here at G&B Accident Repair Centre Ltd we can also programme any new or existing control modules that up until now you would have to visit the main dealer for, we have spent a considerable amount of money and time investing in these diagnostics tools/machines and staff training to allow us to carry out this programming on ALL models of vehicles.
UK Insurance Industry Requirements
The requirements aim to provide the motor insurance and repair industries with clarity to ensure the safe calibration and repair of ADAS-equipped vehicles.
Inspection, realignment, and calibration requirements must be considered in all repair situations where ANY of the following is included within the repair service or maintenance procedure:
- ADAS sensors.
- Parts likely to affect the operation and functionality of ADAS sensors, or
- Vehicle geometry.
When specified, inspection, realignment, and calibration operations must be completed post repair to confirm that the sensors are functioning within the vehicle manufacturer’s technical specification.
A repairer shall in all cases
- Identify the presence, or not, of ADAS on the vehicle and ensure this is recorded.
- Where ADAS are present, ensure repair procedures clearly identify if inspection, realignment and calibration are required
- Complete all relevant inspection, realignment and calibration activities as detailed within the repair procedures.
- Inspection, calibration, realignment, and road tests shall be carried out by a currently competent person.
- Ensure the calibration results confirm that the sensors are functioning within the vehicle manufacturer’s technical specification.
- Produce fully verifiable and auditable records and provide a copy to the Asset Owner / Work Provider.
If you require any help or more information on wither or not your vehicle requires an ADAS calibration, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team of very knowledgeable & qualified staff who will assist you in any way the can.