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Just Released: Autel IA700 ADAS Calibration Frame
The recently-released Autel IA700 ADAS Calibration Frame offers a blend of advanced functionality, portability, and efficiency, making it an essential tool for professionals in the ADAS. In particular, we see the IA700 as especially useful for those in the automotive repair and windshield glass installation sectors.Something to keep in mind before we go any further is that if you have the targets from the MA600 or IA900 frames, you can probably reuse those targets on the IA700!Unpacking the Feat
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6th Aug 2024
Introducing our Tech Support Partner
Have you ever been in a frustrating situation where you have a tricky calibration that keeps failing over and over?Or, you need to program a module/sensor, but don't have access to the expensive OEM software?Introducing NEX Automotivean ADAS Depot PartnerAt ADAS Depot, our mission is to ensure our customers are fully equipped to handle all calibrations and to help our customers keep their repair process in-house. This is why we're excited to introduce you to our tech support partners at NEX Auto
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1st Aug 2024
Essential Accessories for ADAS Technicians
Having the right set of tools and accessories is essential. Here’s a rundown of the most useful accessories that every ADAS technician should consider for their toolkit.1. Lasers and Laser Reflective TargetsPrecision is paramount in ADAS. Lasers and laser reflective targets are indispensable for ensuring accurate alignment. These tools help in pinpointing the exact positioning required for calibrating sensors and cameras, ensuring that the vehicle's safety systems function correctly.If you don't
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23rd Jul 2024
Our Quick Analysis Of Geico’s Surprising Diagnostic and ADAS Announcement
We at ADAS Depot are here to keep you up to date and advocate for your interests, and you may have heard about Geico's announcement last week (full communication below). In our view, on the calibrations side, Geico is attempting to standardize pricing, and is broadly channeling oversight to a favored partner, in this case asTech, and away from collision centers.In particular, we are concerned with the ADAS calibrations pricing schedule, which for a static calibration is reimbursed at $400, with
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15th Jul 2024
Marketing ADAS Services: Tips to Attract New Business
As a body shop, collision repair center, windshield repair service, or auto repair shop owner, offering ADAS calibration services can set your business apart from others. It can show that you are committed to customer safety; ADAS is estimated to play a role in preventing 3.59 million total crashes per year and many of your competitors may not offer it. In addition to performing calibrations on the vehicles that are already coming through your shop, there is plenty of business you could be doing
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8th Jul 2024