Static
In the shop
Targets are set out at exact distances in front of the car, and the camera is calibrated against them with diagnostic software. Usually 1 to 2 hours.
ADAS calibration
Your safety systems, seeing straight.
Lane assist, adaptive cruise and automatic braking rely on a camera behind your windshield. After a new windshield, that camera has to be recalibrated. We do it in the shop or on the road, following the manufacturer's procedure.
- Static and dynamic
- Every make and model
- A report when it's done
The camera behind your mirror
Most cars from the last few years have a camera mounted at the top of the windshield, behind the rear-view mirror. It watches the lane lines, the car in front and the road signs, and it's what the driver-assist systems rely on.
When the windshield comes out, that camera moves. Calibration lines it back up so the systems see the road where it really is.
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keeping assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic emergency braking
- Forward collision warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Pedestrian detection
- Automatic high beams
Static or dynamic?
It's up to your car's manufacturer, not us. Some vehicles need one, some need the other, and plenty need both.
Dynamic
On the road
We drive the car at set speeds on well-marked roads while the system relearns the lane lines. Usually 30 to 60 minutes of driving.
When you need it
Signs it's time for a calibration
Calibration isn't only for new windshields. Anything that moves the camera or changes how the car sits on the road can throw it off.
Book a calibration- Your windshield has been replaced
- The front of the car has been in a collision
- You had suspension work or a wheel alignment
- The vehicle has been lifted or lowered
- A driver-assist warning light comes on
- Lane assist or auto braking acts strangely
How it works
Done to the manufacturer's procedure
Every make does it a little differently. We follow the steps your car's manufacturer sets out.
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Step 1
Check what your car has
We look up which systems your vehicle has and what the manufacturer says they need.
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Step 2
Scan for faults
A diagnostic scan picks up any error codes before we start.
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Step 3
Calibrate
In the shop with targets set out in front of the car, on the road at set speeds, or both.
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Step 4
Test it
We check each system responds the way it should.
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Step 5
Final check
One more scan to make sure there are no faults left.
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Step 6
Hand you the report
You get a record of the calibration, which is handy for your insurer and when you sell the car.
Windshield and insurance
Same place as your windshield
We replace the windshield and calibrate the camera ourselves, so you don't have to take the car somewhere else afterwards. About windshield replacement
Often part of the insurance claim
When calibration is needed because of a windshield replacement, insurers often cover it with the glass. Check your policy, and we can bill your insurer directly.
Other ways we can help
From a $29.99 chip repair to a full windshield.
Rock chip repair
Catch a chip early and it won't spread into a crack. It's quick, and we can do it on-site.
Windshield replacement
Cracked past the point of repair? We replace windshields, side and back glass on every make and model, usually the same day.
Ceramic coating
A hard, glossy layer that protects your paint and makes the car easier to wash.
ADAS calibration questions
Can't find yours? Give us a call, or send a photo of the damage on WhatsApp.
What is ADAS calibration?
ADAS stands for advanced driver-assistance systems: lane assist, adaptive cruise, automatic braking and the like. They rely on a camera behind the windshield, and sometimes radar in the bumper. Calibration lines that camera up so it reads the road correctly. If it's even slightly off, the systems can warn too late, brake when they shouldn't, or stop working.
Do I need it after a new windshield?
If your car has a camera mounted on the windshield, yes. Taking the glass out moves the camera, and even a new windshield in exactly the same place changes what the camera sees by a fraction. Most manufacturers say it has to be recalibrated.
What's the difference between static and dynamic calibration?
Static calibration is done in the shop, with targets set out at exact distances in front of the car. Dynamic calibration is done by driving the car on the road at set speeds, on clearly marked lanes, while the system relearns. Some vehicles need one, some need the other, and many need both. We follow the manufacturer's procedure for yours.
How long does it take?
Static calibration usually takes 1 to 2 hours. Dynamic calibration takes around 30 to 60 minutes of driving. If your car needs both, allow 2 to 3 hours.
How much does it cost?
It depends on your vehicle and which systems it has. Get in touch with the year, make and model and we'll give you a price. When it's needed because of a windshield replacement, insurance often covers it as part of the claim.
Which vehicles do you calibrate?
Every make and model with a forward-facing camera, from compact cars to pickups.
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Tell us what you drive and what happened to the glass. We'll get back to you within 24 hours.
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10960 42 St NE #235
Calgary, AB T3N 2B8
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