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Tag Archives: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Safelite Imposes New Documentation Requirements
Safelite Solutions, a leading third-party administrator to the auto glass industry, has issued new policies and procedures for auto glass services companies to submit documentation for reimbursement for recalibration services. Safelite’s new rules, to become effective as of April 23, … Continue reading
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Tagged Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Auto Glass Industry, auto glass services companies, documentation, new policies and procedures, Peter Brown, pre-scan (DTC scan-analysis before recalibration), recalibration services, reimbursement, Safelite Solutions, third-party administrator
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Training Required for Drivers to Maximise ADAS Safety Benefit
IAM Roadsmart is calling for “comprehensive” training on the use of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). It follows the publication of a highly influential report by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) entitled ‘How to maximize the road safety benefits … Continue reading
Drivers Admit to Switching ADAS Off On The Road
UK drivers are switching off Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in their vehicles, mitigating their benefits and increasing the risk of accidents on the road, according to research by Autoglass. The research, of 1,387 UK drivers, found that 41% of … Continue reading
Mitchell Announces Cloud-Based Glass Claims and Repair Management Solution
Mitchell recently announced the availability of the Mitchell® Cloud Glass solution, a glass repair and replacement system that directly links original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures found in the Mitchell® TechAdvisor database to National Auto Glass Specifications (NAGS). According to … Continue reading
Calibration Highlighted in UK Insurance Requirements
Thatcham Research (Thatcham), a not for profit insurer-funded research center, recently published its UK Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR), which, according to the research center, promotes safe repairs for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) equipped vehicles. There is also a specific … Continue reading
AGSC Issues Recalibration Guidance
The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) has recently released a checklist for use with vehicles that require an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) recalibration after having an auto glass replacement. “Proper calibration of the ADAS system in a vehicle after … Continue reading
General Motors Posts ADAS Resources
General Motors (GM) recently published a guide for auto glass businesses, auto insurers and consumers on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The recently published document provides a list of available systems, components involved, and when these require a calibration procedure … Continue reading
Ford Cautions Against the Use of Aftermarket Glass
Ford Motor Company issued a statement earlier this month, outlining what it says is the need for OEM glass to be used in replacement on the company’s vehicles. The statement says that the “[w]indshield and side glass play an integral … Continue reading