Modern vehicles are equipped with intelligent systems that don’t just help you drive—they help keep you safe. These systems, known as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), rely on cameras, sensors, and radar modules that are often mounted on or around your windshield. If your windshield is replaced and those components aren’t recalibrated, your vehicle’s safety features may no longer function as intended.
At Suffolk Auto Glass, we don’t just install high-quality windshields. We ensure your safety systems are recalibrated with precision and care, following exact factory specifications. Our ADAS sensor recalibration services are available both in-shop and via mobile unit for select vehicles, making it easy for you to stay protected—wherever you are.
Replacing a windshield does more than fix cracks—it disrupts the exact positioning of your vehicle’s onboard vision and safety systems. Even a millimeter of misalignment can cause critical ADAS functions to fail.
The Risks of Skipping Recalibration
If recalibration is skipped or performed incorrectly, your car may experience:
Not only is this a serious safety hazard, but it could also leave you liable in the event of a collision if the system was not properly calibrated. That’s why most vehicle manufacturers and insurance providers require recalibration after any windshield replacement.
Your ADAS system is designed to read lane markers, judge distances, detect motion, and respond in real time. If your forward-facing camera or radar sensor is even slightly off-axis, these high-stakes features could give you false confidence—or worse, fail altogether.
At Suffolk Auto Glass, we treat recalibration with the same level of precision as the windshield installation itself. That means accurate diagnostics, OEM-compliant equipment, and skilled technicians trained in ADAS procedures.
As vehicles become more advanced, the list of sensors that require recalibration after a glass replacement continues to grow. At Suffolk Auto Glass, we work with a wide variety of makes and models—from domestic sedans to luxury SUVs—and recalibrate the following sensor types:
If your vehicle has ADAS features, chances are high that sensor recalibration is mandatory after glass replacement. Don’t worry—we’ll let you know exactly what’s required and walk you through the process.
At Suffolk Auto Glass, our ADAS recalibration process is comprehensive, transparent, and aligned with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards. Here’s what you can expect:
Every calibration begins with a proper glass installation. We only use OEM or OEM-equivalent glass and adhesives, ensuring the windshield's placement is perfect down to the millimeter. A flawed install here would throw off everything else—so we take no shortcuts.
Before calibration begins, we use advanced scan tools to assess the vehicle’s current electronic systems and determine which sensors are impacted. This diagnostic phase checks for error codes, active ADAS modules, and verifies readiness for recalibration.
There are two major types of ADAS recalibration: Static Calibration: Performed inside our shop using high-precision laser alignment tools, targets, and optical boards. This method is essential for vehicles that require exact environment-controlled conditions. Dynamic Calibration: Done while driving the vehicle on clearly marked roads at certain speeds. Our technician uses a scan tool in real-time to guide sensor calibration under natural conditions. Some vehicles may require both static and dynamic recalibration methods depending on the manufacturer’s specs.
We align each sensor or camera back to factory reference points, following vehicle-specific OEM workflows. This ensures that every feature—from adaptive cruise control to lane centering—functions safely and accurately.
We perform a final system check with a post-calibration scan, ensuring all codes are cleared and no dashboard errors remain. Only then is your vehicle deemed ready to return to the road.
If your vehicle has been in for a windshield replacement and ADAS calibration wasn’t completed, your safety systems may be compromised. Worse, your insurance or lease agreement might not be compliant. Suffolk Auto Glass has the tools, training, and experience to do it right—first time, every time.
Suffolk Auto Glass brings precision windshield repair and same-day mobile replacement to the streets, shops, driveways, and job sites of Islip Terrace, Bay Shore, East Islip, Central Islip, and beyond.
Quick Links
Services
Locations
Copyright © 2025 Suffolk Auto Glass. All Rights Reserved.