ADAS Depot

05/29/2026

Setting up Toyota Techstream Lite?
Our new guide walks you through everything you need to know—from installation and subscriptions to troubleshooting and ADAS functions.
Read it here:
https://adasdepot.com/blog/toyota-techstream-lite-the-complete-setup-guide-for-independent-shops/

If you work on Toyota, Lexus, or Scion vehicles, you've probably hit the wall at least once: a customer brings in a car with a warning light, you need to run a health check or recalibrate an ADAS system, and your generic scan tool just doesn't go deep enough. Toyota's factory diagnostic software, Te...

05/20/2026

Do you know which Autel targets you need before your next ADAS calibration job?

Autel's free Reverse Lookup Guide gives you exact part numbers, setup distances, and whether the job is static or dynamic.

We broke it down with two real examples so you know exactly what to expect, check it out here:

One of the most common questions we get at ADAS Depot is some version of this: "Does this Autel system work on [make/model/year]?" It's a fair question, and the answer matters before you commit to a job, or before you invest in equipment. Autel has a free tool that answers it directly. It's called t...

05/18/2026

Space requirements are one of the most overlooked factors when shops add ADAS calibration.

Too little room means constant repositioning — and that means lost time and calibration errors.

General guidelines based on OEM and Autel recommendations. Always verify against the actual OEM procedure.

What size bay are you working with? Drop it in the comments.

05/08/2026

Not all radar cone setups are created equal. We compared the Autel, Opus IVS, Launch 3in1, and Topdon trihedral reflectors head to head, features, price, and what each one is actually best for.
Read the full breakdown here:

If your shop is doing radar calibrations, you need a trihedral reflector — that triangle-shaped cone target that bounces the radar signal back during calibration. There are a few options on the market right now, and the differences between them are significant enough to affect how your calibra...

04/28/2026

Last week, Kirk and Rod represented ADAS Depot at the Fifth Annual Southeast Collision Conference in Concord, NC. Two days of real conversations with shops about ADAS calibration, and some solid new leads.

Read our recap on the blog here:

The ADAS Depot team headed to Concord, North Carolina last week for the Fifth Annual Southeast Collision Conference, and we came back with a clear sense of why this event deserves a spot on the calendar for anyone serious about the collision repair industry. Hosted by the Carolinas Collision Associa...

04/24/2026

We are at the Southeast Collision Conference.
Stop by Booth 304 to talk with us!

04/21/2026

We're heading to Concord, NC for the Southeast Collision Conference, April 23-24.

Stop by Booth 304 to talk through your shop's ADAS calibration setup, and get your questions answered by our team.

04/17/2026

Most shops are leaving serious money on the table with ADAS calibrations.
The average ticket is around $700, but many shops are only capturing a fraction of the revenue.
Watch the full webinar on our YouTube and Spotify channel.

04/14/2026

We're heading to Concord, NC for the Southeast Collision Conference, April 23-24.

Stop by Booth 304 to talk through your shop's ADAS calibration setup, and get your questions answered by our team.

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday for the ADAS webinar!

And a special thanks to our panelists: Philip Brossy, CEO of ADAS Safe; Michael Ambrosino, Director of Operations at ADAS Diagnostic Solutions; and Brunno Moretti, President of ADAS Solutions, for sharing their expertise, real-world insights, and practical strategies on building efficient, profitable ADAS operations.

Congratulations to the winner of the gift card who correctly identified the average RO for calibrations today being $700, according to Philip Brossy at TRAK.

Stay tuned for more expert discussions and upcoming events from ADAS Depot!