Professional Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) calibration after windshield replacement. Required for vehicles with forward-facing cameras and safety features.

ADAS calibration is a critical safety procedure required after windshield replacement on modern vehicles equipped with driver assistance technologies. When your windshield is replaced, the camera mounted behind the rearview mirror must be recalibrated to ensure systems like lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control work correctly. Auto Glass Rehab includes ADAS calibration at no extra charge with every windshield replacement.

What is ADAS?

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are safety technologies that use cameras, sensors, and radar to assist drivers. Common ADAS features include: Lane Departure Warning (alerts when you drift out of your lane), Lane Keep Assist (actively steers you back into your lane), Automatic Emergency Braking (detects potential collisions and applies brakes), Adaptive Cruise Control (maintains safe following distance), Forward Collision Warning (alerts to potential frontal impact), and Pedestrian Detection (identifies pedestrians in the vehicle's path). Most vehicles manufactured after 2018 have at least some ADAS features. Premium brands like Tesla, Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Volvo, and Subaru often have comprehensive ADAS suites.

Why ADAS Calibration is Required

The forward-facing camera that powers many ADAS features is mounted to your windshield, typically behind the rearview mirror. When the windshield is removed and replaced, even a slight shift in the camera's position or angle can cause ADAS systems to malfunction. Calibration re-establishes the camera's precise reference points and ensures accurate performance. Without proper calibration, your safety systems may not work when you need them most—or they may trigger false warnings that make driving frustrating and unsafe.

Static vs. Dynamic Calibration

There are two types of ADAS calibration: Static calibration is performed in a controlled environment using specialized targets and alignment tools. The vehicle is positioned precisely, and calibration targets are placed at specific distances and angles from the camera. This process is completed before you drive the vehicle. Dynamic calibration requires driving the vehicle on the road at specific speeds under certain conditions. The ADAS system "learns" and calibrates itself during normal driving. Some manufacturers require static calibration, some require dynamic, and some require both. Our technicians know which method is required for your specific vehicle and perform it correctly.

Auto Glass Rehab includes ADAS calibration with every windshield replacement at no extra charge. Other shops charge $150-$300 or more for this service—we include it because it's the right thing to do. Your safety systems should work properly, and we ensure they do. Call (214) 545-4689 to schedule mobile windshield replacement with ADAS calibration included.