As modern vehicles become increasingly advanced, they come equipped with features designed to keep us safe on the road. One such feature is the camera system often mounted in the windshield. These cameras are part of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), such as lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and collision detection. While these systems are great for enhancing safety, they can make windshield replacements more complex and costly.
In this blog post, we’ll explain why having a camera in your windshield can make a windshield replacement more intensive, and why it’s essential to ensure proper calibration for your safety features to function correctly.
What is the Camera in Your Windshield?
The camera located in the windshield, typically near the rearview mirror, plays a crucial role in your car’s ADAS. It helps with several key safety features, including:
- Lane Departure Warning: Alerts you if you’re drifting out of your lane.
- Lane-Keeping Assist: Helps guide your car back into the lane if you begin to drift.
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Adjusts your speed to maintain a safe distance from the car ahead.
- Automatic Emergency Braking: Applies the brakes if it detects an imminent collision.
While these features are incredibly beneficial, they rely heavily on the proper functioning of the camera. If the camera is damaged or misaligned during a windshield replacement, it could cause significant problems with these critical systems.
Why Is It More Intensive to Replace a Windshield with a Camera?
1. Calibration is Essential After Replacement
When replacing a windshield with a camera system, the camera must be calibrated after installation. Calibration ensures the camera is properly aligned with the vehicle’s ADAS sensors and continues to perform accurately. If the camera isn’t calibrated correctly, your car’s safety features, such as lane-keeping assist or automatic emergency braking, may malfunction, putting you at risk.
2. Specialized Equipment is Required
The calibration process involves using specialized equipment to align the camera with your vehicle’s system. Only qualified professionals with the proper tools can perform this process accurately. Without it, the camera could provide incorrect data, rendering your safety systems ineffective.
3. Increased Repair Costs
The addition of calibration to the windshield replacement process can make it more expensive. Since calibration requires both time and specialized tools, the overall cost of the job increases. Many auto repair services, including Anyplace Auto Repair, focus on mobile diagnostics and other repairs but don’t handle windshield replacements, making it necessary to find a shop that specializes in both glass installation and camera calibration.
4. Potential for Extended Downtime
Because of the need for specialized calibration, the process of replacing a windshield with a camera may take longer than a standard windshield replacement. Depending on the vehicle, the calibration process could take several hours, during which the car will not be fully operational. This is why it’s essential to find a service that can efficiently handle both tasks to minimize your downtime.
What Should You Do if Your Vehicle Has a Camera in the Windshield?
If you need a windshield replacement and your vehicle is equipped with a camera, it’s important to work with a professional who understands the complexity of the process. While Anyplace Auto Repair doesn’t offer windshield installations, we highly recommend that you work with a qualified auto glass specialist for the glass replacement, followed by a professional calibration of the camera system.
Once the windshield has been replaced and the camera system recalibrated, we recommend having the rest of your vehicle’s ADAS systems checked to ensure they’re functioning properly.
How Anyplace Auto Repair Can Help?
Although Anyplace Auto Repair does not handle windshield installations, we can help with everything that comes after the installation process. If you need mobile diagnostics or repairs for your car’s engine, brakes, suspension, or electrical systems, we’re here to make sure everything is running smoothly. Whether you need to recalibrate your vehicle’s sensors or address other vehicle performance issues, we come directly to you, making the process quick and convenient.
We also offer services like battery replacements, brake inspections, and suspension repairs—everything you need to keep your vehicle in top condition.
Our Services Include:
- Mobile diagnostics for engine and sensor issues
- Brake and suspension repairs for safe handling
- Battery and electrical system checks
- Complete car inspections to ensure everything is in working order after windshield replacement
Get Your Car Checked After a Windshield Replacement
If you’ve recently had your windshield replaced, or you’re planning to, make sure to get your vehicle’s camera system and safety features properly calibrated. At Anyplace Auto Repair, we specialize in keeping your car in great condition with mobile repair services that come to your location. Our goal is to make sure your vehicle is safe and performing at its best, every day.
📞 Call us at 480-613-2078 or book online at www.anyplaceautorepair.com
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