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It’s Not the Tool. It’s the Setup.

  • Casey Brothers
  • Apr 1
  • 1 min read

People love to talk about scan tools.What brand do you use? What software version? What tablet?

But let me tell you something as a brick-and-mortar calibration shop:

The tool is only as good as the environment it’s being used in.

Your Floor Could Be the Difference Between Precision and Liability

If your shop has:

  • A flat, level floor

  • Controlled lighting

  • Zero foot traffic interference

  • Enough room for proper target placement

  • A clean, distraction-free space

Then guess what?

You’re already better equipped than 90% of “pop-up” mobile techs trying to calibrate in gravel lots and delivery lanes.

The Shop Is the Control Room

Calibrating ADAS isn’t just plugging in a tool. It’s creating a controlled testing environment that eliminates guesswork.

Shops like ours are built for that:

  • No slope throwing off the target board

  • No sun glare hitting the camera lens

  • No last-minute parking lot alignment guesswork

We know where every shadow lands. We know where every target goes. And we can repeat the results every single time.

Final Word: Control the Environment, Control the Outcome

Brick-and-mortar shops don’t just offer convenience.We offer consistency. Repeatability. Precision.

That’s not extra. That’s everything.

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The ADAS Certification and Safety Association (ACSA) is a national coalition of ADAS calibration professionals dedicated to ensuring that Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibrations are performed accurately, safely, and in compliance with manufacturer standards. We are committed to educating consumers, body shops, and insurers on the critical importance of proper ADAS calibration after collision repairs.

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