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ADAS
Despite the ever-increasing proliferation of ADAS, which is now a common feature on nearly all new cars, there has been a lack of clear information on how to approach the repair of these safety-critical systems.
To fill that void Thatcham Research has issued a position to enable the automotive industry to efficiently and safely repair ADAS:
The AGA recommends adherence to the "Thatcham Code of Practice"
All calibration activities should be completed by competent persons.
It is Recommended Repairers should:
- Identify the presence, or not, of ADAS on the vehicle and ensure this is recorded.
- Where ADAS are present, ensure repair procedures clearly identify if inspection, realignment and calibration are required and why.
- Complete all relevant inspection, realignment and calibration activities as detailed within the repair procedures.
- Inspection, calibration, realignment and road tests shall be carried out by a currently competent person.
- Ensure the calibration results confirm that the sensors are functioning within the vehicle manufacturer’s technical specification.
- Produce fully verifiable and auditable records and provide a copy to the Asset Owner / Work Provider.
During and following successful calibration of a vehicles forward facing cameras the following information should be captured and retained by the repairer.
• Name and address of the repairer.
• Name and address of 3rd party contracted to complete the inspection, realignment and calibration if outsourced.
• Vehicle make and model.
• Vehicle registration.
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Vehicle Mileage.
• Date of calibration.
• The competent person’s recordable proof of competence.