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Just a Parking Sensor? Tell That to the Lexus That Backed Into a Mailbox
You’ve seen them — the little round buttons on the bumper that go beep beep beep when you get close to something. A lot of folks call...
6 days ago2 min read
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Because That “Minor” Quarter Panel Hit Could Be Major Trouble
The blind spot radar hides inside the rear corners of the car, usually behind the bumper or in the quarter panels.And when it’s...
6 days ago1 min read
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Because Mirrors and Hope Are Not ADAS Strategies
Rear radar sensors might not be glamorous, but they’re the unsung heroes of modern driving. They protect you from parking lot...
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...
6 days ago2 min read
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If Your Calibration Setup Looks Like a Yard Sale — You’re Not Doing It Right
You’d be surprised how many “calibrators” show up with: A folding chair A scanner A phone light A couple cones And a hope That’s not...
6 days ago1 min read
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It’s Not a Fancy Shop Upgrade. It’s a Safety System Infrastructure
Want to build a legit in-house ADAS calibration bay? Good. But be ready to hear the truth: it’s not just about space. It’s about...
7 days ago1 min read
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Just Because It’s Done on the Road Doesn’t Mean It’s Easy
There’s a huge myth floating around body shops and even some mobile techs: “Dynamic calibrations are easy. Just drive the car and it...
7 days ago1 min read
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In Calibration, Close Enough Is Still Wrong
You’ve got your scan tool. You’ve got your target. You’re following the steps. But then you estimate the distance. You nudge the target a...
Apr 11 min read
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If the Camera Can’t See the Target, You Can’t Trust the Calibration
You replaced the windshield. You followed the procedure. You set the target.But you did it under: Flickering LEDs Direct sunlight Cast...
Apr 11 min read
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Calibrating on a Slope? You Just Misaligned the Whole System.
Let’s talk about one of the most overlooked—but most critical—parts of ADAS calibration: 👉 The floor. If your calibration is being done...
Apr 11 min read
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It Starts With a Fender Bender. It Ends in Court.
Most shops don’t talk about lawsuits.And insurance companies sure won’t warn you about them. But what were going to be seeing more of....
Apr 11 min read
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Spoiler: That Waiver You Had Them Sign Might Not Save You
We’ve seen it happen. A shop skips a calibration. The customer signs a “waiver.” Later, there’s an ADAS failure. Now there’s a lawyer...
Apr 11 min read
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You’re Not Just Fixing a Car — You’re Signing Off on a Life-Saving System
Every time you return a vehicle to a customer, you’re saying: “This car is safe to drive. All repairs were done correctly. All systems...
Apr 12 min read
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The Insurer Can Say No. The Customer Can Say Hurry. But the Liability? That’s All Yours.
Let’s say the radar was removed.Let’s say the bumper was replaced.Let’s say the OEM says calibration is required. And let’s say the...
Apr 12 min read
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Most Adjusters Aren’t Malicious—They’re Misled
Here’s the truth:A lot of insurance adjusters aren’t trying to screw you or the customer.They’re just following outdated info, bad...
Apr 11 min read
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Want to Keep It Professional AND Protect Yourself? Say This.
You don’t have time for back-and-forth email tennis with insurance.You want a script that gets to the point and keeps the pressure where...
Apr 11 min read
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When the Adjuster Says No, Here's How You Say It Back (Professionally)
We’ve all had the conversation: “Calibration’s not approved.”“There’s no DTC.”“Use your judgment.” Here’s what you need to...
Apr 11 min read
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When the Insurance Company Says “No” — You’d Better Say “Here’s the Documentation”
Let’s set the scene. The repair calls for a bumper replacement. The radar is involved. OEM says calibration is required. You include it...
Apr 12 min read
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Mobile Has Its Place. But This Is Ours.
We’re not here to knock mobile techs. Some of them are sharp. Some follow the book. Some are even better than shops. But there’s a reason...
Apr 11 min read
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You Can’t Fake a Calibration Bay
If someone tells you they can calibrate “anywhere,” you should be hearing alarms—not confidence. There’s a reason we built out a...
Apr 11 min read
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It’s Not the Tool. It’s the Setup.
People love to talk about scan tools.What brand do you use? What software version? What tablet? But let me tell you something as a...
Apr 11 min read
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It’s Not Just “Mobile vs. In-House.” It’s Right vs. Wrong.
Look, we’re mobile. We believe in it.But let’s draw a line in the sand: If you’re not doing mobile calibration by OEM standards , you...
Apr 11 min read
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Just Because It Fits in a Lot Doesn’t Mean It Belongs There
We’re not trying to rain on your convenience parade, but let’s get real: A parking lot is not a calibration environment. Yes, mobile...
Apr 11 min read
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Not All Mobile Calibrators Are Created Equal
Mobile ADAS calibration can be convenient, efficient, and just as accurate as a brick-and-mortar facility. But only if they come...
Apr 12 min read
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