ADAS calibration specialists key to bodyshop success
Independent repairer Car Fix Solutions has been transformed since it began outsourcing ADAS calibration and diagnostics work.
It believes the complexity of modern vehicles and the need to meet strict BSI and insurer requirements mean working with specialists is essential rather than optional.
The company now relies on ADAS calibration support from Autocalibration, part of A1 ADAS Group, alongside remote diagnostic services from A1 Remote Diagnostics, with both now integrated into the bodyshop’s daily workflow.
Owner Ivan Zimparev said: “Autocalibration and A1 Remote Diagnostics work hand in hand with our everyday operations. Their support has probably had the single biggest impact on the business. They have a very high first-time fix rate, they’re fast, and we’ve never come across anything they can’t do, fix or solve, and that gives us the confidence to take on any job that comes through the door.
“As a bodyshop working to exacting insurance company requirements, compliance and liability are huge parts of what we do. When it comes to ADAS, the responsibility sits with us, so we made a conscious decision to outsource that work to specialists we trust completely.”
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Ant Yates of Autocalibration added: “ADAS calibration is not just another repair step; it’s a safety-critical procedure, and the liability sits with the bodyshop carrying out the work. We’re seeing more businesses decide that the best approach is to use specialists, because that gives them confidence the calibration has been carried out correctly and that they have the evidence to prove it if the job is ever questioned.
“Remote diagnostics also means bodyshops don’t have to rely on dealers for programming or secure gateway access, helping them keep control of key-to-key times and maintain repair flow within insurer requirements.”
