ADAS turnover doubles after new investment
Lancashire ADAS has doubled its monthly ADAS turnover to more than £10,000 after investing in new equipment.
It replaced dated equipment with a new integrated calibration, wheel alignment and remote diagnostics workflow designed to remove workshop bottlenecks and meet rising demand.
Working with A1 ADAS Group, which also provided technician training, it selected the Autel IA900WA ADAS calibration system, meaning the business can complete every calibration in-house.
It is also able to produce comprehensive geometry reports, pre- and post-scan documentation and calibration evidence for customers and insurers.
Lancashire ADAS, which has also recruited a full-time ADAS technician to handle higher volumes, expects to recoup its investment within six months.
ADAS calibrations
Owner Andy Wren said: “When we were carrying out around 10 ADAS calibrations a month, the limitations weren’t really an issue. Once we were doing around 40 vehicles, the problems became obvious. The old software was hard work, jobs were taking longer, and the last thing we want is cars hanging around waiting to be finished.”
He continued: “The equipment has transformed the way we operate. Everything flows through one process, we don’t have delays anymore, and we’re not outsourcing long-wheelbase work.
“Improved efficiency has enabled us to complete more vehicles every day, driving substantial growth. ADAS work alone can generate as much as £10,000 in monthly turnover.”
Gains
Ant Yates, regional sales manager at A1 ADAS Group, added: “The biggest gains don’t come from buying a calibration rig on its own. They come from creating a complete workflow where lifting equipment, wheel alignment, calibration technology and technical expertise work together.
“That’s what enables workshops to complete more vehicles, keep repairs in-house and have confidence that every calibration is completed correctly.”
