may2021 - 7
When adding ADAS to their suite of
services, some shops may dedicate
a specific bay to performing ADAS
calibration and repairs.
Photo from Bosch.
Virginia into Hampton, Newport News,
and Yorktown.
Initially, the only option for ADAS
calibrations was the static calibration,
Launch Tech's Gobin explained. This
meant that only dealerships and certain
service shops with a large enough space
to dedicate to the static calibration ADAS
equipment could perform these calibrations. Recently, though, more equipment
for performing dynamic ADAS calibrations has become available, making it
easier for smaller, independent shops
to join the game.
" Manufacturers such as Launch Tech
have streamlined the knowledge/learning
curve by integrating guided ADAS process
steps on a multitude of vehicle makes and
models on diagnostic scan tools to provide the independent shop and technician
the confidence, technical knowhow, and
all the necessary tools required to perform calibrations, " Gobin said.
Additionally, products like Launch
Tech's X-431 ADAS Mobile unit are
designed with saving floor space in
mind. Gobin said the unit is " mobile,
foldable, deployable, and versatile and
will not interfere with other service bay
functions. " The fact that the unit can
be folded down and stored in a closet
gives smaller automotive shops the
opportunity to perform ADAS calibrations without having to give up a whole
bay to the process.
READY FOR IT?
Half the battle of convincing a customer
to buy a new product is conquering their
fear of the unknown. No one wants to
spend thousands of dollars on a new
tool or equipment if they don't know
how to use it.
Many ADAS tools and equipment
manufacturers, such as Autel, Bosch,
Mitchell 1, and Launch Tech have a
number of video demonstrations on how
to use the equipment. Some also offer
live Zoom demonstrations to assist the
shops with setup and use.
Right now, no certifications are
needed to perform ADAS repairs or
recalibrations, but according to Mitchell 1's Johnson, who sits on an ADAS
subcommittee of the Auto Care Association's Emerging Technology Group,
there is a lot of discussion around
creating an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification for ADAS.
Johnson said he believes that once
Professional Distributor I May 2021 I VehicleServicePros.com 7
http://www.VehicleServicePros.com
may2021
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of may2021
Editor's Note: Positive industry trends have shops looking forward to an uptick in 2021
The ABCs of ADAS
Sneak Peek
Most Wanted
2021 PTEN Innovation Awards Nominees, Part 1
Go Sell Something: Educate your customers to sell more
In Focus Products
Diagnostic Tech: The impact of vehicle security on service operations
Driving Sales - Body Shop & Collision Repair
Tales from the Road: Special delivery
may2021 - 1
may2021 - 2
may2021 - 3
may2021 - Editor's Note: Positive industry trends have shops looking forward to an uptick in 2021
may2021 - 5
may2021 - The ABCs of ADAS
may2021 - 7
may2021 - 8
may2021 - 9
may2021 - 10
may2021 - 11
may2021 - Sneak Peek
may2021 - 13
may2021 - 14
may2021 - 15
may2021 - Most Wanted
may2021 - 17
may2021 - 2021 PTEN Innovation Awards Nominees, Part 1
may2021 - 19
may2021 - 20
may2021 - 21
may2021 - 22
may2021 - 23
may2021 - 24
may2021 - 25
may2021 - 26
may2021 - 27
may2021 - Go Sell Something: Educate your customers to sell more
may2021 - 29
may2021 - In Focus Products
may2021 - 31
may2021 - 32
may2021 - 33
may2021 - Diagnostic Tech: The impact of vehicle security on service operations
may2021 - 35
may2021 - 36
may2021 - 37
may2021 - Driving Sales - Body Shop & Collision Repair
may2021 - 39
may2021 - 40
may2021 - 41
may2021 - Tales from the Road: Special delivery
may2021 - 43
may2021 - 44
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/diagnosticsupplement-1223
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/december2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/october2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/september2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/august2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/july2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/2023scantoolspecguide
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/june2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/may2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/april2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/march2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/february2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/december2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/october2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/september2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/august2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/july2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/june2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/may2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/april2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/march2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/february2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/december2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/october2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/september2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/august2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/professional-distributor-july-2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/june2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/may2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/professional_distributor_april_2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/march2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/february2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/Diagnostic_Process_December_2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/Professional_Distributor_December_2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/october2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/september2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/collisionrepairsupplement-0820
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/august2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/july2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/scantoolsupplement
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/june2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/may2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/april2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/march2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/Hand_Tool_Supplement_0220
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/february2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/december2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/heavydutydiagnosticsstudy2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/october2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/september2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/august2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/july2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/june2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/scantoolspecguide-june2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/may2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/april2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/march2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/endeavor/professionaldistributor/february2019
https://www.nxtbookmedia.com