Dear Body Shop Owner, The Tow Bill is Cheap Compared to a Lawsuit

We get it. Every dollar matters. Every supplement gets pushed back. And transport to a calibration facility? That sounds like a hassle.

But if you’re deciding to skip transport because “mobile said they could do it in the lot,” you’re not saving time. You’re increasing your exposure.

Here’s what happens when a radar is misaligned:

• The car slams the brakes on the interstate — for a bridge

• Lane keep tugs at the wheel when it shouldn’t

• Blind spot monitoring goes silent

And suddenly, your shop is the one who “returned the car to the customer.”

The right calibration partner can help you avoid that risk without disrupting your cycle time.

• Need pickup and drop-off? They’ll arrange it.

• No space to calibrate on-site? They’ll transport the vehicle.

• No clue if the sensor even needs calibration? They’ll help you figure it out.

And by the way — OEMs require this. The insurer denying the tow? Not your problem. They don’t sign your liability release. You do.