Researching and selecting the best ADAS calibration system may at first seem like a daunting task, but for a growing list of Irish bodyshops and garages the choice has been made simple, once they have discovered the BrainBee Connex Digital ADAS system from Mahle Aftermarket.

Colin Reed of Diagnostic Solutions, who are agents for Mahle BrainBee aftermarket in Ireland says, “Once a workshop sees the BrainBee Connex Digital ADAS system in action they can quickly appreciate the benefits it can offer and instinctively know it is right for their business. It is quicker, easier to use and more practical than other systems and offers the potential to transform workflow.”

The key to the success of the system is that rather than the traditional physical calibration targets, with BrainBee Connex, the targets are digital and appear on a 65 inch 4K HD screen. Because of this, the system automatically adjusts settings according to the position of the car, making the set-up and calibration procedure much faster, reducing the time needed by as much as 80%.

An early adopter of the BrainBee Connex system was Jamie Lawlor, who operates Jamie Lawlor Crash Repairs in Clonmel. He has now been using the system for over two years and has found it has transformed his workflow. He commented, “Being able to keep all the ADAS work in-house has made a huge difference to us. Before we were having to take cars increasingly long distances for calibration and found we were also waiting longer and longer to get work done. Now a car is calibrated quickly and we can have it back to the customer much faster.”

Jamie also chose the BrainBee Connex system because of the major advantages offered by the digital technology. He pointed out, ”With some systems, you need multiple target boards and this not only keeps adding to the cost, but can also create a major problem when it comes to safe storage. Working from a digital screen is much quicker and easier as well as requiring less workshop space.”

Jamie also makes the point that the need for ADAS calibration is growing by the day, with even small jobs requiring the system. He commented, “It's not just major accident repairs that need ADAS. Any job where a bumper or panel is removed now pretty much needs calibration. It is also required in many other circumstances, such as key component or windscreen replacement.”

The practical benefits of having in-house ADAS available are also very important to bodyshops and garages. Colin comments, “Without ADAS, workshops are relying on outsourcing this work which is costly, time consuming and inconvenient. Cars can often be waiting a long time for calibration at a dealer, which can increase key to key times and add to car hire cost.”  

Colin points out, “It is not just bodyshops who have invested in the system. With their own ADAS system, any workshop can not only handle their own calibration needs far more efficiently, but also offer calibration independently to both retail and trade customers and can often get known as an ADAS expert in their area.”

One garage business that is seeing huge benefits from the BrainBee Connex system is Martins Garage Auto Sales & Repairs in Nenagh. They have been using the system for over six months and Marcin Okurowski says that it has opened up many new business opportunities. He commented, “We use the system not only to satisfy our own in-house calibration needs, but also as a service for both retail customers and trade businesses. Demand is increasing every day and we have become known as an ADAS specialist in our area and we take in calibration work from many bodyshops, independent garages and also franchised dealerships who do not have calibration equipment.”

Marcin adds, “The system is very user friendly and because it is all digitally based we receive automatic updates as new vehicles come in to the market. This means we always have all the up to the minute calibration information data we need.”

For more information on the BrainBee Connex Digital ADAS system from Mahle Aftermarket, contact Colin Reed, Diagnostic Solutions, Ph: 01-413-1330, email:info@diagnosticsolutions.ie, diagnosticsolutions.ie