April 2020

APRIL 2020 AFTERMARKET 47 Below: CSC-Tool from HGS www.aftermarketonline.net adjustments on many vehicles will now need ADAS re-calibrations in order to be completed rather than just the mechanical corrections. “Re-calibrations are important because it’s possible that there will be no indication of a problem to the driver even if an ADAS system isn’t working as it should be. If there is an unidentified issue and the vehicle is being driven on the road then there are potentially serious consequences. Even a two-degree alteration on a forward-facing radar module can mean that the focus at 60 feet ahead of the vehicle won’t even be in the same lane. This can mean that the ADAS features connected to the radar don’t function correctly – putting the driver, passengers, other road users and pedestrians at potential risk.” Training Training may be required, but Snap-on has this covered also: “Snap-on now runs a seminar about ADAS. The event is accredited by the IMI and gives attendees an overview of ADAS and how the various systems must now be considered part of their everyday work. “Topics include examples of ADAS systems and the need for accurate re- calibrations and re-initialisations once mechanical corrections on a vehicle have been completed. “Attendees will get an overview of current and forthcoming legislation over the inclusion of ADAS systems on vehicles, as well as the implications for manufacturers and workshops. “The evolution of ADAS technology is featured, along with a look at what might be coming through workshops’ doors in the future. Attendees will gain points towards their IMI Continuing Professional Development status and will leave with more of an understanding of ADAS systems and how they need to be prepared for dealing with them in their daily workloads.” Mark added: “Snap-on firmly believes in the importance of helping technicians maximise their own potential and harnessing it with the potential of their equipment to be able to be the best they can be. Having the IMI accreditation further reinforces Snap-on’s customer-centred commitment to providing the best quality information, training and skills to its customers and distributors. Snap-on works alongside the IMI to improve public confidence in garages and workshops via the nationally- recognised accreditation scheme.” Equipment Looking at their equipment offering, Mark said: “The Sun EZ ADAS Recalibration System works hand-in- hand with Snap-on diagnostic tools running the latest software upgrade, bringing to technicians a combination of market-leading ADAS coverage and robust features to help them complete the job right first time. The quick and easy set-up means consistent and accurate results can be obtained with minimal training, while its simplicity allows for speed of operation and maximising return on investment.” He concluded: “Combining the system with a Snap-on scan tool and up-to-date software means that technicians will be armed with all of the tools they need to complete recalibration and re-initialisation jobs themselves. This means they can keep the work – and the profits – in- house rather than requiring dealership assistance.” When dealing with ADAS, you need to be able to diagnose issues, and correct them too. Specifically looking at ADAS tools, Neil Hilton, Head of Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS) commented: “The original multi-brand ADAS calibration solution, the HGS CSC-Tool, enables a fast and extremely accurate calibration of the ADAS features that are now fitted as standard in many vehicles, meaning that workshops have most likely already come into contact with the technology. “To ensure that workshops have the competency to work on these vehicles, the CSC-Tool is now available as a great value package, which includes the mega macs PC and Microsoft Surface Go tablet, providing a complete solution for the accurate calibration of front-facing, camera- based ADAS.” Radar Big organisations are making supporting garages with ADAS a priority. Workshop Solutions Director Adam White at Euro Car Parts, commented: “We are passionate about putting ADAS on the industry’s radar, as less than five per cent of technicians in the UK are currently ADAS-trained. ADAS-equipped vehicles have been on the roads since 2008 and already represent 10% of the UK car parc. “If technicians are doing service and repair work without taking ADAS into account, there could be thousands of vehicles on the roads that are out of calibration, which means the systems aren’t working as intended. “The consequences of this are compromises to both driver safety and the overall experience at the wheel, as well as meaning that garages are missing an opportunity to increase revenue by carrying out calibrations as standard.In our experience, there seems to be more interest in electric and hybrid vehicle training than in upskilling to service and repair ADAS. While this is perhaps unsurprising given the ongoing media noise around emissions, the reality is that the electric and hybrid vehicles on the market are highly spec’d and already feature ADAS so, rather than choosing one or the other to focus on, upskilling across the board is key.” Adam added: “We pride ourselves on providing the equipment and training that garages need to be able to service and repair vehicles with ADAS.”