When your vehicle is involved in any type of collision, no matter how minor, the impact can affect the delicate sensors that make up your ADAS system. Let’s say you’re in a low-speed rear-end collision while stopped at a red light. On the surface, the damage seems minimal—maybe just a small dent in the bumper. However, hidden behind that bumper could be a radar sensor crucial for your Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) or your Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system. Even a slight shift in the sensor’s position could mean that it’s no longer accurately measuring the distance between your car and the vehicle in front of you.

     For example, you might be driving on the highway, and your Adaptive Cruise Control system fails to maintain a safe distance from the car ahead, or your Forward Collision Warning gives you a false alarm or, even worse, no warning at all when a car suddenly stops in front of you. Such malfunctions could lead to dangerous situations, especially at high speeds. That’s why, after any accident, it’s critical to get your ADAS recalibrated. This ensures that every sensor is accurately aligned and functioning as intended, so you can trust your car’s safety features to protect you.