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Tips on Finding OEM Position Statements(Post)
What Are Position Statements?Position statements are official documents published by automotive manufacturers (OEMs) that outline specific repair procedures, requirements, and restrictions for their ...
Read Before You Write: The Golden Rule of OEM Programming(Post)Understanding the basics In the world of automotive diagnostics and programming, there's a fundamental principle every technician needs to follow: Read before you write. Reading: retrieving diagnosti ...
How to Avoid Insurance Rejections for ADAS Work(Post)Getting insurance coverage for ADAS calibration work can be challenging when you don't understand what insurers require. Many legitimate claims get rejected due to incomplete documentation or missing ...
Winning the Paperwork Game: ADAS Documentation Tips(Post)Let's be honest – nobody gets into automotive repair because they love paperwork. But when it comes to ADAS work, your documentation can make or break everything from insurance claims to liabil ...
Recent Regulation(Post)Rep. Diana Harshbarger’s ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act (H.R. 6688) was introduced on December 12, 2025 and referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill is relatively sho ...
What's the Secret Formula? Unlocking the Return-On-Investment of ADAS Equipment(Post)Your Return-On-Investment calculation should be as accurate as your calibrations. An important question to ask for anyone looking to get into ADAS calibrations is whether the investment is worth it.
Toyota Techstream Lite: The Complete Setup Guide for Independent Shops(Post)If you work on Toyota, Lexus, or Scion vehicles, you've probably hit the wall at least once: a customer brings in a car with a warning light, you need to run a health check or recalibrate an ADAS sys ...
Best Automotive Scan Tools for Shops(Post)Your scan tool is one of the hardest-working pieces of equipment in the bay. It reads and clears trouble codes, streams live sensor data, runs bidirectional tests, and handles the pre- and post-scan ...
Getting Started With ADAS Calibration(Post)Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are systems designed into cars to provide an extra layer of safety to the driver and passengers. The most common ADAS safety systems include lane ...
Choosing the Right ADAS Calibration Frame(Post)How do you choose between the IA900, MA600, and IA800? In today's rapidly advancing automotive industry, the integration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) has become increasingly prevalent ...
How to choose the right Autel Diagnostic Tablet for ADAS(Post)As Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) play a pivotal role in modern vehicles, automotive technicians rely on cutting-edge diagnostic tools to ensure precise calibrations. Autel, a frontrunner ...
Aftermarket vs. OEM Scan Tools: Why the Best Shops Use Both(Post)If you've spent any time in ADAS calibration, you've probably had this conversation. A shop owner is building out their diagnostic setup and wants to know: should I go aftermarket or OEM? The honest ...
