September 2022 - 8

Can you afford
to not tackle ADAS?
If you're burying your head in the sand with ADAS,
how does this affect your long-term plans?
By Amanda Silliker, Editorial Director
ASilliker@EndeavorB2B.com
T
he more I learn about
ADAS, the more I am
convinced every single
automotive repair shop should
be handling these repairs. I
know many of you are farming
out these repairs to mobile
services or dealerships, but in
the not too distant future, every
repair you do is likely to have an
ADAS component, so why not
just rip off the Band-Aid and
tackle ADAS now?
In his article on page 20, Scott Brown
explains how any changes to the body,
repair, paint, etc. can negatively affect
the operation of a vehicle's radar sensors
- critical components of ADAS. The
sensors are extremely delicate and need
to be replaced if the vehicle has been in
a collision, and they must be properly
calibrated. He also shares a case study
where a customer's lane keeping system
was not working properly. Brown had to
diagnose the issue and he was able to
resolve the problem for his customer. If
this scenario showed up in your shop,
wouldn't it feel good to be able to fix
the problem yourself for your customer?
Plus, it's an additional revenue stream
that cannot be ignored.
Brown points out that the skills you
already have for electrical or engine performance
will serve you well when addressing
ADAS complains or service requirements.
If interested, there are many training
opportunities out there that can get you
ready to perform these repairs. Brown even
notes you might already have the tools
you need to address most diagnostic and
service requirements. Yes, you may need
to reconfigure your shop to ensure more
space for this type of work, but run some
numbers, and you will likely find it will be
worth it in the end.
At the 2022 ETI ToolTech event, the
results of a recent research project by
AASA were revealed. " ADAS Aftermarket
Ecosystem 2030: The Coming Wave
of Aftermarket Opportunity " found
the following:
* One million vehicles required ADAS
service in an aftermarket shop in 2021.
* Ninety percent of ADAS work coming
into mechanical shops is outsourced.
* ADAS parts and services will experience
17 percent compound annual
growth rate through 2030.
" I really see ADAS as J2534 on steroids, "
said Jim Fish, managing partner for
New Hammer Ventures who conducted
the research. " J2534 was a learning curve.
There were many of the same problems
that ADAS faces in the field. "
On a personal note, this is my last issue
as editorial director of PTEN. I have
decided to take on a new challenge at a
non-profit safety association, so while you
are out there getting the job done as fast as
possible, remember to do it safely, too!
PTEN EDITORIAL
ADVISORY BOARD
TECHNICIANS
ERIC MOORE,
DeMary Trucks, Columbus, OH
LOU FORT,
K.A.R.S. Inc., Huntingburg, IN
SHOP OWNERS
KIM AUERNHEIMER,
Cool Springs Automotive, Brentwood, TN
TANNER BRANDT,
Autodiag Clinic, Welford, SC
PHIL FOURNIER,
Phil's Auto Clinic, Hemet, CA
JD GOAD,
Goad's Body Shop, Lexington, VA
EDWIN HAZZARD,
Southeast Mobile Tech, Goose Creek, SC
PETE RUDLOFF,
Pete's Garage Inc., Newark, DE
MICHELLE TANSEY,
Dubclinic, Santa Clara, CA
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