Crunch Time with Jason Stahl Episode 19: Repairs that Require Recalibration, Presented by Autel
This episode features BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discussing common and easily known repairs that require recalibration and also some hidden and surprising repairs that require recalibration.
Crunch Time with Jason Stahl Episode 18: Scanning and Recalibration, Presented by Autel
This episode features BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discussing the difference between a scan and a recalibration and also the difference between a static recalibration and a dynamic recalibration.
Scanning and Recalibration: Thinking Beyond the Sheet Metal
Mechanical repairs such as alignments and replacement of suspension parts all may have considerations as to post-repair scans or recalibrations.
Autel Releases New ADAS Calibration Toolset Placement Video
Autel announced that it has released a new video reviewing the Autel ADAS calibration tool package.
VIDEO: Consumer Collision Rights Awareness, Presented by Honda
In this video, presented by Honda, BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discusses what a collision repair facility owner or manager can say to a customer when they ask about the collision avoidance technology in their car and how to explain what a scan or recalibration is.
Crunch Time with Jason Stahl Episode 14: Static Testing vs. Dynamic Testing, Presented by Nissan
This episode features BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl talking about the difference between static testing and dynamic testing as it relates to scanning and recalibration.
New Vehicle Electronics: Scanning, Recalibration and ADAS
When it comes to repairing or replacing ADAS components, it’s not just what you know but when you know.
Information and Training is Key for Scanning, Recalibration
I was talking to a body shop manager recently and asked him how he’s handling scanning at his shop. He said they only worry about it if there’s a light on the dash. Clearly he hadn’t heard of the dashlight myth.
Crunch Time with Jason Stahl Episode 12: ADAS and Recalibration, Presented by Red Kap
This episode features BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl talking about the importance of recalibrating the camera after windshield replacement on vehicles with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
Road Testing Vehicles Not Like It Used to Be
Some vehicles today may require a dynamic road test after a post-repair scan to calibrate cameras and sensors, which is a far cry from the road tests of old.
Help Wanted: Auto Body Shop Seeking ‘Advanced Driver-Assist and Safety-Systems Tech’
Does your body shop have the right technicians to diagnose collision damage, research OEM technical information and perform the necessary scans, recalibrations and post-repair quality checks on today’s technology-rich vehicles?
ADAS and Auto Glass: What Shops Need to Know Before Releasing a Vehicle
ADAS and the recalibration of windshields have thrown the automotive repair industry for a loop. The dilemma for us all is identifying and knowing what’s needed, then finding a way to finish the repair.
