ADAS Calibration FAQs – Answered
ADAS Calibration - Questions asked and answered!
ADAS technology is advancing fast — and your workshop needs to keep up. Whether you’re thinking about offering calibration services or just starting your research, we’ve answered the most common questions we hear from NZ workshop owners.
Each section below includes a quick answer, and a link to a full article with detailed advice from the AECS team.
Do I need special equipment to calibrate ADAS systems?
Short answer: Yes. ADAS cameras and radar have to be aligned to the manufacturer's exact specifications, and being even a few millimetres out can stop a system working properly. A tape measure won't do it. You need calibration targets or a frame positioned to the vehicle, plus a scan tool that can run each manufacturer's calibration routine and confirm the result. That's what our Launch and Jaltest ADAS systems are built for, from mobile kits to full static frames.
How much does ADAS calibration equipment cost?
Short answer: It depends on your setup. The main factors are whether you need static or dynamic calibration, the vehicles you work on (passenger, commercial or heavy-duty), whether you want a fixed frame or a mobile kit, and the software, scan tool and onboarding included. Many workshops start with a core kit and add coverage as their ADAS work grows. Request our pricing guide below for current NZ prices.
Which vehicles have ADAS that require calibration?
Short answer: More than most people think. ADAS is now standard on many everyday cars, utes, SUVs and light commercials in New Zealand, not just luxury models. Common systems you'll see include Toyota Safety Sense, Mazda i-Activsense, Ford Co-Pilot360, Hyundai and Kia SmartSense, Subaru EyeSight and VW IQ.DRIVE, along with camera and radar systems from Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi. Even entry-level models now carry lane-keeping and emergency braking.
Is ADAS calibration a profitable service to offer?
Short answer: It can be, with the right tools and processes. Every windscreen replacement, bumper repair, alignment or steering job on an ADAS-equipped vehicle can need a recalibration, and relatively few NZ workshops offer it in-house. Workshops that do can keep that work, and the revenue, in their own bays instead of sending it elsewhere.
How long does ADAS calibration take?
Short answer: A static calibration typically takes 1 to 3 hours, and a dynamic calibration 30 to 60 minutes. Exact times depend on the vehicle and your workshop setup.
Correct ride height, wheel alignment, good lighting and the right scan tool coverage all help keep jobs at the quicker end.
When does a vehicle need ADAS recalibration?
Short answer: Usually after any repair that could move a camera, radar or sensor, or change the vehicle's geometry.
The most common triggers are windscreen replacement, bumper or crash repairs, suspension work, wheel alignment and steering adjustments. If a sensor has been removed, replaced or knocked, recalibration confirms the system is aiming where the manufacturer intended.
What's the difference between static and dynamic calibration?
Short answer: Static calibration happens in the workshop; dynamic calibration happens on the road.
For a static calibration, the vehicle is parked in front of targets set up to the manufacturer's measurements. For a dynamic calibration, the vehicle is driven under set conditions, such as clear lane markings and a minimum speed, while the system calibrates itself. Some vehicles need one, some the other, and some need both.
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