Advanced Driver Assist Systems rely on a combination of cameras and radars to work as intended. The vehicles camera(s) and radar sensor(s) are calibrated at the time of manufacture however following wheel alignment, windscreen replacement or any kind of collision - either major accident or even a kerb bump - manufacturers and insurance companies require that ADAS calibration is completed to ensure your vehicle’s ADAS technology is working correctly and that your vehicle’s safety features perform as intended.

The Insurance Industry Requirements and the vehicles manufacturer state under what circumstances these sensors must be calibrated however in most cases this will be:

• When repairing, removing and refitting, aligning or replacing any ADAS sensors or associated vehicle parts likely to affect the operation and functionality of ADAS sensors;

• When making any body geometry changes or changes to the vehicle’s wheel alignment, suspension geometry or ride height; for example a shock absorber or coil spring replacement

• When carrying out any other repair, servicing or maintenance tasks which may affect the function of the ADAS sensors on the vehicle.

• Windscreen replacement

• Front or rear collision repair

It is advisable to have your vehicles camera(s) and/or radar sensor(s) checked if they have not had a calibration in the last 3 years.