Many Bodyshops in the UK have already made significant investments in ADAS calibration technology as demand for these services rises fast. This is a trend that may well signal the future for repairers in Ireland and the latest operator to make the investment has provided an interesting insight into the necessity of the installation. 

Steve Cook is the owner of the Fix Auto bodyshop in Sutton-in-Ashfield’s and has acquired the space and equipment to set up a dedicated ADAS centre. He commented, “The incredible pace in which ADAS calibrations are needed to complete the repair process has driven this investment. Eighteen months ago, a handful of cars we repaired each week needed ADAS calibrating so we outsourced the service. Now, practically every vehicle passing through the centre has to be calibrated in some way.”

He added: “Every repairer knows it’s a significant but necessary investment.  With every inch of the business in use I had no other choice but to expand to an additional unit. Three became available which we secured, refurbished and equipped to create a standalone ADAS centre and additional repair space to help increase our productivity.”