Networking: Is It a Car or Computer?
Understanding vehicle electronics will be a necessity for all shops in order to not only repair the vehicle but justify the costs.
ADAS Calibration: Accuracy is Critical
For an ADAS system to operate to its full potential, it must be calibrated with the greatest accuracy possible.
Mazda Front Radar Calibration
Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, discusses how to calibrate the front radar on a Mazda — the key to which is precisely establishing the centerline.
In-House ADAS Calibrations: Decisions, Decisions
How do you know what equipment to buy when bringing calibrations in-house, or is subletting the work still your best option?
Ford Approves AirPro Diagnostics for Collision, Glass Programs
AirPro Diagnostics announced that Ford has approved AirPro as a diagnostics and calibrations provider to ensure a complete and safe repair.
ADAS Inspection Should Include More than a Test Drive
You can’t confirm that radar, camera and other ADAS components are aimed accurately and operating properly during a test drive.
ADAS: You Know the Old Saying About Assuming
The world of electronics is changing so fast that making assumptions can put a shop in a very dangerous place.
John Bean Releases New Video on ADAS Floor Levelness
John Bean has released a new video demonstrating how important floor levelness is for accurate ADAS calibrations.
Why Did the Vehicle Calibration Fail?
This question is asked hundreds if not thousands of times every day in body shops across the country, but unfortunately the answers are not simple.
John Bean Updates Tru-Point Website with New Information
The new information provides Tru-Point users with advanced information on proper calibrations to enhance performance and productivity.
New ASE Certification Recognizes Techs Proficient in ADAS
ASE created the L4 ADAS Specialist Certification test to identify technicians who possess the skills required to diagnose, service and calibrate ADAS on late-model automobiles, SUVs and light-duty trucks.
Autel Releases New ADAS Calibration Coverage Updates
This new release provides ADAS calibration coverage for the most common systems on many Audi, GM, Porsche, Hyundai/Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Stellantis models.