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Do I need the windshield recalibration?
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Windshield calibration actually refers to the recalibration of windshield-mounted camera(s). It’s a process that electronically aims the windshield camera sensor and ensures the accuracy of the driver assistance systems in your vehicle. At SafeRide Auto Glass, we specialize in ensuring that your windshield is calibrated and aligned with your car’s numerous sensors and cameras for proper ADAS functionality.

Your vehicle requires precise calibration, and SafeRide Auto Glass follows the highest standards to readjust all cameras, sensors, and other technology according to the new specifications after windshield replacement. Vehicle manufacturers advise that the system be calibrated after a windscreen replacement to guarantee all safety features are functioning correctly. Even the slightest misalignment can compromise these technologies, but SafeRide Auto Glass ensures accuracy with every installation.

Failure to calibrate a sensor when necessary can lead to faulty information, causing ADAS to malfunction. That’s why SafeRide Auto Glass emphasizes the importance of professional windshield calibration. For safety purposes, a skilled auto glass technician from SafeRide Auto Glass will perform the calibration, ensuring your system works as intended.

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What are some common fraudulent practices?

Beware of misinformation provided by certain unprofessional installers or salespersons such as:

  • We use the best quality windshields which come already calibrated.
  • There is no need to waste money calibration is not required you don’t have to do it.
  • We do a prefect installation, there won’t be need to calibration.
  • it’s included in the price! we calibrate as well for no extra charge! Do they? How?!
  • What they actually do is fooling the system: bypassing the calibration by not disconnecting the sensor and camera’s electrical wiring and plugs, thereby the ECU ( car’s computer system) will not detect a windshield replacement and the warning light won’t come up!!

How to recognize & safeguard yourself from Scams?

Ensure that you pose the following questions to verify the completion of calibration. Any inability to address these questions adequately should raise concerns.

  • What ADAS calibration system do you use? (Autel, Opti-Aim,…)
  • What type of calibration my car needs? ( static, dynamic or both)
  • Where do you preform the calibration? ( it has to be done in a shop and control environment)
  • Will you give me the Re-Calibration Certification and Technical Report ?( 10 page PDF file generated by the Calibration tool and has all the details and technical info of your car including the vin number.