Caliber Collision understands that price is an important factor when choosing auto repair services. This is true regardless of whether you need body work on your car after a minor accident or a new windshield. When it comes to vehicle repairs, saving money is important, but you don’t want to sacrifice safety. It’s important to calibrate the windshield after it has been replaced.
What Does It Mean to Calibrate a Windshield?
The glass is not the main factor in calibrating a windshield.
It may seem like a normal piece of glass but your windshield is not ordinary. The technology that is installed in many modern windshields surprises many people.
Recalibrating a vehicle’s windshield may involve interacting with the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features.
ADAS features to keep you safe on the roads. This new technology in automotive covers a variety of parts and functions that vary depending on the model and make of your vehicle. Some of the most common ADAS functions include:
- Cruise control with adaptive cruise control
- Collision warning system
- Parking assist systems
- Rearview cameras
- Lane departure warning systems
- Intelligent speed adaptation
These advanced systems need dynamic sensors and cameras installed on your vehicle and in the surrounding area to function correctly. These technologies provide feedback and information to the ADAS. This ensures drivers are warned of any potential dangers. ADAS can even stop the car temporarily to avoid collisions or move it away from danger.
The calibration process is used to adjust the cameras and sensors in the windshield. It also tests the system’s functionality.
Why Would Your Windshield Need Recalibrating?
ADAS parts that are removed or disconnected from your windshield by technicians to repair (or replace the glass) must be reconnected. These parts are required to be aligned perfectly to ensure a functioning ADAS system. They must then be calibrated according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
What Happens If You Don’t Calibrate Your Windshield
If you do not have your ADAS components calibrated when needed, it can cause a variety of problems.
- Failure of safety features. Safety features can malfunction or even fail, increasing the risk of an accident. It is particularly true if these features are used frequently.
- Warning lights that are not correct. The ADAS system may malfunction, causing warnings to be generated when they’re not needed. This can be frustrating for drivers and dangerous if they react to incorrect cues.
- Diagnostic codes. The dashboard light may illuminate if the computer memory of your car is displaying a diagnosis code related to ADAS. It can be frustrating and expensive to diagnose a light if you do not know what it means.
How Long Does Adas Calibration Take?
The typical calibration on-site takes about 45 minutes. This can sometimes be done at the same time as your replacement.
The technician must wait for 30 minutes before starting the calibration process.
The camera alignment process is the first step in windshield calibration. To ensure that every shot is flawless, our experts optimize the camera alignment with your vehicle’s computers. The system is restored to its factory specs and tested to ensure that everything has been calibrated properly.
The technician may have to wait longer for a dynamic calibrator. During this phase of testing, the vehicle will be driven in order to calibrate its camera. This step may be required for your vehicle’s year, make and model.
Most glass adhesives permit driving shortly after installation. Some glues may require an hour of waiting.
What is the possible time range for calibration?
How Much Does Windshield Calibration Cost and Will Insurance Pay For It?
Invest in a recalibration when your windshield is replaced, or if repairs have affected the ADAS function. Ask your auto glass technician if a windshield calibration is necessary.
The cost of this service varies. The cost will vary depending on the vehicle’s make and model and where it is done. The average cost can be anywhere between $300 and $600.
Car insurance policies can help to cover these costs in many cases. Caliber Auto Glass works with your insurance company to help arrange coverage.
Why Choose At Home Auto Glass for Windshield Replacement and Calibration
At Home Auto Glass offers comprehensive windshield replacement, repair, and repair services across the country. Our mobile repair technicians can sometimes come to you, reducing the amount of time that you have to spend on cracked glass. Mobile glass repair is not able to perform ADAS calibrations because they require a level surface and a controlled environment.
To increase your peace of mind, our technicians are Auto Glass Safety Council certified and have been trained to provide top calibrations and safety systems diagnostics. They work with Protech Automotive Solutions a leader in ADAS calibrating.
Locate At Home Auto Glass in your area, make an appointment, or contact us to learn more about what we can do for you.
This post was written by a professional at At Home Auto Glass. At Home Auto Glass is your prime destination for comprehensive auto glass services serving: Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, Fort Myers, Tallahassee, Ocala, Gainesville, and Jacksonville, catering to a diverse array of vehicles and needs. Specializing in windshield repair and replacement, we ensure clarity and safety for every drive. Our expertise doesn’t end there; we also offer back glass replacement, side window replacement, and cater to specific needs for RV glass, commercial vehicles, luxury vehicles, and classic cars, ensuring that every vehicle type is serviced with precision and care.
