Dear Body Shop Owner, “It Looks Fine” Isn’t a Sign It’s Calibrated

Let’s be real — you’ve got a sharp eye. You can spot mismatched paint a bay away. You know when a body line’s off by half a millimeter. That’s your craft.

But let’s not confuse “looking fine” with being calibrated.

Because these days, that perfectly blended bumper might be hiding a radar that’s off by 4°, and that’s all it takes to send a system haywire. ADAS systems aren’t cosmetic. They’re surgical. And surgical tools need precision, not vibes.

The good news? You don’t have to become an ADAS expert overnight. If you’re working with the right calibration company, they’ll help you:

• Identify every system that needs calibration based on the estimate

• Verify what needs to be done (with supporting OEM documentation)

• Handle the procedure without disrupting your shop flow

• Provide all documentation you need to protect your shop — and get reimbursed

You’re not on an island. But you are the one signing the final repair order.