Independent Garage Association steps up ADAS support
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has stepped up its supports for workshops managing and repairing ADAS-enabled vehicles.
This comes after the government’s Road Safety Strategy identified ADAS features such as emergency braking, lane keep assist, intelligent speed assistance, blind spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control as critical tools in reducing collisions and serious injuries on UK roads.
ADAS technology is designed to help prevent collisions and reduce injury, but it effectiveness depends on precise calibration and correct repair procedures.
Even minor work such as windscreen replacement, suspension or steering component replacement, wheel alignment, and body repairs can affect system accuracy, making professional awareness and competence vital.
To support members, the IGA provides a suite of resources including the Garage Guide to ADAS handbook, access to a technical helpline, and targeted training to help workshops navigate the growing complexity of modern vehicle systems.
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Jonathan Douglass, director of the IGA, said: “ADAS is now a core component of vehicle safety and a central pillar of the government’s Road Safety Strategy. Independent garages are at the forefront of ensuring these systems continue to operate correctly after repair and maintenance work.
“Our role is to provide clear, practical guidance and support so members can meet recalibration responsibilities with confidence, accuracy and professionalism as ADAS becomes an everyday part of vehicle servicing.”
He concluded: “We recognise that ADAS recalibration can present practical challenges, whether that’s access to equipment, manufacturer data, or ongoing training.
“The IGA is here to help members overcome those challenges, ensuring independent garages can continue to deliver safe repairs and maintain customer trust as vehicle technology evolves.”
