Bay Area ADAS Calibration

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) utilize a forward-facing camera, typically positioned near the rearview mirror, to detect lane markings and maintain vehicle centering. When functioning correctly, these systems are unobtrusive; however, malfunctions can have severe consequences. Thus, proper calibration of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) is critical for safety. Calibration involves accurately aligning the camera and sensors to ensure they perceive the road as intended by the manufacturer. Even minor changes in camera angle, such as those resulting from windshield replacement, front-end repairs, or suspension changes, can adversely affect system performance, underscoring the importance of maintaining optimal camera positioning. As a matter of fact, many manufacturers now require wheel alignment before ADAS calibration is performed, because ADAS calibration aligns sensors to the vehicle’s geometric centerline (thrust angle) – if the wheels are ... read more

At TechZone Automotive Technical Solutions in Concord we are known throughout the Bay Area for our ADAS calibration expertise. Not everybody knows, though, that we also offer suspension repairs. Our Concord auto repair facility offers broad range of suspension work – whether your vehicle needs ball joint replacement, new control arms, or CV joint replacement, our technicians are highly skilled at getting your vehicle’s suspension back in top shape. New shocks or struts, new bushings – we not only offer OEM quality parts, but can provide your vehicle with superbly accurate wheel alignment. Being ADAS experts, we are intimately familiar with the wheel alignment process, as we offer wheel alignment as a service not just to the public but also to the collision shops in the Bay Area. How would you know if your suspension needs help? Here are a few symptoms to watch out for: ● wheel vibrations ● screeching noise when steering at low speeds ● vehicle pulls to one side w ... read more