ADAS Calibration & Recalibration South Devon
Expert ADAS Calibration service offered in Newton Abbot, serving Torbay, Exeter, and the wider South Devon area.
What is ADAS?
Modern vehicles are equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Lane Assist, which rely on precise calibration to function correctly. At our Newton Abbot workshop, we provide certified ADAS calibration for drivers across South Devon, covering areas including Torquay, Paignton, Teignmouth, and Exeter. If you’re searching for ADAS calibration near me, our state-of-the-art Mahle equipment ensures your vehicle’s safety systems are aligned with absolute precision.
ADAS Calibration: Why It's Necessary?
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are a suite of in-vehicle technologies designed to support drivers and greatly improve road safety. Features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) rely on sophisticated sensors - including cameras, radar, and LiDAR - to monitor the road in real time. For these systems to work correctly, precise calibration is essential.
When Is Recalibration Required?
ADAS sensors can easily be knocked out of alignment, reducing the reliability of critical safety features. Misaligned systems are dangerous because they may fail to activate when needed or trigger at the wrong time. Recalibration is typically required after:
- Windscreen Replacement – particularly if the screen houses a lane-assist camera.
- Collision or Body Repair – even minor impacts or bumper replacements can shift sensors..
- Suspension or Wheel Alignment Work – changes to ride height or geometry affect sensor angles.
- Parts Replacement - such as wing mirrors with blind-spot sensors or front grilles with radar units.
The Rise of ADAS: A Safety Standard
ADAS is no longer exclusive to luxury vehicles; it is now standard across most cars, from hatchbacks to SUVs. This trend has been driven by Euro NCAP safety ratings, which have required features like AEB for 5-star scores since 2014.
The increase is dramatic: a recent report noted in 2016, only around 1% of cars needing windscreen replacements required ADAS calibration. By 2023, that number had risen to nearly 44%. If you’ve purchased a car in recent years, it almost certainly has ADAS fitted.
Calibration Cost
The cost for ADAS calibration varies based on the vehicle and the number of systems involved. We recommend contacting us directly for a precise quote tailored to your specific vehicle and its ADAS features.