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Emerging Technologies: Are You Ready For ADAS?

While the term “ADAS” might not be familiar to you, you may better know the technology as automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning. Familiarize yourself with the ADAS features that are specific to the vehicles on which you’re working. Industry experts say that the complexity of these systems is only going to increase, so make sure you are ready to service and repair them, says Mary DellaValle, editor of ImportCar magazine.

VIDEO: Diagnosing Automatic Headlight Sensors

Jason Stahl discusses the failure signs of automatic headlight sensors, and how to inform customers about how to keep their headlights’ life long. Sponsored by Intermotor.

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How Will ADAS Change Undercar Repairs?

If your shop is performing brake, suspension or steering repairs on late-model import nameplate vehicles, you are already able to service and diagnose most ADAS vehicles. All ADAS systems are basically layers of software and sensors on top of brake, suspension and steering systems that you already work on today.

VIDEO: Keep ADAS In Mind During A Suspension Repair

Jason Stahl discusses the role of ADAS in suspension repair and why shops should remain conscious of advanced safety systems during routine maintenance. Sponsored by Intermotor.

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North, South, East & West: Finding The Right Direction In Modern Wheel Alignment Technology

For the past 100 years, wheel alignment has been about adjusting camber, caster and toe angles. During the past 20 years, four-wheel alignments have done their share to change the wheel alignment landscape. But, with the introduction of the 2018 and 2019 imports, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are once again revolutionizing the wheel alignment market because the alignment technician must not only align all four wheels with the vehicle centerline, he must now align one or more ADAS sensors with the lane of travel.

Standard Motor Products Expands ADAS Category For Its Standard And Intermotor Lines

SMP’s new ADAS line expansion includes blind spot, lane departure and cruise control sensors.

ADAS System Diagnosis And Service

A surprising number of Automated (or Advanced) Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are currently available on vehicles. These systems require special service techniques or additional service operations to perform some common maintenance services.