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May 27, 2026

The True Cost of ADAS: What Repairers Need to Know

ADAS calibration is no longer optional. By the end of 2025, up to 65% of collision repairs will require it. For many shops, the challenge is not demand. It is deciding how to deliver it without impacting productivity, profitability, or customer safety.

What Most Shops Underestimate

Bringing ADAS in-house is more than adding equipment.

It requires dedicated space, ongoing training, software subscriptions, and specialized technicians. Even then, calibration bays can produce significantly less revenue per square foot than traditional repair space.

The result is a hidden cost structure that is often not fully considered upfront.

Why More Operators Are Rethinking the Model

Instead of building new capability from scratch, many collision centers are turning to ADAS specialists to:

  • Maintain repair throughput
  • Reduce capital investment
  • Ensure OEM-compliant calibrations
  • Improve consistency and documentation

It is a shift from “Can we do it?” to “What is the smartest way to do it?”

See the Full Picture

The real cost of ADAS calibration goes deeper than equipment. It touches every part of your operation, from space and staffing to long-term profitability.

Read the full white paper to explore:

  • The true investment required
  • The hidden operational tradeoffs
  • When in-house vs. partner models make sense

👉 Download the white paper and make a more informed decision

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