Modern vehicles are equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) designed to help improve driver awareness and vehicle safety. These systems rely on cameras, sensors, and radar modules that must be precisely calibrated to function correctly.
When a windshield or other critical glass component is replaced, these systems may be disturbed or misaligned. In many cases, calibration is required by the vehicle manufacturer to ensure the system continues to operate as intended.
ADAS calibration is not optional guesswork — it is a safety-critical procedure.
What Is ADAS?
ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. These systems can include features such as:
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning / Lane Keep Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Traffic Sign Recognition
Automatic High Beams
Many of these features rely on a forward-facing camera module, radar sensor, or other electronic components that look through or reference the windshield.
If the windshield position, angle, or optical clarity changes — even slightly — the system may no longer interpret the road correctly.
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What Is ADAS Calibration?
ADAS calibration is the process of resetting and verifying the vehicle’s safety systems so they align correctly with the road, environment, and vehicle geometry.
Calibration may be:
Static (performed in a controlled environment using targets and measurements)
Dynamic (performed through specific driving procedures)
Or a combination of both, depending on the vehicle manufacturer.
The exact method is determined by OEM repair procedures, not by preference or convenience.
Why Calibration Is Required After Glass Replacement
Your vehicle manufacturer knows your vehicle best.
If the manufacturer states that ADAS calibration is required after windshield replacement, it must be completed. Skipping this step can result in:
Owner-operated — direct accountability on every job
Industry-approved materials and installation systems
OEM-level repair procedures
Advanced ADAS calibration capabilities
Careful vehicle protection throughout the install
Mobile-first service with in-shop availability when needed
These systems are designed to operate within very tight tolerances. Even a small deviation can affect how the vehicle interprets its surroundings.
Calibration ensures the system functions as designed — not “close enough.”
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An Informed Choice Matters
Unfortunately, there are still glass replacement services that offer installations without addressing required calibrations. This may lower upfront cost, but it does not meet manufacturer requirements and may compromise vehicle safety.
Being informed allows you to make the right decision for your vehicle and your family.
At Platinum Autoglass, we believe:
Manufacturer requirements are not suggestions
Safety systems should never be ignored
Proper procedures protect drivers, passengers, and vehicles
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Types of ADAS Calibrations We Perform
Depending on the vehicle and system design, calibration may include:
Forward-facing camera calibration
Radar calibration, when applicable
Rain sensor calibration, when applicable
Calibration needs vary by make, model, year, and system configuration. Not every vehicle requires calibration — but when it does, it must be done correctly.
OEM Repair Procedures — Taken Seriously
When we say Platinum Autoglass follows OEM repair procedures, we mean it.
That includes:
Verifying calibration requirements before and after replacement
Using manufacturer-approved methods
Performing required calibrations when specified
Documenting the process appropriately
Our goal is not just to replace glass — it’s to restore your vehicle’s safety systems to proper operating condition.
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