Jul 26, 2021
This week’s key takeaway:
Understanding ADAS with Hella Gutmann Solutions
Episode intro:
We’ve got heaps of indispensable info for you on the latest episode of the Paint & Panel podcast. We speak to Neil Riley and Stuart Howe from Hella Gutmann solutions to give you an inside track on how to stay on top of ADAS in your collision repair business.
Hella Gutmann supply all of your OEMS. They understand componentry better than anyone else, and they can tell you all you need to know to manage your diagnostics effectively.
Neil and Stuart gave some great advice on how you can use diagnostic tools to recalibrate in your own workshop, or if that isn’t viable, how you can partner with somebody else.
Did you know that 85% of vehicles are now fitted with autonomous emergency braking? That’s up from only 20% three years ago. If you didn’t know already, this is a massive growth area in the industry that you really need to stay on top of. Luckily Neil and Stuart are here to help you out.
In this week’s episode you will learn:
-How to manage ADAS yourself
-How to mitigate damage in collisions
-Lane departure warning, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control
-Is it now possible to drive from the back seat?
-Level 3 autonomous vehicles
-How ADAS systems can improve your safety rating
-The challenge for collision repairers to keep up with ADAS trends
-How to change your mindset for repairing newer cars
-How not to fall into the usual diagnostic traps
-The importance of inspecting mounting brackets
-The impact recalibration has on liability
-Why it isn’t always obvious when you need a calibration
-The sensors in a car you might not notice
-Static calibration explained
-The tools you need to perform the calibration process, even if you’re not experienced in the trade
Show links:
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