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Completing a recalibration is not the same as completing it right
By Josh McFarlin, Chief Operating Officer, AirPro Diagnostics A recalibration that completes is not the same as a recalibration that is right. Our industry
Why Auto Diagnostic Software Matters When Performing ADAS Recalibration After a Collision
Auto diagnostic software plays a critical role in modern vehicle safety, and collision repairs frequently disrupt how these systems operate. Cameras, radar, and control
How a Professional Automotive Scanner Improves Diagnostic Accuracy in Collision Repairs
A professional automotive scanner gives collision shops a complete picture of a vehicle’s electronic condition before and after repairs. Vehicle scanning surfaces hidden fault
What to Look for in a FFC Calibration Tool for Consistent ADAS Calibration Results Across Vehicle Systems
A technician finishes a windshield replacement on a late-model SUV and moves directly into recalibrating the forward-facing camera. The process runs smoothly, the results
How Mobile ADAS Calibration Equipment and FFC Calibration Tools Work Together to Complete Repair Validation
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) now influence nearly every collision repair decision. Cameras, radar, and sensors rely on precise positioning to function correctly. Even
The Real Cost of Inaccurate Calibrations
Accurate calibrations are essential to ensure vehicle safety systems operate properly after repairs. In collision repair, we understand how much precision is required when
Case Studies
Case Study: They’d Unplugged Everything Except the Sensor
Three components live under that seat, and the yellow connector is not the one you are looking for.
Case Study: Everything I Check Before I Shoot a Static Blind Spot
Both sides in spec, a pre-existing fault correctly excluded, and an invoice that says what actually happened.
Case Study: The 360 Calibration You Can Pass the Wrong Way
Empty loops around the block will get you a passing result. Painted lines and parked cars are what actually calibrate the cameras.
Case Study: What a Clean EyeSight Calibration Actually Looks Like
Eight minutes on a 2020 Outback, and the six habits that made it possible.
Case Study: The Year the Park Sensors Started Needing Calibration
Eight model years of plug and play, then a change nobody announces on the outside of the truck.
Case Study: The Forward-Facing Camera Calibration That Was Almost Missed
Both doors, the fender, the whole side were repaired but the windshield was never touched.