The Complete ADAS Identification & Calibration Checklist: From Detection to Profit

Unlock the full potential of ADAS services with this comprehensive checklist covering identification, calibration procedures, OEM compliance, and profitability strategies.

Joel Adcock

June 9, 2025

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ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) are now integrated into the majority of modern vehicles — but identifying, calibrating, and getting paid for those systems remains a complex challenge for many collision repair shops.

Whether you're trying to streamline your calibration process or make ADAS services a sustainable revenue stream, our Complete ADAS Identification & Calibration Checklist gives you the clarity and confidence to do both.

Why Your Shop Needs an ADAS Checklist

Missing just one step in the ADAS repair process can lead to failed calibrations, insurance denials, or even unsafe vehicles on the road. This step-by-step guide ensures your team never skips a critical step — from the moment a vehicle arrives in your shop to final delivery.

Whether you're doing calibrations in-house or outsourcing them, this checklist provides structure, OEM alignment, and improved documentation practices that protect your shop and grow your profits.

What’s Inside the Checklist

This complete guide walks you through every essential phase of the ADAS repair lifecycle, including:

  • Vehicle intake & system identification: How to recognize what ADAS features are present
  • Pre-scan & repair planning: Identifying which systems require recalibration based on OEM guidance
  • Calibration strategy: Choosing between static, dynamic, or hybrid calibration methods
  • Required tools & space considerations: Ensuring your environment supports proper calibrations
  • Documentation best practices: What insurers expect and how to protect your shop from liability
  • Post-scan & quality control: Confirming proper function before vehicle delivery
  • Profitability checkpoints: Tips to ensure you’re charging appropriately and getting paid

Benefits of Using This Checklist

  • 📋 Reduce missed calibrations and errors
  • ⚙️ Standardize your team’s calibration workflow
  • 💰 Improve insurance reimbursement rates
  • 🧩 Align your process with OEM procedures
  • 🚗 Deliver safer, more reliable repairs to your customers
  • 📈 Turn calibration into a reliable and profitable revenue stream

Who This Checklist Is For

  • Collision shop owners looking to scale ADAS services
  • Technicians who want a clearer calibration process
  • Estimators and service advisors managing repair plans
  • Anyone responsible for maintaining OEM compliance and workflow efficiency

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Final Thoughts

ADAS isn’t a “maybe” anymore — it’s here, it’s growing, and it’s vital to get right. Shops that commit to process, documentation, and quality can deliver safer repairs and stronger margins. This checklist is your go-to tool for building a repeatable, compliant, and profitable ADAS operation.