Deeper technical reading
Technical guides
For technicians, repairers, trainers and students who want to understand the work behind driver assistance.
These are general explanations, not vehicle-specific repair instructions or a certification programme. Use current manufacturer service information for the exact vehicle and applicable local requirements. Australian material is labelled separately.
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Calibration
Static, dynamic and combined calibration principles and requirements.
Technical guide · Global
Camera and LiDAR calibration fundamentals
Workshop principles for inspecting, preparing, calibrating and verifying camera and LiDAR systems without substituting generic steps for manufacturer procedures.
Technical guide · Global principles; Australia context
Radar calibration: workshop best practices
A practical framework for identifying calibration requirements, preparing the vehicle, controlling the setup and verifying the result.
Technical guide · Global
Static vs dynamic ADAS calibration
How static, dynamic and combined calibration methods differ, what each requires and why the technician does not choose by convenience.
Technical guide · Global
When is ADAS calibration required?
A workshop decision process for identifying calibration requirements after repairs, replacement, adjustment or damage.
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Diagnostics
Pre-scans, post-scans, DTCs, data interpretation and fault finding.
Technical guide · Global
Diagnosing ADAS fault codes
A structured approach to ADAS DTCs, network faults, blocked sensors, calibration codes and faults shared with other vehicle systems.
Technical guide · Global
Pre-scan and post-repair scan workflow
What vehicle scans contribute before and after ADAS-related repairs, and why codes must be interpreted rather than merely cleared.
Technical guide · Global
Preventing ADAS calibration failures
Common workshop causes of failed or unreliable calibration and a systematic way to correct them before repeating the routine.
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Workshop Practice
Practical processes for safe, accurate and documented ADAS work.
Technical guide · Global
ADAS calibration records and documentation
What a defensible calibration record should contain for workshops, customers, repairers and insurers.
Technical guide · Global
How to explain ADAS calibration costs
A transparent customer conversation about why calibration may be required, what the quote includes and what evidence they should receive.
Technical guide · Global
Replacement parts and ADAS compatibility
How to assess windscreens, bumpers, grilles, emblems and brackets around ADAS sensors without assuming OEM branding is the only test of suitability.
Technical guide · Global
Setting up an ADAS calibration station
How to assess space, floor, lighting, equipment, workflow and quality controls for repeatable static calibration work.
Technical guide · Global
Wheels, suspension and ADAS geometry
How tyre size, ride height, wheel alignment and steering data can affect ADAS, with guidance for deciding what work is required.
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Australian practice & training
ADRs, industry guidance, training updates and Australian context.
Technical guide · Australia
ADAS technician training and competency
The knowledge, practical skills and continuing development technicians need for responsible ADAS diagnosis and calibration.
Technical guide · Australia
Workshop responsibility for ADAS repairs
An Australian-focused framework for safe work, repair planning, referrals, documentation and managing ADAS-related responsibility.
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Future Technology
Emerging driver assistance, automation and vehicle safety technology.