ADAS Depot

07/15/2026

ADAS repair is no longer just another step in the collision process, it's becoming its own recognized discipline.

SCRS has officially launched a dedicated ADAS Repair Division, signaling a major shift toward higher standards, stronger documentation, and greater accountability across the industry.

Learn what this means for your shop and how to stay ahead of the changes here:

For years, ADAS calibration has lived in a weird spot: essential to nearly every repair, but with no organized voice of its own. That just changed. On June 26, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists established an ADAS Repair Division with a five-member Governing Council, the first time the dia...

07/08/2026

The ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act just cleared committee, marking a major step toward federal guidelines for ADAS calibration after common vehicle modifications.
Learn what this legislation could mean for repair shops, technicians, and the future of ADAS calibration—and why now is the time to prepare.

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https://adasdepot.com/blog/the-adas-functionality-and-integrity-act-just-cleared-committee-heres-what-it-means-for-your-shop/?_kx=O3hzt1dil5tmZ7hbgU8FmQ.Um4c2K

A bill that could fundamentally change how the industry thinks about ADAS calibration just took a major step forward. On May 21, 2026, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026. Section 221 of that bill is the ADAS Functionality and Inte...

06/24/2026

Is a standard battery charger enough for OEM programming, or is a dedicated power supply really worth the investment?
We break down the key differences, explain why voltage stability matters during module flashing, and help you decide what your shop actually needs.

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Most shops already have a battery charger sitting in the corner. When OEM software starts recommending a dedicated power supply, it is easy to look at the price and think, "Do I really need another charger?" For basic battery charging, probably not. But programming and module flashing are a differen...

06/17/2026

We tested 5 ADAS estimate scrubbing platforms (1Source ADAS, ADAS Find, Kinetic ID, ADAS Trak, Vice ADAS) against real vehicle estimates to see which ones actually deliver accurate calibrations and working OEM links.
Spoiler: every platform has room to improve, and link accuracy was the industry's biggest weak spot.

Full breakdown here:

If you run a collision, glass, or calibration shop, you already know that getting paid for ADAS work is half the battle. Identifying what calibrations a vehicle needs after a repair is one thing — documenting it in a way that satisfies an insurance company is another. That is where estimate sc...

06/10/2026

Working on Ford vehicles?

Learn the differences between IDS, FDRS, and FJDS, plus which interfaces and subscriptions your shop actually needs.

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If you're working on Ford and Lincoln vehicles, you've probably noticed that Ford doesn't run on a single diagnostic platform. Depending on the model year of the vehicle in front of you, you may be working with IDS, FDRS, or FJDS, sometimes all three. Understanding how these tools fit together, what...

06/04/2026

Big news for the aftermarket industry: the ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act is one step closer to becoming law. The bill could bring new guidelines for ADAS recalibration after common vehicle modifications like lift kits, wheels, and bumpers.

Read what it could mean for your shop here:

A bill that could fundamentally change how the industry thinks about ADAS calibration just took a major step forward. On May 21, 2026, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026. Section 221 of that bill is the ADAS Functionality and Inte...

05/29/2026

Setting up Toyota Techstream Lite?
Our new guide walks you through everything you need to know—from installation and subscriptions to troubleshooting and ADAS functions.
Read it here:
https://adasdepot.com/blog/toyota-techstream-lite-the-complete-setup-guide-for-independent-shops/

If you work on Toyota, Lexus, or Scion vehicles, you've probably hit the wall at least once: a customer brings in a car with a warning light, you need to run a health check or recalibrate an ADAS system, and your generic scan tool just doesn't go deep enough. Toyota's factory diagnostic software, Te...

05/20/2026

Do you know which Autel targets you need before your next ADAS calibration job?

Autel's free Reverse Lookup Guide gives you exact part numbers, setup distances, and whether the job is static or dynamic.

We broke it down with two real examples so you know exactly what to expect, check it out here:

One of the most common questions we get at ADAS Depot is some version of this: "Does this Autel system work on [make/model/year]?" It's a fair question, and the answer matters before you commit to a job, or before you invest in equipment. Autel has a free tool that answers it directly. It's called t...

05/18/2026

Space requirements are one of the most overlooked factors when shops add ADAS calibration.

Too little room means constant repositioning — and that means lost time and calibration errors.

General guidelines based on OEM and Autel recommendations. Always verify against the actual OEM procedure.

What size bay are you working with? Drop it in the comments.

05/08/2026

Not all radar cone setups are created equal. We compared the Autel, Opus IVS, Launch 3in1, and Topdon trihedral reflectors head to head, features, price, and what each one is actually best for.
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If your shop is doing radar calibrations, you need a trihedral reflector — that triangle-shaped cone target that bounces the radar signal back during calibration. There are a few options on the market right now, and the differences between them are significant enough to affect how your calibra...