ISSUE 87 FEBRUARY 2026
THE VOICE OF THE NEW ZEALAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
ADAS calibration: The workshop service that's no longer optional ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS) HAVE MOVED FROM LUXURY OPTIONS TO STANDARD EQUIPMENT ACROSS MOST VEHICLE RANGES, PRESENTING WORKSHOPS WITH BOTH A CHALLENGE AND AN OPPORTUNITY
repairs, suspension work, wheel alignments, etc., recalibration becomes necessary.
DAS systems require precise calibration after common repairs or many modifications, and workshops equipped to handle this work are capturing revenue that would otherwise go elsewhere. AECS Equipment, based in Masterton, supplies Launch ADAS calibration systems to workshops across New Zealand. The company has been supporting the automotive industry for more than 20 years, providing diagnostic equipment and technical support from its Wairarapa, Whanganui,
may fail to detect hazards, brake incorrectly, or drift from lane centres. This creates liability issues for workshops and safety risks for drivers. As ADAS becomes standard equipment, calibration moves from specialised service to a routine requirement. The systems can require both static and dynamic calibration. Static calibration uses specific targets positioned at precise distances and angles from the vehicle in a controlled
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UNDERSTANDING THE CALIBRATION REQUIREMENT ADAS encompasses systems including Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Automatic Emergency Braking. These systems rely on cameras, radar, and sensors positioned around the vehicle. When repairs or modifications affect sensor position or alignment, e.g. windscreen replacements, bumper
Without proper calibration, ADAS systems
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