Modern cars aren’t just machines, they’re smart, safety-driven technology hubs. From lane-keeping alerts to automatic emergency braking, newer vehicles rely heavily on cameras and sensors mounted on the windscreen. That’s why windscreen calibration has become essential when replacing or working on modern vehicle glass. These systems are designed to protect you, but they only function correctly when the cameras behind your windscreen are properly aligned.
What Is Windscreen Calibration?
Windscreen calibration is the process of realigning the safety cameras and sensors that sit behind your windscreen. These systems are part of your vehicle’s ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) and can control or assist with:
- Lane departure warnings
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traffic sign recognition
- Collision avoidance
- Automatic emergency braking
- Parking assistance and blind-spot monitoring
When a windscreen is removed or even slightly adjusted, those cameras can shift by millimetres, and that tiny change can drastically affect their accuracy.
Calibration also helps:
- Maintain manufacturer warranty
- Meet insurance requirements
- Prevent dashboard warning lights
- Ensure accurate ADAS performance
Skipping calibration can put both your safety and your insurance coverage at risk.
Which Vehicles Need Windscreen Calibration?
Most modern vehicles require windscreen calibration after replacement, including many popular makes and models:
- Toyota & Lexus
- Mazda & Subaru
- Ford & Holden
- Volkswagen, Audi & BMW
- Hyundai & Kia
- Mitsubishi, Nissan & Honda
If your car has lane-assist or automatic braking, it likely needs calibration. Not sure? Always ask, it’s better to confirm than to assume.
Does a Chip Repair Need Calibration?
Sometimes, yes. While minor repairs usually don’t affect sensors, certain models still require checks or recalibration. Every vehicle is different, and newer models are becoming more sensitive to even small impacts and repairs.
Trust Gippsland Windscreens With Your Safety Systems
At Gippsland Windscreens, we specialise in modern windscreen replacement and ADAS calibration to manufacturer standards. We use the right equipment and follow precise procedures to ensure your vehicle’s safety technology performs exactly as designed.
When you choose us, you get:
- Certified windscreen technicians
- Correct calibration for your specific make and model
- Accurate ADAS alignment
- Local expertise and trusted service
- Peace of mind your safety systems are working
We’re proud to help keep South Gippsland drivers safe on the road.
Need Windscreen Replacement or Calibration?
Protect your safety systems, and your peace of mind. Contact Gippsland Windscreens for professional windscreen replacement and accurate windscreen calibration you can trust.
Local, experienced, and proud to serve South Gippsland motorists.
