Safe & secure workshop 43 www.aftermarketonline.net DECEMBER/JANUARY 2026 ‘Unsafe calibrations’ alert Workshops are being urged not to attempt ADAS calibrations if they do not have the requirements to meet OEM standards. The warning came after A1 ADAS Group reported a sharp surge in demand for 360° surround-view camera calibrations, with its Norwich HQ now receiving daily deliveries of vehicles from across the UK. MD Iain Molloy said few workshops, including those within dealer networks, had a spare 100m² to deal with the calibration requirements of some newer models. Responsible garages are sending vehicles hundreds of miles to A1 to be compliant with OEM standards, Molloy said. However, A1 is aware of the use of unstandardised mats, and jobs signed off without following OEM procedures. In many cases, neither the supply chain nor the customer would know anything was wrong, because of a ‘completed’ tick on the diagnostic report. Molloy said: “Our message to the trade is you hold overall responsibility for the vehicle’s ADAS system when it leaves the workshop, so validate your environment, follow OEM processes, and evidence the result. You must be able to do it right — and prove it.” Photo: Omoda 360° camera calibration preparation For E-Cast & Direct Mail enquiries contact: angela@aftermarket.co.uk Deliver targeted campaigns to: 20,000+ qualified contacts
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