ADAS Cal-Tech® Recalibration - the O’Brien® way.

After a windscreen replacement, most vehicle manufacturers recommend a camera recalibration to maintain the integrity of your vehicle’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The ADAS camera technology that looks through your windscreen provides driver support features like lane detection and automatic braking.

Our state-of-the-art Cal-Tech® Recalibration service uses the latest technology, underpinned by quality technical training programmes, and can be completed at the same time as your windscreen replacement. We also provide a certificate for your peace of mind, so you can continue to trust those safety features.

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What is ADAS?

ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. This in-vehicle technology alerts the driver to potential road hazards. In some cases, it can even take control of the vehicle if necessary.

Through a complex system of cameras, sensors, radars and onboard computers, these systems are designed to supplement driver capabilities or correct driver errors and help to reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities on our roads.

At O’Brien, when it comes to replacing a windscreen in a vehicle with ADAS, our Cal-Tech® Recalibration service focuses on the forward-facing camera(s) of your ADAS system.

When is ADAS recalibration required?

Many vehicle owners overlook the necessity of recalibration in various instances. For example, windscreen replacements, tyre changes or wheel alignments, disconnection or partial removal of cameras, and certain technical repairs can all potentially misalign a vehicle’s ADAS, requiring camera recalibration.

Failing to recalibrate can result in unreliable ADAS safety features, including false warnings, misjudged distances, and steering pull. It is crucial not to overlook the manufacturer’s recommended recalibration process in these situations to ensure the proper functioning of your vehicle’s ADAS.

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The O’Brien® Cal-Tech® Recalibration solution

Unique to O’Brien, our Cal-Tech® ADAS Recalibration service uses state-of-the-art technology. Supported by Bosch, this technology is frequently updated and tried and tested on many of the newest vehicles. Our in-house technicians regularly undertake quality technical training programmes to ensure your recalibration is completed correctly.

As part of our in-branch services, we will perform the recalibration of your vehicle’s forward-facing camera following the windscreen replacement. Our Cal-Tech® process is conducted in a controlled and optimal environment, with factors such as correct lighting and a level surface, to ensure the safety features function as the manufacturer intends.

FAQs

Learn more Cal-Tech® ADAS Recalibration

With the rapid advancement in cars technology and safety features in new vehicles, it can get somewhat overwhelming on what happens following a windscreen replacement. Here is a collection of some of the most frequently asked questions.

Many car safety systems rely on properly recalibrated cameras. ADAS recalibration is the process of checking the alignment of these cameras so these safety features can be trusted and relied upon to work as the manufacturer intended. At O’Brien, we believe the safest option is to recalibrate the forward-facing camera after your windscreen replacement if the manufacturer requires it.

At O’Brien, when it comes to replacing a windscreen in a vehicle with ADAS, our Cal-Tech® Recalibration service focuses on the forward-facing camera(s) of your ADAS system.

Knowing if your vehicle is fitted with ADAS is important, as is knowing when a recalibration is required – so you can ensure you follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. This is essential because the camera forms a critical input to the vehicle’s computer system, which is designed to help improve road safety.

You can refer to your vehicle manual to check what ADAS features it has. Alternatively, our expert O’Brien consultants can help identify whether your car has ADAS by asking you a few questions over the phone when you make your booking.

Yes, we do. We’ve partnered with BOSCH to deliver an innovative state-of-the-art solution in recalibration technology for most vehicle types, which we call Cal-Tech®. Our O’Brien Cal-Tech® Recalibration service is performed by our in-house technicians who have undertaken quality and ongoing technical training programmes. On completion of the recalibration, you will also receive a Cal-Tech® Recalibration certificate for your peace of mind.

At O’Brien, when it comes to replacing a windscreen in a vehicle with ADAS, our Cal-Tech® Recalibration service focuses on the forward-facing camera(s) of your ADAS system.

Yes, we can. We offer recalibration of forward-facing cameras on most vehicle types using our state-of-the-art Cal-Tech® recalibration technology. For most vehicles, we can replace your windscreen and perform a Cal-Tech® recalibration at the same time. For some newer vehicle models where the O’Brien system is not yet available, we take the hassle away and arrange this on your behalf with our many trusted car manufacturers and dealerships.

No, it shouldn’t – our expert team of Cal-Tech® technicians can replace your windscreen and perform a forward-facing camera recalibration for most vehicle types. We do this as part of our all-in-one solution.

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O’Brien are experts in ADAS recalibration, so you can be confident it is done right the first time. If, for some reason, you do have a problem, please get in touch with your local O’Brien branch or call us immediately. If the recalibration is found to be defective, we will carry out another recalibration test for you, free of charge. For peace of mind, we provide a recalibration certificate and back the recalibration until another recalibration event occurs or for 12 months, whichever occurs first. Please check your vehicle manual on what the manufacturer considers to be a recalibration event. You also have protections under the Australian Consumer Law.

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How much will ADAS recalibration cost?

The cost of recalibrating your forward-facing camera(s) of your vehicle’s ADAS will vary on your vehicle make and model and whether you have insurance coverage for glass damage. The cost of our Cal-Tech® service is bundled with the windscreen replacement.

As Australia’s leading vehicle glass specialists, we work closely with most major insurance providers. If you are insured with glass cover and no excess, your repair or replacement will more than likely be at no cost to you. Plus, we often can even lodge the claim for you!

Not sure what your policy covers? Get in touch with us and one of our friendly consultants can help you find out.

Don’t worry, as O’Brien can still help. Many customers choose to pay for it themselves. We know that price is important to you, which is why we do everything to ensure we provide great value for money.

Complete the online booking form, and one of our friendly consultants will call you back with a quote. We’ll then help get your repair or replacement resolved as quickly as possible.

Call us on 1800 815 414 or complete our form, and we’ll get back in touch with you.

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