What is (ADAS) Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
What is (ADAS) Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Understanding ADAS: Your Guide to Safer, Smarter Driving
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are changing vehicle safety. They give drivers an extra set of "eyes" and "hands" to help avoid accidents. In this guide, we will explain what ADAS is. We will also share important tips for maintaining it. This way, you can keep your safety systems in great shape! Grove Street Auto Repair and Advanced European Repair in Franklin, MA, have the latest ADAS Calibration Equipment. This helps us perform repairs that affect your safety systems. We can also run the necessary ADAS calibration services. This ensures your vehicle’s safety systems work as they should, giving you peace of mind.
What is ADAS?
ADAS means safety features in cars that help drivers avoid accidents and drive more safely. These systems have cameras, sensors, and radars. They watch for things around them, like other cars, people, and lane markings. They can react quickly to what they see.
What features on my car might be impacted by ADAS systems?
Here are a few examples of ADAS features you might have:
- Lane Keep Assist: Helps keep you centered by gently steering you back if you start to drift from your lane.
- Automatic Emergency Braking: This system automatically applies the brakes if it detects a possible collision. It helps avoid or reduce the impact.
- Blind Spot Detection: Alerts you to vehicles in your blind spot, especially useful when changing lanes.
- Back up cameras and adaptive cruise control, pedestrian warning systems
Essentially, ADAS acts as a co-pilot, helping you stay aware of things that can be hard to spot or react to in time. ADAS safety features aim to make roads safer for everyone. They help reduce the risk of common driving hazards. In fact, up to 94% of cars built 2015-2023 have ADAS features, such as a forward collision warning or a lane departure system. Every angle of the vehicle could be covered by multiple adas sensors.
ADAS Maintenance Tips for Car Owners
Keeping your ADAS functioning properly means it will be there for you when you need it most. Here is what to know about maintaining ADAS for optimal performance:
- Understand the Calibration Needs: ADAS systems often require calibration after certain repairs, like replacing windshields, bumpers, suspension parts replacement or doing wheel alignments. Even routine tasks, like tire changes, can impact ADAS, so proper recalibration is essential.
- Choose an ADAS-Certified Repair Shop: Not all auto shops are equipped to handle ADAS. Look for a trusted repair facility, ideally with an in-house ADAS calibration system. This saves you time and ensures that all sensors and cameras are correctly aligned to your vehicle’s specifications.
- Watch for ADAS Impacts in Everyday Driving: Weather, dirt, and road debris can affect your ADAS. Regularly clean your vehicle’s sensors and camera lenses and follow the manual for specific cleaning instructions. Also, be careful with aftermarket parts that could obstruct ADAS sensors.
- Stay Updated on Software: ADAS technology relies heavily on software, and manufacturers release updates to improve safety and performance. Check with your repair shop during regular maintenance to see if your system’s software is up to date. Grove Street Auto Repair receives continuous updates from the manufacturers, ensuring we have the latest calibration procedures.
- Be Cautious with Aftermarket Parts: Some aftermarket parts, like non-OEM windshields, may not work well with ADAS. Consider OEM or high-quality parts that will be compatible with your vehicle’s ADAS sensors.
- Avoid Obstructions: keeping rear bumper, front bumper and windshield clean and free of obstructions
Not every local shop will have access to the advanced technology of ADAS calibration. Both Grove Street Auto Repair and Advanced European Repair invest in vehicle safety features and new technology. This sets us apart from our competition. We invest in advanced ADAS calibration tools. Now, car owners have a reliable way to maintain these important systems.
Taking steps to understand and properly maintain your ADAS keeps you, your passengers, and others on the road safer! "Your Family Depends on Our Family®" is more than just a slogan. We are dedicated to keeping you and your family safe.
Got questions about ADAS or need help with maintenance? Our teams at Grove Street Auto Repair and Advanced European Repair are here to help! We are proud to be one of the few
ADAS-certified repair shops in our area.
Collision Shops - Call: 508-520-8697 to Schedule Calibration.
