If your vehicle has a forward-facing camera mounted to the windshield — lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, or Tesla Autopilot — that camera must be recalibrated every time the windshield is replaced. Skipping calibration can cause the system to misread lane lines, fail to detect objects, or brake at the wrong time.
The forward camera sits in a precise bracket bonded to the glass. When the windshield is replaced, even a 1mm shift in glass thickness or bracket position changes the camera's angle of view. Manufacturers require recalibration to restore factory-spec performance.
Safety systems may give false alerts, fail silently, or worse — brake unexpectedly. In California, driving with a miscalibrated ADAS system can be considered an equipment violation. More importantly, your insurance may deny a claim if an ADAS-related accident occurs and recalibration wasn't performed.
Auto Renu performs factory-spec dynamic calibration on-site, at your location, as part of every windshield replacement that requires it. There is no extra trip to a shop, no extra charge, and no waiting. The calibration drive takes 15–20 minutes at highway speed after installation.
Most vehicles manufactured after 2015 with ADAS features require calibration: all Tesla models, Honda (LaneWatch/Sensing), Toyota (Safety Sense), Subaru (EyeSight), Ford, GM, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Hyundai/Kia, and more. Auto Renu technicians verify your specific vehicle before starting.
With Auto Renu, ADAS calibration is included at no extra charge on all windshield replacements that require it — unlike some shops that charge $150–$350 extra. If you have comprehensive insurance, the entire job (glass + calibration) is typically $0 out of pocket.