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Precise recalibration of every camera, radar, and sensor your vehicle relies on — performed in-house after windshield replacement, bumper work, or collision repair. Your driver-assist systems only work if they're aimed correctly.
ADAS calibration (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems calibration) realigns the cameras, radars, and sensors that power lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and similar safety features. At Bob Rohrman Collision Repair Center in Lafayette, Indiana, ADAS calibration is performed in-house — required after windshield replacement, bumper repair, frame straightening, or any collision that affects sensor mounting. Calibration takes 1–4 hours depending on the vehicle and the systems involved, and we service every make. Skipping calibration can cause safety systems to misfire or fail, which is why most manufacturers and insurers now require it after qualifying repairs. Free 24/7 photo estimates, or call (765) 448-1100.
What is ADAS?The Systems Keeping You Safe — and Why They Need Recalibration
ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems — the collection of cameras, radar sensors, lidar, and ultrasonic sensors that power modern driver-assist features. If your vehicle has any of the following, you have ADAS hardware that can fall out of calibration after a repair:
- Lane-keep assist & lane-departure warning (forward camera)
- Adaptive cruise control (front-facing radar)
- Automatic emergency braking (forward camera + radar)
- Blind-spot monitoring (rear corner radars)
- Rear cross-traffic alert (rear corner radars + camera)
- Parking assist & 360° cameras (ultrasonic + surround-view cameras)
- Pedestrian detection, traffic-sign recognition, auto high-beams (forward camera)
These sensors are tuned at the factory to fractions of a degree. When a collision, bumper replacement, windshield swap, or even a suspension adjustment shifts a sensor's position or sight line, its data becomes unreliable. An uncalibrated forward camera might read a highway lane as drifting when it isn't — or worse, fail to register a pedestrian that's clearly in view. Recalibration restores the system to the manufacturer's exact specifications.
Repairs That Trigger ADAS Recalibration
Most vehicles from 2015 onward have at least one ADAS sensor that will need calibration after certain repairs. The most common triggers:
The forward camera mounts to the windshield. New glass = new camera position. Recalibration required on virtually every modern vehicle.
Front and rear bumpers house radar, parking sensors, and sometimes cameras. Any movement requires recalibration.
Frame, fender, headlight, or grille damage typically disturbs one or more forward-facing sensors.
Changes in ride height or wheel alignment can shift sensor aim. Many OEMs specify post-alignment calibration.
A deployed airbag means significant structural forces. Most ADAS sensors near the impact point need verification and recalibration.
Side mirrors house blind-spot cameras on many vehicles. Replacement or realignment triggers calibration of those systems.
Important: Skipping required ADAS calibration can trigger persistent dashboard warning lights, void your manufacturer warranty on the ADAS system, and — most critically — leave safety features operating incorrectly. That's a liability issue for any shop, which is why we don't skip it.
Static vs. Dynamic Calibration — Both, In-House
Depending on the sensor and the vehicle manufacturer's procedure, calibration happens in one of two ways — and we do both in our Lafayette facility:
The vehicle sits stationary in our calibration bay. We use manufacturer-specific targets — large printed boards with precise patterns positioned at exact distances and angles from the sensor. The scan tool communicates with the vehicle's computer, aligns the sensor to the targets, and writes the new calibration values to the ECU. Common on most windshield-mounted cameras and front-end radars.
Some manufacturers require the vehicle to be driven on specific types of road (well-marked lane lines, certain speed range, certain duration) while the scan tool monitors and writes calibration values. We handle the on-road portion so you don't have to.
Every calibration is performed by our I-CAR Gold Class certified technicians following the exact procedure published by your vehicle's manufacturer. We document the calibration with the scan-tool output and include it with your repair paperwork.
Insurance Covers ADAS Calibration
Every major insurance carrier — State Farm, Allstate, Progressive, Geico, Farmers, USAA, Liberty Mutual, American Family, Erie, Nationwide — pays for ADAS calibration when OEM procedures require it. We itemize it on your estimate, handle the insurance supplement directly, and document the completed work. You don't pay extra, and you don't navigate the paperwork.
Need ADAS Calibration After a Repair?
Submit photos or book an in-person estimate — we'll confirm what your specific vehicle needs.