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TSAWWASSEN COLLISION
17-1835 56th Street
Tsawwassen, BC, V4L 2L8
HOURS OF OPERATIONS
Monday to Friday
8:00am to 5:30pm
- At Tsawwassen Collision we take safe repairs and next accident readiness seriously, so seriously that we have trademarked the Ready For Its Next Accident phrase and logo.
- The articles at www.rfina.ca written over the last eight years were aimed at collision repair industry participants and in 2022 we rewrote many of these articles to a consumer focus.
- rfina.ca is there for more depth, but the article here will give you good insight into the requirements, and shortcomings, of current collision repair.
Quality and Safety Control in Collision Repair
Change and Next Accident Readiness
Ready For Its Next Accident FAQs
1. How will I know if my vehicle’s driving assistance features are working properly after the repair?
Pay attention to whether the systems behave differently than they did before the collision.
For example, consider whether blind spot monitoring reacts at the same vehicle distance or whether lane departure warnings behave consistently. If a driver assistance feature appears to operate differently after the repair, calibration verification may be appropriate.
2. What is ADAS calibration?
ADAS calibration is the process of testing and adjusting cameras, radar sensors, and other components that support advanced driver assistance systems. Proper calibration helps ensure these systems function as intended after a repair.
3. What happens if ADAS calibration is skipped after a collision repair?
Safety systems may not function correctly. Features such as automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and blind spot monitoring can rely on precise calibration.
4. Does every collision require ADAS calibration?
No. However, many modern vehicles may require calibration after repairs involving the windshield, bumper, suspension, steering components, structural repairs, or sensor locations.
5. Why can a vehicle look repaired even if a safety system still needs attention?
The visible exterior is only one part of a modern vehicle. Cameras, sensors, electronics, and other safety related systems may also need to be checked after collision repairs to help verify that they are functioning correctly.