The company is rolling out the new Bosch Connected Recalibration tools in all of its centres and will have completed UK coverage by January 2022.
The state-of-the-art recalibration tools have a digital camera system that understands a car's exact position and guides the technician through every step of the set-up process. This ensures that every recalibration is conducted and recorded precisely, closely in line with the manufacturer's target specification. The new technology thereby increases in-house capabilities at Autoglass®, meaning 99.4% of vehicles can now be recalibrated in house and reducing the need for dealership referrals.
The technological evolution of ADAS has accelerated since its introduction, and Autoglass® has consistently invested in recalibration tooling, equipment, and technician training to stay on top of the latest innovations. Newly introduced ADAS technologies, DOIP (Diagnostics Over the Internet Protocol), multi-DOIP, secure gateways, and vehicle encryption, mean that one recalibration tool will no longer fit all needs, which is why Autoglass® has formed a global partnership with Bosch, the global leader in vehicle diagnostics.
The Autoglass® team has been heavily involved in the research and development of the new tools and has already rolled out a comprehensive training programme on the equipment to technicians, making it well positioned to spearhead their implementation across the UK during 2022 and onwards.
Tim Camm – technical training manager, Autoglass® says: "At Autoglass®, we always aim to stay one step ahead of the latest technology hitting UK roads, and ADAS is currently at the cutting-edge of that technological wave. Our previous generation of tools have served us well, allowing us to provide a market leading recalibration service, but we must futureproof our offering to prepare for the vehicles of the future and the needs of our customers.
"This is a significant partnership with Bosch, and one that will allow us to provide state of the art ADAS recalibration services across our business for years to come. A more advanced and efficient set-up process, along with more enhanced compliance reporting for our technicians, also means even better customer satisfaction and less downtime for every vehicle in need of attention."