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    ADAS/Calibration/Programming

    Vehicle diagnostics: A step-by-step guide with expert insights on mastering ADAS tech recalibration

    Scott McKinney
    Dec. 5, 2023
    As vehicles become more complex and interconnected, the ability to perform accurate and thorough diagnostic scans will remain a cornerstone of effective maintenance and repair...
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    Information key
    Information key
    Information key
    Information key
    Service Repair

    The repair information system – A mandatory tool for success

    Ross Colket
    Dec. 4, 2023
    You shouldn’t even consider fixing one of today’s cars without the proper repair information. It could lead to undesirable results.
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    ADAS calibration
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    ADAS calibration
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    ADAS/Calibration/Programming

    What you need to know to calibrate ADAS-equipped vehicles

    Ross Colket
    Sept. 1, 2023
    If the fruit is ripe for picking, why not pick it? Said another way, why wouldn’t you add a new revenue stream to your shop?
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    Connected cars in the city
    Connected cars in the city
    Connected cars in the city
    Connected cars in the city
    Connected cars in the city
    Collision Repair

    Burke Porter Group announces new ADAS division for automotive aftermarket

    Burke Porter Group
    July 19, 2023
    Collision repair industry veteran Doug Kelly has been named president and will lead the company's growth and development.
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    Figure 1- ADAS systems feature automatic braking that rely on brake pads with a specific coefficient of friction represented by the letters “Mu” or “μ.” If aftermarket pads are installed with less or more Mu than that of OE, the ADAS system may not function as designed.
    Figure 1- ADAS systems feature automatic braking that rely on brake pads with a specific coefficient of friction represented by the letters “Mu” or “μ.” If aftermarket pads are installed with less or more Mu than that of OE, the ADAS system may not function as designed.
    Figure 1- ADAS systems feature automatic braking that rely on brake pads with a specific coefficient of friction represented by the letters “Mu” or “μ.” If aftermarket pads are installed with less or more Mu than that of OE, the ADAS system may not function as designed.
    Figure 1- ADAS systems feature automatic braking that rely on brake pads with a specific coefficient of friction represented by the letters “Mu” or “μ.” If aftermarket pads are installed with less or more Mu than that of OE, the ADAS system may not function as designed.
    Figure 1- ADAS systems feature automatic braking that rely on brake pads with a specific coefficient of friction represented by the letters “Mu” or “μ.” If aftermarket pads are installed with less or more Mu than that of OE, the ADAS system may not function as designed.
    ADAS/Calibration/Programming

    How brake pad friction affects ADAS

    Tracy Martin
    July 3, 2023
    Using the wrong type of replacement pads on an ADAS-equipped vehicle could have far-reaching consequences.
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    Pedestrian crossing in front of vehicle
    Pedestrian crossing in front of vehicle
    Pedestrian crossing in front of vehicle
    Pedestrian crossing in front of vehicle
    Collision Repair

    Opinion: Proposed AEB regulation is an important step for safety

    Insurance Institute for Highway Safety/Highway Loss Data Institute
    June 7, 2023
    A regulation proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will help ensure that important improvements in automatic emergency braking (AEB) technology...
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    TST presents: 'ADAS awareness for techs and service consultants'

    May 18, 2023 - May 18, 2023
    Join instructor Scott Brown today for this TST LIVE Webinar. Get registered now!
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    Ensuring vehicle crash avoidance technology is properly repaired
    Ensuring vehicle crash avoidance technology is properly repaired
    Ensuring vehicle crash avoidance technology is properly repaired
    Ensuring vehicle crash avoidance technology is properly repaired
    Ensuring vehicle crash avoidance technology is properly repaired
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    Ensuring vehicle crash avoidance technology is properly repaired

    Frank Terlep
    March 16, 2023
    In a recent survey, IIHS found that owners of vehicles equipped with front crash prevention, blind spot detection or rearview or other visibility-enhancing cameras still had issues...
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    ADAS/Calibration/Programming

    When to expand your shop services into ADAS

    Scott McKinney
    Feb. 15, 2023
    Entering the space of ADAS calibration doesn't need to be scary; shop owners can manage this by taking small steps that make sense for their shop instead of a giant leap.
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    Tire DOT Number
    Tire DOT Number
    Tire DOT Number
    Tire DOT Number
    Undercar

    Proper tire health analysis

    Brandon Steckler
    Dec. 9, 2022
    When it comes to tires, safety should always be the number-one priority. Having sufficient life left in the tread is only the minimal criterion for safety; there is more to it...
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    Whether or not a technician can service the ADAS itself is the difference between making an additional service sale or having to outsource to another shop and losing that revenue.
    Whether or not a technician can service the ADAS itself is the difference between making an additional service sale or having to outsource to another shop and losing that revenue.
    Whether or not a technician can service the ADAS itself is the difference between making an additional service sale or having to outsource to another shop and losing that revenue.
    Whether or not a technician can service the ADAS itself is the difference between making an additional service sale or having to outsource to another shop and losing that revenue.
    Whether or not a technician can service the ADAS itself is the difference between making an additional service sale or having to outsource to another shop and losing that revenue.
    ADAS/Calibration/Programming

    The future is now: The importance of ADAS service training for vehicle repairs

    Duane "Doc" Watson
    Nov. 28, 2022
    Nearly every new vehicle being manufactured and sold today has at least one form of ADAS or another. It’s time for technicians and shop owners to acknowledge that the future is...
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    AEB crash
    AEB crash
    AEB crash
    AEB crash
    Collision Repair

    AAA finds serious limitations of Automatic Emergency Braking

    American Automobile Association (AAA)
    Sept. 29, 2022
    In testing the latest latest generation of AEB, AAA found it struggled with higher speeds and failed to detect moving vehicles in its path at intersections.
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    IIHS new pedestrian technology
    IIHS new pedestrian technology
    IIHS new pedestrian technology
    IIHS new pedestrian technology
    IIHS new pedestrian technology
    ADAS/Calibration/Programming

    Few vehicles excel in new nighttime test of pedestrian autobrake

    Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
    Aug. 30, 2022
    New safety test aims to improve nighttime performance of pedestrian crash prevention technology
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    ADAS Lidar
    ADAS Lidar
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    ADAS Lidar
    ADAS Lidar
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    ADAS Service: The human side of robot cars

    Dave Hobbs
    Aug. 12, 2022
    If you've already jumped into ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems) service and are experiencing frustration, we’ll help you cut your driving time behind the wheel (for dynamic...