ADAS Calibration London After Windscreen Replacement
A new windscreen can look perfect and still leave a crucial job unfinished. If your vehicle has a forward-facing camera behind the glass, ADAS calibration in London may be needed after replacement to make sure its driver-assistance systems are reading the road accurately.
ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. It covers features such as lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking, traffic-sign recognition and adaptive cruise control. These systems rely on cameras, sensors and radar working from the correct reference point.
When a windscreen is replaced, the camera position and its view through the glass can change by a tiny amount — enough to affect how the system interprets lane markings, vehicles and hazards.
When does a replacement windscreen need ADAS calibration?
Not every vehicle needs calibration. Older cars and many vans do not have a camera mounted to the windscreen. However, if there is a camera unit near the rear-view mirror, or your dashboard displays driver-assistance settings and warnings, it is worth checking before booking the work.
ADAS calibration is commonly required after a windscreen replacement where the forward-facing camera has been removed, disturbed or its view through the glass has changed. The exact procedure depends on the make and model of the vehicle.
Some vehicles require static calibration, using specialist targets and equipment positioned accurately in front of the vehicle. Others require dynamic calibration, where the vehicle is driven under specified road conditions while diagnostic equipment communicates with the ADAS system. Some vehicles can require a combination of both.
How is ADAS calibration carried out?
ADAS calibration is carried out using specialist diagnostic and calibration equipment to ensure the vehicle’s cameras and sensors are correctly aligned.
Depending on the make and model of the vehicle, the calibration may be static, dynamic, or a combination of both. Static calibration is carried out using specialist targets and equipment positioned accurately in front of the vehicle. Dynamic calibration involves driving the vehicle under specified road conditions while the diagnostic equipment recalibrates the camera.
At First Call Windscreens, we can carry out the required ADAS calibration following a windscreen replacement and confirm that the system has calibrated successfully.
Why is ASAS calibration important?
Correct ADAS calibration is important because the camera behind the windscreen can be responsible for safety systems such as lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition and automatic emergency braking.
Even a small change in the position or viewing angle of the camera after a windscreen replacement can affect how accurately these systems interpret the road ahead.
Having the ADAS system correctly calibrated helps ensure that the vehicle’s driver-assistance features operate as the manufacturer intended.
Camera and Front Radar Calibration
First Call Windscreens provides calibration for both windscreen-mounted ADAS cameras and front radar sensors, depending on the vehicle and the driver-assistance systems fitted.
Front radar sensors are commonly used for systems such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. If a radar sensor has been disturbed, removed, replaced or its alignment has been affected, calibration may be required.
Using professional diagnostic and calibration equipment, we can carry out camera calibration, front radar calibration, static calibration and dynamic calibration according to the requirements of the individual vehicle.
Mobile ADAS Calibration Across London
First Call Windscreens provides professional mobile ADAS calibration services across London and Greater London. We can attend customers at their home, workplace or another suitable location, subject to the conditions required for the particular calibration procedure.
Our service covers West London, North West London, Central London and surrounding areas, including Park Royal, Wembley, Harrow, Ealing, Acton, Chiswick, Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush, Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham, Notting Hill, Paddington, Kilburn, Cricklewood, Hendon, Edgware, Stanmore, Ruislip, Uxbridge, Hayes, Greenford, Southall and Heathrow.
Where a vehicle requires static calibration, the working area must meet the necessary requirements for accurate target positioning and measurement. Dynamic calibration is carried out under the appropriate road and driving conditions for the vehicle.
Book Your ADAS Calibration
If your vehicle requires ADAS calibration following a windscreen replacement, or you need a camera or front radar calibration, contact First Call Windscreens for advice and a quotation. We can identify the calibration procedure required for your vehicle and arrange the appropriate service.