ADAS Calibration
Modern cars are smart. Sometimes really smart. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, ADAS for short, are the cameras, sensors, and radar that help your vehicle watch the road, avoid trouble, and back you up when things get dicey.
These systems are precise by design. But a windshield replacement, suspension work, or even a minor bump can shift a camera or sensor just enough to change how the vehicle interprets the road. The car may still drive fine, yet the safety features begin hesitating, misreading, or switching themselves off.
At GreatWater 360 Auto Care, we handle ADAS calibrations the right way, using the right equipment, so your safety systems work the way they were designed to. No guesswork, no crossed fingers.
What ADAS Actually Does (and Why It Matters)
ADAS is the umbrella term for features like:
- Lane keep assist
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Blind spot monitoring
- Adaptive cruise control
- Backup and surround-view cameras
All of these rely on cameras and sensors that have to be precisely aimed. We’re talking millimeters and degrees, not “close enough.” Even something simple like a windshield replacement, suspension work, wheel alignment, or a minor fender bender can throw those systems off.
If ADAS isn’t calibrated correctly, the system may:
- React too late, or too early
- Miss hazards altogether
- Give false warnings
- Shut itself off
ADAS Calibration Done Right
ADAS calibration isn’t a plug-it-in-and-press-a-button kind of job. It takes specialized tools, a controlled setup, and techs who know what they’re looking at.
At GreatWater, we use manufacturer-approved procedures and professional-grade calibration equipment to make sure everything is dialed in exactly where it should be. Depending on your vehicle, that may include:
- Static calibrations (performed in the shop with targets and precise measurements)
- Dynamic calibrations (performed during a controlled road test)
- Or a combination of both
We take the time to do it right because these systems are literally helping make decisions for your car while you drive.
Signs Your ADAS System Might Need to Be Serviced
Sometimes your car tells you something’s wrong. Sometimes it doesn’t. Either way, here are a few red flags that mean it’s time to have your ADAS system checked:
- Warning lights or messages related to cameras or sensors
- Lane assist or adaptive cruise no longer working
- Features turning off unexpectedly
- Recent windshield replacement or body repair
- Suspension, steering, or alignment work was done
- Even a minor accident or curb hit
If you’re not sure, that’s okay. We’re happy to take a look and give you a straight answer.
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Techs Who Know the Tech (and Stand Behind the Work)
ADAS calibration is one of those services where experience really matters. Our teammates are trained on today’s advanced vehicle systems and have access to the same specs and procedures you’d expect from the dealer, without the dealer runaround.
More importantly, we’ll explain what your car needs and why, in plain language. No scare tactics. No shrugging and guessing. Just solid work and the confidence to stand behind it.
If your vehicle has safety tech (and most do these days), we’ve got you covered. Request an online appointment or give your local GreatWater 360 Auto Care shop a call. We’ll make sure your car’s watching the road as carefully as you are.
GreatWater 360 Auto Care is Here to Help!
At GreatWater, our oil change service is anything but routine. As a team, we’re committed to always going the extra mile to make sure the job is done right the first time–that’s why we back all of our repairs with the GreatWater Guarantee, an industry-leading 3 Year/36,000 mile nationwide warranty. Locate your nearest GreatWater 360 Auto Care center and book your next oil change with us today. Your car will thank you.
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