Three Times to Get Your Windshield Calibrated
You might not realize that your ADAS, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, needs to be recalibrated after any damage to the vehicle. You should also make sure to hire an experienced expert to calibrate your ADAS properly because these systems control features such as hands-free parking, pedestrian monitors, and even more. An unexperienced technician could possibly p Unlike a cracked windshield or an ever-flashing dashboard light, these sensors are not visible to your eyes. So, how do you know when you get them recalibrated? Here are three times you should go to get your ADAS calibrated.
1. After a Car Accident
You should always get your ADAS recalibrates after an accident. This is because after an accident your ADAS systems will not be functioning at top performance. If your systems are not functioning at top performance, it cannot do what it is programed to do — help keep you safe.
2. After Windshield Repair
It may feel strange that you need to get your ADAS recalibrated after a simple windshield repair or replacement, but there are systems that are connected to the windshield. This system functions as part of your forward-facing safety systems. Plus, almost all vehicle manufacturers require that you get this system calibrated after windshield repair for safety reasons.
3. Change in Tire Size or Ride Height
How far your vehicle body is off of the ground can affect the ADAS sensors on your vehicle. These sensors and cameras detect possible road obstacles and can detect the distance between the cars in front, behind, and in your blind spots. If the distance between these sensors and the road changed then they are no longer completely accurate, and you should get them recalibrated.
So, if your vehicle has had any of these changes recently and you aren’t sure if the ADAS was calibrated, or if you feel like it is inaccurate for any other reason take it to a professional! It is always better to be 100% confident in your vehicle’s safety measures.
