ADAS Calibration
Done Right
Precision calibration of cameras, radar, and sensors — at your shop or ours. Post-collision, post-repair, or post-replacement. We ensure every safety system works exactly as the manufacturer intended.
What Is ADAS Calibration?
Today's vehicles are equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems — cameras, radar modules, and sensors that power safety features like automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and parking assist. These systems rely on precise alignment to function correctly.
When a component is moved, replaced, or disturbed, the system must be recalibrated to ensure it's reading the road accurately. A windshield replacement, bumper repair, sensor swap, suspension work, or wheel alignment can all trigger the need for recalibration. Without it, these safety systems may aim incorrectly — or not function at all.
ST Mobile provides professional ADAS calibration for repair shops and body shops across the Twin Cities. We come to your location with the equipment and expertise to get it done — or if space is a constraint, we can perform the work at our facility.
Types of Calibration
The procedure depends on the vehicle, the system, and what triggered the need for calibration
Static Calibration
Performed indoors using manufacturer-specified targets and fixtures positioned at precise distances and angles around the vehicle. The system's cameras and sensors are calibrated against these known reference points. Static calibration requires a flat, level indoor space with adequate room for target placement — typically 15–25 feet in front of the vehicle.
Indoor only. Static calibrations cannot be performed outdoors. Lighting, wind, and surface conditions affect accuracy. If your shop doesn't have the required space, we can perform the calibration at our facility.
Dynamic Calibration
Some systems require the vehicle to be driven on public roads — typically at highway speeds for a set distance — so the cameras and sensors can self-calibrate using real-world references like lane markings, road edges, and signs. We handle the test drive as part of the calibration process.
Many vehicles require both static and dynamic calibration to fully complete the process. We'll confirm exactly what's needed for your specific vehicle and system.
When Is Calibration Needed?
Windshield Replacement
The forward-facing camera is mounted to the windshield — any replacement requires recalibration.
Collision Repair
Any impact that shifts sensors, cameras, brackets, or mounting points. Pre-calibration alignment checks may be required.
Sensor or Camera Replacement
New radar modules, cameras, or ultrasonic sensors must be calibrated to the vehicle after installation.
Suspension or Alignment Work
Changes to ride height or wheel alignment can affect how ADAS sensors perceive the road.
Bumper Cover Removal
Front and rear radar and ultrasonic sensors are often mounted in the bumper cover.
ADAS Warning Lights or Codes
Dashboard warnings related to lane assist, cruise control, or collision avoidance often indicate a calibration issue.
Post-Collision Calibration
If the vehicle has been in a collision and repaired, calibration is almost always required — but it's not as simple as plugging in a scan tool. Before we can calibrate, we need to verify that everything is physically aligned.
Sensors and cameras can only be calibrated accurately if their mounting points, brackets, and surrounding structures are in the correct position. A bumper cover that's off by a few millimeters or a radiator support that wasn't pulled back to spec will result in a calibration that looks successful on the scan tool but sends the system aiming in the wrong direction.
We provide pre-calibration alignment verification as part of our post-collision service. To do this effectively, we need to know upfront what was damaged and what was replaced or repaired. Include this information in your service request so we can plan the job correctly.
Systems We Calibrate
Forward Camera
Lane departure, AEB, traffic sign recognition
Front Radar
Adaptive cruise control, collision warning
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear side radar modules
Surround View
360° camera systems
Rear Camera
Backup camera alignment
Parking Sensors
Ultrasonic sensor calibration
Night Vision
Infrared camera systems
Head-Up Display
HUD projection alignment
Lidar
Where applicable (select vehicles)
Don't Have the Space?
Not every shop has the indoor space required for static ADAS calibration. That's not a problem.
We can perform calibrations at our facility in Spring Lake Park. Submit your service request with the vehicle details and we'll coordinate logistics — whether we come to you or you send the vehicle to us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ADAS calibration and why is it needed?
What's the difference between static and dynamic calibration?
Can calibrations be done outside?
How much space does my shop need?
Can you calibrate a vehicle after collision repair?
What information do you need for a collision repair calibration?
Do you need to drive the vehicle?
What vehicles do you calibrate?
What areas do you serve for ADAS calibration?
Serving the Twin Cities Metro
On-site ADAS calibration for repair shops and body shops throughout Minneapolis–St. Paul and surrounding communities.
Need an ADAS Calibration?
Tell us the vehicle, the system, and what triggered the need. We'll confirm coverage and get you scheduled.