Windshield Calibration

Windshield Calibration (ADAS) in Charlotte, NC

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Windshield Calibration Service in Charlotte

We have OE dealer quality calibration equipment that allows us to perform the highest level of recalibration on the vehicles we work on!

Over the years auto glass has become more complex with features built in the windshield. ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) is built into many of the newer vehicles that are within 10 years old. The front windshield of the vehicle with ADAS needs to be calibrated with the vehicles camera system to function properly. The Auto Glass Experts use the most advanced windshield calibration technology to ensure your ADAS system is functioning properly. To learn more about windshield calibration or if you need it on your vehicle, call 704-906-6768!

ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) Features

Windshield calibration is needed in newer vehicles when replacing a windshield. These safety features built into your vehicle are becoming more and more common. Some common ADAS features include:

Lane Departure
Rear Crash Warning

Parking Sensors
Wiper Sensors

Driver Awareness Sensors
Collision Avoidance

Blind-Spot Monitoring
Adaptive Cruise Control

Want to Learn More About Your Vehicle's ADAS Features? Click Here to Read Our Blog About 9 Common Features of ADAS!

What is ADAS?

ADAS stands for “Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.” These safety systems most commonly come standard in newer vehicles, though Anti-Locking Brakes, the first of ADAS features, was introduced in the 70s. The purpose of ADAS is to aid in the operation of a vehicle more safely and effectively by improving your ability to react to dangers on the road, through early warnings and system automation. These systems rely on sensors and/or cameras mounted around the vehicle, including a camera mounted to the front windshield.

Do I Need Calibration?

Driver assistance functions like Lane Departure Warning, Pre-Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), and Adaptive Cruise Control are some of the main ADAS systems that use the cameras mounted on your windshield. The windshield recalibration process is necessary to be performed for these systems to work properly without malfunction. These features are extremely delicate and complicated systems, and if the newly installed windshield is just slightly thinner or thicker than the original, it can give these sensors a different point of view. With systems like these, even a 1 degree difference can cause major issues and a possible motor vehicle accident. Although it is always necessary to get a calibration done after replacing your windshield, you should also get your ADAS systems calibrated after other vehicle maintenance work. Anything from tire rotations, wheel alignments, and suspension work can alter the camera’s or sensor’s angles and force a malfunction.

How Does It Work?

There are 2 types of calibrations an auto glass company will perform after installing your windshield, each vehicle is different. These methods are called Static and Dynamic. A Static calibration uses specialized tools and targets (designed to OEM specifications) to make sure the camera mounted on your windshield is in the correct position. Whereas a Dynamic calibration consists of the technician getting behind the wheel and driving in traffic, allowing the camera and sensors to read the road markers and street signs to determine proper placement. For some vehicles, such as Hondas and Subarus, both a Static and Dynamic calibration must be performed before the systems will work properly.