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Did Your Collision Repair Shop Actually Calibrate Your Safety Systems? Here’s How to Tell.
Most collision repair shops do excellent work. Paint, panels, blending — top notch. But here’s the dirty little secret of the ADAS world:...
6 days ago1 min read
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You Were in an Accident — Now Your Safety Systems Feel “Off.” Here’s What To Do Next.
So you were in a crash. Maybe just a fender-bender. Maybe something more serious. You did all the right things: Insurance claim filed...
6 days ago1 min read
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ADAS Calibration — 3 Myths That Can Get You Sued
Welcome to the world of ADAS calibration — where assumptions are dangerous, shortcuts are expensive, and lawsuits are just one bad radar...
6 days ago2 min read
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Think Your Car Was Calibrated? 5 Signs It Wasn’t.
So you just got your car back from the body shop. The bumper looks good. The paint matches. The insurance paid their part. Everything’s...
6 days ago2 min read
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How to Spot a Real ADAS Expert (and Avoid the Ones Who Just Think They Are)
So after all that, here’s the big question:How do you know who’s legit? Because everyone calls themselves an expert now.But if you want...
6 days ago1 min read
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You Need a License to Cut Hair — But Not to Calibrate a 4,000 lb Missile on Wheels
Think about this: to legally cut hair in most states, you need to: Go to school Pass a state exam Get licensed Maintain continuing...
6 days ago1 min read
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ADAS Is New. So Why Is Everyone Suddenly an “Expert”?
You know what’s wild? The second someone buys a scan tool and downloads a calibration app, they start calling themselves an ADAS expert....
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Dear Vehicle Owner: Rebuttals Every Vehicle Owner Can Use When Insurance Denies a Repair
“That system is just a driver aid. “It may assist, but it also takes action — and if it acts incorrectly, I could be in danger.” “We’re...
6 days ago1 min read
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Dear Vehicle Owner, You’re Not Being “Difficult” for Asking for Safety
Insurance companies love using phrases like: “It’s not necessary.”“The system’s just an aid.”“That’s not part of your coverage.” They’re...
6 days ago1 min read
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Dear Vehicle Owner, If a Safety System Isn’t Verified, Your Repair Isn’t Complete
Would you let your mechanic give you back a car with untested brakes? Of course not. Then why let them give you back a car with...
6 days ago1 min read
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Dear Vehicle Owner, The Shop Can Still Do the Right Thing — Even if Insurance Doesn’t Pay
Here’s something insurance companies won’t say out loud:They don’t repair cars. They don’t test systems. And they certainly don’t sign...
6 days ago1 min read
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Dear Vehicle Owner, “There’s No Light On” Isn’t a Good Enough Answer
We’ve all been trained to trust warning lights. But here’s the twist: Your car’s most important safety systems — like automatic braking...
6 days ago1 min read
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Dear Vehicle Owner, You’re Allowed to Push Back When Insurance Says “No”
We know what it’s like. You’re in a collision, you just want your car fixed, and the insurance company seems confident when they say:...
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My Car Was Repaired — Why Would It Need to Be Calibrated?Because It’s Not 1997 Anymore, That’s Why
So your bumper got fixed, your headlight was replaced, or your windshield was swapped out. All cosmetic, right? Not exactly. Today’s...
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It Got Fixed… But Is It Actually Safe?
So your car got into a fender bender. Maybe a parking lot bump. Maybe a bigger hit. No worries — the shop fixed it up, slapped on a new...
6 days ago2 min read
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If It Watches the Road Ahead, Maybe You Should Too
Let’s talk about the forward-facing radar sensor. You know — that unassuming little box behind the grille that literally keeps people...
7 days ago2 min read
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