From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Are You Itemizing Vehicle Prep Steps Necessary Prior to ADAS Calibrations?

Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News
Published Dec. 5, 2022

Collision repair shops are obviously seeing more and more vehicles coming in for repairs that include advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and that means more and more vehicles are requiring ...

Car ADAS Opens 18th Location in Decatur, GA

PublishedDec. 2, 2022

Car ADAS Solutions, a leading provider of ADAS calibration technology and services, announced the addition of its 18th location, Georgia ADAS Calibrations in Decatur, GA. 

After operating in Conyers, GA, George ADAS Calibrations opened a second location in the Atlanta market, in Decatur. 

“We welcome Georgia ADAS Calibrations to the Car ADAS family of best-in-class calibration centers,” said Greg Peeters, founder and CEO of CAR ADAS. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with their team to deliver complete and precise advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) calibrations to all of their

Founded in 1986, ALLDATAis known for providing OEM automotive repair and collision information. The company said more than 400,000 technicians use ALLDATA’s software solutions for faster diagnostics, updated OEM information covering 95% of vehicles on the road, and simpler shop management.

At the November SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, ALLDATA received a 2022 SEMA New Product Award in the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) category for its new ADAS Quick Reference tool. The annual awards program recognizes cutting-edge new products introduced to the automotive specialty-equipment market.

The company previously received a PTENInnovation Award this year.

During the show, ALLDATA representatives shared information about the company’s

I-CAR Recognized for New Hands-On Skills Training in EVs and ADAS

Published Nov. 4, 2022

A panel of international media judges awarded I-CARa prestigious SEMAGlobal Media Award in recognition of its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Hands-On Skills Development course.

Introduced earlier this summer, the five-day EV Hands-On Skills Development course serves as the capstone to eight prerequisite EV courses for collision repair professionals, and is taught by I-CAR’s growing bench of EV experts at I-CAR’s new Chicago Technical Center (CTC) in Vernon Hills, IL.

“We are thrilled to receive this extraordinary global award for an important course from I-CAR’s educational programming portfolio,” said

ALLDATA’s ADAS Quick Reference Wins SEMA Show New Product Award

PublishedNov. 3, 2022

The winners of this year’s SEMA Show New Product Awards were announced Nov. 1 in Las Vegas. 

ALLDATAwon in the ADAS Category for the addition of ADAS Quick Reference to ALLDATA Repair® and ALLDATA Collision®. The award was accepted by ALLDATA President Satwinder Mangat. 

ALLDATA’s new ADAS Quick Reference tool makes it easy for auto repairers to access vehicle-specific ADAS information---direct from the OEMs---on the industry’s leading repair information platform. 

The ADAS Quick Reference tool links directly to the ADAS system or component by name, such as Backup

Auto Techcelerators Joins Opus IVS™ to Create ADAS Services Leader

Published Oct. 31, 2022

Opus IVS™, a global diagnostics, ADAS calibration, programming and on-demand remote expert support leader, on Oct. 28 announced the completion of the acquisition of Auto Techcelerators, the leader in ADAS identification, calibration and ADAS safety system verification software through their popular ADAS CoPilot™, Calibration CoPilot™ and Test Drive CoPilot™ product suites.

The newly acquired company counts many leading automotive repair shops and organizations among their customers and is led by its multi-time founder and 40-year industry icon Frank Terlep.

Auto Techcelerators is the

Car ADAS Solutions to Exhibit Calibration Business Implementation Process at SEMA 2022

PublishedOct. 24, 2022

Car ADAS will showcase its Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration business implementation process at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, Nov. 1-4.

The company will be exhibiting in two different areas at the Las Vegas Convention Center in South Upper Hall: Booth #36286 and ADAS Showcase #36007.

“By 2023, all new vehicles will be equipped with ADAS features,” said Greg Peeters, CEO of Car ADAS. “As a result, the need to provide an OEM-centric calibration solution for repaired vehicles continues to grow. The liability exposure from not calibrating a repaired

Leading ADAS Expert Relies Only on Launch Tech

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 14, 2022

Automotive diagnostics is something the collision repair industry didn’t have to deal with 22 years ago. Vehicles with ADAS first appeared in the U.S. in the 1950s, believe it or not, but they took off in the early 2000s, with the 2000 CadillacDeVille with Night Vision, and 2000 Toyotas with Dynamic Laser Cruise Control.

Now, every auto body shop needs to work with a third-party or train someone in its crew to do calibrations. That’s where Launch Tech USA, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of diagnostic tools and equipment, has truly filled a void.

California Auto Body Shop Uses Mitchell to Stay Ahead of the Curve on ADAS Calibration

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 14, 2022

Lloyd’s Collision & Paint Center has deep roots in the East San Diego, CA, area, where it has offered reliable, trustworthy and quality collision repair services since 1984.

Founded by Robert Lloyd Sr., it is a second-generation collision shop with its flagship location in Santee, CA, and a second location that opened in 2012 with a recent expansion in 2021 in Lakeside, CA. With its emphasis on family operations, Robert Sr. managed the estimating aspect of the operation, while Robert Jr.performed body work and Michael

The collision repair industry recently had the opportunity to attend the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) open board meeting, held virtually in July.

“The open meeting was for anyone wishing to learn more about the current state of the association’s activities and pressing industry topics,” said Aaron Schulenburg, executive director.

Open to association members and non-members, the meeting included updates and presentations from SCRS staff and committees outlining current initiatives. The agenda also featured guest presentations and comments from industry colleagues.

The following is a summary of some of the highlights from the meeting, which included a presentation about GM’s ADAS document, information

Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Information and Collision Mitigation Braking Systems are just a few of the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) in vehicles today.

According to Scott Kaboos, the assistant manager of collision marketing for American Honda Motor Co., not only will these systems prevent accidents in the future, but there may also be fewer claims on vehicles that are equipped with these systems.

Kaboos discussed “Honda ADAS Systems: Today and Tomorrow” during a recent Guild 21 podcast. Presentations are sponsored by Verifacts Automotive.

“Love them or

Two years ago, Sean Carey, an expert in the subject of connected cars and telematics, made a prediction. The CEO of SCG Management Consultants said that the connected car would ultimately change the claims and repair industries in a profound way.

Fast forward two years and there has been a significant increase in the development of the connected car, with new entrants to the market such as Googleand Apple, and the widespread use of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Mobility.

“There are significant disruptive forces taking effect with vehicle technology that will be prevalent as soon as 2020 that will change the market forever,” said Carey, during a Guild 21 webinar in September about the connected car.