ADAS 37 www.aftermarketonline.net DECEMBER/JANUARY 2025 Game-changing digital system for workshops that is proving a real game-changer hen it comes to ADAS, there are two options, analogue and digital and ISN Garage Assist says it is firmly in the digital camp. Analogue systems require garages to hold and store a series of vehicle-specific target boards and require far more manual intervention than digital. Even basic digital systems are more flexible than analogue, but ISN Garage Assist says its Digital ADAS system remains the most technologically advanced, fastest and easiest to use on the market. “This is because we deploy lasers and keystone technology, which means you spend less time setting up and taking measurements,” the company says. “After set-up, you don’t have to move it to take secondary measurements. “But the real game-changer is the introduction of ADAS 2, which is now available as an upgrade on existing digital ADAS machines supplied by ISN Garage Assist and which has now become our standard digital ADAS calibration solution.” ADAS 2 makes set-up and operation faster and easier than ever and uses Bluetooth technology to communicate the laser-generated distance measurements to the control tablet on the calibration rig. Screen height is also computer controlled — and set precisely with just the touch of a button. ADAS 2 is supplied with the most up-to-date vehicle database available at the time of sale. As long as you remain ‘in licence’ with ISN Garage Assist, regular vehicle data and operating software updates will be supplied over a standard Wi-Fi connection. A ‘Remote Pro’ option is also on offer. This remote support tool is provided by industry experts — real people, not chatbots — allowing direct access to the latest manufacturer data that’s not yet available to the aftermarket. Workshops only need an area of, preferably, 2 metres+ in front of the car to make the working environment more comfortable and the floor area should be reasonably smooth and level. Excessively strong light might possibly cause issues, but this is not a problem seen yet — so generally, leaving garage doors open will not be a problem. In terms of cost, just Google ‘cost of digital ADAS unit’ to see prices anywhere between £10,000 and £30,000. Like any other product in any market there are a multitude of options and generally you get what you pay for. Look at the calculated payback. Even if you base the cost of the unit at the top end of the scale (£30,000) and you base the price of the calibration at the bottom of the scale (£150), payback would be within a year if undertaking four calibrations a week. Charge a more realistic fee and £300 isn’t unreasonable and payback could be significantly faster. ISN Garage Assist will happily discuss finance options too. Post-sale support is also covered and full training is always provided for equipment supplied. But it’s not enough to have decent ADAS calibration equipment to comply with Insurance Industry Requirements. Workshops have to have the capability to calibrate all of a vehicle’s ADAS cameras and sensors. That means having a registered IMI qualification and ISN Garage Assist can provide access to IMI training through our preferred training provider. Visit https://www. garage-assist.com for more information or call 01480 891011. Hofmann Megaplan Digital ADAS Unit in operation Many motorists using vehicles equipped with ADAS rarely or never use the systems, according to new data revealed by UK road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. The charity said a survey of drivers for its 2024 Road Safety Report revealed that 34% of respondents said they ‘never use’ adaptive cruise control — despite their vehicle having it. Only a quarter of those surveyed said they used ADAS ‘often’, while 16% said they ‘rarely used’ the hi-tech support systems. IAM’s figures came as the charity launched a campaign to boost understanding of the benefits of ADAS among drivers and fleet managers. The educational initiative has been developed in partnership with the HiDrive Project and User Education Campaign led by the Brussel-based Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) region 1 office. Hi-Drive is a research project co-funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme. Course materials offer detailed information about existing and emerging technology in vehicles to help drivers and commercial fleet managers learn how such systems can improve road safety and mobility. Details of the campaign are online: https://www.hidrive.eu/uec/ Some drivers ‘rarely use vehicle ADAS systems’ W
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