Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Calibration may be required after work that disturbs a sensor's mounting position, such as windscreen replacement, collision repair, or suspension geometry changes. It may also be necessary if a system warning light is present or if the system is behaving unexpectedly. We review manufacturer procedures to determine if assessment or calibration is required for your specific situation.

If your vehicle has a forward-facing camera mounted to or behind the windscreen, manufacturer procedures often require the camera to be calibrated after the glass is replaced. The new windscreen will sit in a slightly different position to the original, which can change the camera's field of view. We assess the requirement for every vehicle.

Static calibration is carried out in a controlled workshop environment, using physical targets positioned at precise distances and angles from the vehicle. Dynamic calibration is carried out by driving the vehicle under specific conditions on suitable roads, allowing the system to calibrate using live data. The required method is dictated by the vehicle manufacturer.

Dynamic calibration can be carried out mobile where appropriate, subject to the vehicle procedure and suitable conditions. Static calibration requires a controlled setup, so it is performed at our Cardiff calibration facility. We will advise which approach your vehicle requires.

Yes. By providing your vehicle registration and details of the work carried out (or the faults present), we can consult manufacturer data to determine whether calibration, diagnostics, or a system reset is the correct next step.