ADAS Calibration After Windshield Replacement: Do You Really Need It?

Modern vehicles rely on more technology than ever—especially the safety systems built into the windshield area. If you’ve been told you need ADAS calibration after a windshield replacement, you might be wondering whether it’s actually necessary.

Short answer: Yes. In most cases it’s critical for safety. Here’s why.

What ADAS Is

ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) includes the features that help keep you safe on the road, such as:

• Forward Collision Warning

• Lane Departure Warning & Lane Keep Assist

• Adaptive Cruies Control

• Automatic Emergency Braking

• Traffic Sign Recognition

Most of these features depend on cameras, radar units, and sensors mounted directly behind the windshield. Even a tiny shift in position can throw off the system’s accuracy.

When Calibration Is Required

Calibration is required when anything affects the alignment of the ADAS camera, including:

• Windshield replacement

• Camera removal or disconnection

• Front-end collision damage

• Changes to vehicle ride height (suspension work, leveling kits, etc.)

A new windshield—even if installed perfectly—changes the camera’s environment. The system must be recalibrated so the sensors can “relearn” what straight and level looks like.

Safety Implications of Skipping Calibration

Driving with an uncalibrated ADAS camera can cause:

• Lane-keeping assist to pull incorrectly

• Forward collision alerts to trigger too late

• Emergency braking to fail to activate

• Blind-spot and pedestrian detection to misjudge distance

• Adaptive cruise control to follow too closely

Your vehicle may look fine, but the safety systems are no longer giving accurate information, which increases risk for you and others.

How Hampton Auto Glass Handles Calibration

At Hampton Auto Glass, our Certified Technician will provide full ADAS calibration in-house, saving you from an extra trip to the dealership.

Here’s how we do it:

1. OEM-grade calibration equipment

We use industry-standard tools that meet manufacturer specifications.

2. Static and dynamic calibration

Depending on your vehicle, we perform:

• Static calibration (in our controlled shop environment)

• Dynamic calibration (on-road drive cycle with factory parameters)

3. Same-day service

In most cases, your windshield replacement and calibration are completed the same day.

4. Verified documentation

You’ll receive a confirmation printout showing your system was successfully recalibrated.

Insurance & Timing

Good news — insurance policies cover calibration as part of the windshield replacement process. Because ADAS is safety-related, insurers require calibration to approve the claim.

Timing is simple:

• Windshield installed

• Calibration completed immediately afterward

• Vehicle ready the same day

Our team handles communication with insurance so you don’t have to.

Need ADAS Calibration in Vancouver or Camas WA?

Call or Text and schedule your appointment today.

West Vancouver (360) 574-6879

East Vanouver/Camas (564) 208-2431

If your vehicle has a camera behind the windshield, calibration isn’t optional—it’s essential for safety.

Ask us about same-day calibration with your replacement.