Understanding ADAS: Why Calibration is Crucial for Your Safety
Today’s vehicles are equipped with sophisticated Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) – including front and rear cameras, radar sensors, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alerts (RCTA), and more. These systems deliver vital safety functions such as automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warnings, blind-spot detection, and adaptive cruise control. However, these systems can only operate reliably if all sensors and cameras are precisely calibrated.
When you bring your vehicle to our Company after any windshield replacement, body repair, or sensor-related service, we ensure full recalibration so that your ADAS features perform exactly as intended.
Our ADAS Repair & Calibration Services in Houston
At our Houston-based Company, we ensure that every vehicle is safe and ready for the road. Our full suite of ADAS services includes:
- Front-camera and rear-camera calibration and repair
- Radar sensor repair and calibration (front radar, rear radar as applicable)
- Blind-spot monitoring system repair and calibration
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) repair and calibration
- Windshield-mounted camera recalibration after windshield replacement
- Post-collision ADAS sensor inspection, repair and calibration
- Full system diagnostics to identify and reset error codes or misalignments
Why You Might Need ADAS Calibration
- After windshield replacement — Modern windshields often house forward-facing cameras and sensors, and if replaced or repositioned, require recalibration (keywords: ADAS calibration after windshield replacement, windshield camera recalibration Houston).ADAS Calibration
- After any body repair or sensor removal — Bumper replacement, mirror replacement, suspension work or wheel alignment can affect sensor positioning. After Body Repair
- If the vehicle’s ADAS warning lights are on — A fault code could indicate the system is no longer aligned properly. Warning lights on
- Even without an obvious event (“Do I need ADAS recalibration?”) — Yes — even small changes or disturbances can shift the sensors slightly and impact system accuracy. Calibration
What to Expect from the Calibration Process
- Comprehensive diagnostics to identify which camera(s), radar(s), or sensor(s) require adjustment.
- Static calibration (target-based alignment in shop) and/or dynamic calibration (road test under specified conditions) depending on the vehicle’s make, model, and ADAS package. Calibration
- Use of OEM-equivalent tools and procedures to ensure the vehicle’s systems meet factory specifications’ Calibration
- Final verification and certification that all ADAS functions—front camera, rear camera, radar, blind-spot, RCTA—are working correctly.
Cost & Value: What You Should Know
Many vehicle owners ask about the cost of ADAS calibration service. While the exact price depends on make/model, the complexity of the systems, and whether static or dynamic calibration is needed, the real-world value goes beyond cost:
- You restore the full capability of safety features that may otherwise function poorly or not at all.
- Proper calibration protects you from liability and helps maintain resale value.
- It’s a proactive investment—it’s less expensive than repair bills, warranty claims, or worse, accident costs due to malfunctioning sensors.
We encourage you to call us for a transparent estimate, based on your vehicle’s year/make/model and what work has been done (especially windshield replacement or body repairs).
Why Choose Us for ADAS Calibration in Houston
- In-house capabilities: Our dealership provides in-house financing, body & paint shops, mechanical repair—all under one roof. That means we can handle the entire repair + calibration workflow seamlessly.
- Specialized ADAS expertise alongside our used-car business: We understand that many modern vehicles depend heavily on ADAS systems; we bring the necessary tech, tools and attention to calibration.
- Local to Houston: We’re familiar with the Texas market, local insurance protocols, part availability and regional repair standards.
- Service integrity & safety first: We believe “good enough” isn’t enough when it comes to life-safety systems. Every vehicle leaving our lot with ADAS features has been calibrated and verified to work properly.
Call to Action (281) 888 – 8070
If you’ve recently had a windshield replaced, body repair, bumper removal, mirror replaced, or any work around the sensors/cameras of your vehicle, don’t wait—ask: “Do I need ADAS recalibration?”
Call us today at (281) 888 – 8070 to schedule your ADAS inspection and calibration, or simply stop by our Houston facility (13380 Telge Rd, Cypress, TX 77429) . Ensure your cameras, radars, blind-spot monitors and RCTA systems are aligned, recalibrated and ready to protect you on the road.