ADAS Depot

10/14/2026

Is ADAS certification worth the investment? What can technicians actually earn in the field?

We’re breaking down real technician insights on pay, certifications, and what it takes to get started in ADAS calibration.

Read the full blog post to learn more:

ADAS technician salary reports from working techs, plus which certifications employers recognize and whether a $2,000 course pays off.

10/08/2026

How much are shops charging for ADAS calibrations in 2026?

Take part in ADAS Depot’s 2026 ADAS Calibration Benchmark Survey and help us understand current calibration rates and insurance payments across the industry.

Everyone who completes the survey gets the full results before we publish them.

How much are shops charging for ADAS calibrations in 2026, and how much of it is insurance actually paying? This survey feeds ADAS Depot's 2026 ADAS Rate Report. Around 15 questions, about 3 minutes. Everyone who finishes gets the full results before we publish. We only report totals, never individu...

10/07/2026

Your ADAS calibration laptop should work as hard as you do.

See why a dedicated ADASKRAFT Laptop PC can simplify OEM software, diagnostics, and calibration workflows in the shop.

ADAS DEPOT | ADASKRAFT Why a Dedicated Laptop Makes Sense in the ADAS Calibration Bay A dedicated machine built around the demands of diagnostics, calibration, and OEM software. Ask any ADAS calibration specialist about a typical job and you'll hear the same thing: it's precision work. You're settin...

09/30/2026

Subaru’s 360-degree Surround View system is becoming more common across the Ascent, Forester, Outback, and WRX, and accurate calibration is critical after repairs or wheel alignments.

Our latest blog breaks down when Subaru Multiview calibration is required, what the process involves, and the equipment shops need to handle it in-house.

Read it here:

ADAS DEPOT | SUBARU MULTIVIEW Does Your Shop Have the New Subaru 360-Degree Surround View Camera Calibration Mats? Subaru's 360-degree surround-view camera system gives drivers a seamless bird's-eye view around the vehicle, but that view depends on accurate calibration whenever the cameras or surrou...

09/23/2026

The Autel IA900 does more than what’s listed on the spec sheet. Its mobility can help shops make better use of multiple bays while keeping alignment, ADAS calibration, diagnostics, and documentation in one workflow.

Read our latest blog to see more about this:

ADAS DEPOT | AUTEL IA900 The Autel IA900 Advantage That Doesn't Show Up on the Spec Sheet Alignment, ADAS calibration, diagnostics, and documentation may headline the Autel IA900's feature list, but its biggest impact often becomes clear only after the system has been working inside a real shop. Whe...

09/18/2026

Got ADAS equipment sitting unused? Turn it into value.

ADAS Depot now buys used ADAS calibration systems, scan tools, alignment systems, targets, frames, and VCI/J2534 hardware, or applies the value toward equipment you actually need.

We also sell inspected and tested used equipment with warranty coverage, with one-of-one inventory available while it lasts.

See more here:

Save thousands against new. Every unit is fully-functional and inspected by our member of staff. Inventory is one-of-one, so when a unit sells it is gone for good.

09/16/2026

We took a firsthand look at where ADAS calibration is heading, visiting Kinetic, where robotics, computer vision, and automated positioning are changing the repair workflow.
See what we saw, and why automation could play a bigger role in the future of ADAS calibration.

ADAS DEPOT | KINETIC AUTOMATION Inside the Future of Car Repair: Our Visit to Kinetic Automation in San Francisco What does the future of automotive ADAS calibration look like? We got a firsthand look during a recent visit to Kinetic Automation's facility in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood, wh...

09/09/2026

Auto Glass Week 2026 brought the industry together in San Antonio and ADAS was a major part of the conversation.
Our team was there to connect with industry professionals, explore new technology, and see the latest developments in calibration and auto glass firsthand.

Here are some of our key highlights and takeaways from the show:

```html AUTO GLASS WEEK™ 2026 Looking Back at Auto Glass Week 2026: Highlights and Takeaways from San Antonio Auto Glass Week™ 2026 took over the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, from August 27 to 29, with pre-event education kicking off on August 26. The...

08/31/2026

We were at Auto Glass Week in San Antonio and got a first look at Autel’s new MA800 mobile ADAS calibration frame. From laser-based centering to Bluetooth measurements, here’s what stood out to us from seeing it in action:

```html AUTEL · NEW PRODUCT Autel MA800 First Look: A Smarter, Faster Mobile ADAS Frame EQUIPMENT · SUPPLIES · EDUCATION Autel pulled back the curtain on its newest mobile ADAS calibration frame, the MA800, last week at the Auto Glass Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Built as the suc...

08/28/2026

We are here at Auto Glass Week where Autel revealed the all-new MA800. Look at the length of that crossbar! Will you be upgrading from your MA600? Let us know in the comments below.

Stop by our booth #1008 or follow along for more Auto Glass Week updates.

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