Ensuring your advanced safety systems work correctly after windshield replacement
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are electronic systems that help drivers with parking, lane changes, collision avoidance, and much more. These safety features rely on cameras and sensors mounted behind your windshield.
When your windshield is replaced, these cameras must be precisely recalibrated to ensure they function correctly. Even a fraction of a degree off can significantly impact system performance.
Important: Driving with uncalibrated ADAS can compromise your vehicle's safety features and may void your warranty.
After windshield replacement
After wheel alignment
After front-end collision repair
After suspension work
If warning lights appear
If systems aren't functioning properly
Performed in a controlled environment using specialized targets. The vehicle remains stationary while our equipment precisely aligns the camera system.
Performed while driving the vehicle at specific speeds. The system self-calibrates using road markings and environmental features.
Searches for "ADAS calibration near me" are growing over 40% year over year as more vehicles come equipped with advanced safety technology. If your car was manufactured after 2016, there's a strong chance it has a forward-facing camera mounted behind the rearview mirror that requires calibration after windshield replacement.
The camera behind your windshield is calibrated at the factory to within fractions of a degree. When a new windshield is installed, even tiny differences in glass thickness, curvature, or mounting position can throw off the camera's alignment. An uncalibrated camera can cause your lane departure warning to trigger falsely, your automatic emergency braking to activate at the wrong time, or your adaptive cruise control to misjudge distances.
Major manufacturers requiring ADAS calibration include Toyota (Toyota Safety Sense), Honda (Honda Sensing), Subaru (EyeSight), Ford (Co-Pilot360), Chevrolet/GM (Super Cruise), BMW (Active Driving Assistant), Mercedes-Benz (Active Safety), Audi (Audi Pre Sense), Volvo (IntelliSafe), Hyundai/Kia (SmartSense), and Nissan (ProPILOT Assist). Each manufacturer has specific calibration procedures and requirements.
At Adventure Auto Glass, we invest in the latest calibration equipment to handle both static and dynamic calibration for all major manufacturers. Unlike national chains that may outsource calibration or skip it entirely, we perform every calibration in-house and provide documentation that the calibration was completed successfully.
Most vehicles manufactured after 2016 with forward-facing cameras require ADAS calibration after windshield replacement. This includes popular models from Toyota (Safety Sense), Honda (Sensing), Subaru (EyeSight), Ford (Co-Pilot360), Chevrolet/GM (Super Cruise), BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volvo, Hyundai/Kia (SmartSense), and Nissan (ProPILOT Assist).
Yes. When ADAS calibration is required as part of a windshield replacement, it is covered under the same comprehensive insurance claim. Many Indiana policies offer zero-deductible glass coverage that includes calibration, though some plans do carry a deductible. We verify your coverage upfront and include calibration costs in your insurance claim automatically.
Many Safelite locations outsource ADAS calibration to third parties, which can add days to the process and create quality control gaps. At Adventure Auto Glass, we perform every calibration in-house with manufacturer-specific equipment. This means faster turnaround and direct accountability for the calibration quality.
Static calibration typically takes 30-60 minutes. Dynamic calibration requires a 15-20 minute test drive. Some vehicles require both types, which can take up to 90 minutes total. We include calibration time when scheduling your windshield replacement.
Driving with uncalibrated ADAS is a significant safety risk. Lane departure warnings may trigger incorrectly, automatic braking could activate at wrong times, and adaptive cruise control may misjudge distances. Skipping calibration can also void your vehicle warranty and create liability in an accident.
Yes. Many newer RVs (especially Class B and C models on Sprinter, Transit, and ProMaster chassis) and commercial vehicles (newer Freightliner Cascadias, delivery vans, company cars) have ADAS that requires calibration after windshield replacement. We handle ADAS on all vehicle types — another service national chains often can't provide.
Don't compromise your safety. Our certified technicians ensure your ADAS systems are properly calibrated after windshield replacement. Covered by insurance.