Kit's Auto & Truck Repair
Modern vehicles rely on a network of cameras, radar sensors, and proximity detectors to power the features drivers have come to depend on: Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, and more. These are not luxury add-ons. They are active safety systems that make split-second decisions based on real-time data. When those sensors fall out of alignment, even slightly, the data feeding those systems becomes inaccurate. The feature does not fail loudly. It just stops doing its job correctly.
At KIT’S Auto and Truck Repair in Woodbine, MD, we perform ADAS calibration for domestic, European, Asian, hybrid, and diesel vehicles using manufacturer-approved procedures and the equipment required to do the job right the first time.
ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Think of these systems as your vehicle’s eyes, and the sensors as the lenses those eyes look through. Each camera and radar unit is calibrated to a precise angle and field of view. When everything is aligned correctly, the system can detect a pedestrian, measure following distance accurately, or recognize lane markings at highway speed.
What disrupts that calibration? More than most drivers realize:
If you are experiencing any of the following near Woodbine, MD, bring your vehicle in for an evaluation:
If your vehicle has been through any of these situations and the safety features have not been recalibrated, you are operating on data that may no longer be accurate.
ADAS calibration is not a scan tool procedure. It is a precise, equipment-intensive process that requires a controlled environment, the right targets, and the right software. At KIT’S Auto and Truck Repair in Woodbine, we use Autel ADAS calibration targets alongside our Hunter alignment system to perform both static and dynamic calibration procedures, depending on what each vehicle’s manufacturer requires.
Static calibration takes place with the vehicle parked in a controlled space. Physical target boards are positioned at exact distances and angles in front of the vehicle. The Autel system communicates with the vehicle’s camera or radar module to reset the sensor’s field of view based on those reference points. This is required for windshield cameras, front radar, and most lane-departure systems.
Dynamic calibration requires the vehicle to be driven at specific speeds and conditions while the system self-corrects using live road data. Some vehicles require both procedures. Our team follows each manufacturer’s specification exactly, because there is no universal shortcut when it comes to safety system accuracy.
When suspension or alignment work triggers a recalibration need, we handle both in the same visit. Our Hunter alignment equipment corrects wheel geometry first, and then ADAS calibration follows with sensors aligned to the vehicle’s corrected position. That eliminates the back-and-forth trip to the dealership and gets everything resolved under one roof.
Honest inspections and accurate calibrations require more than the right scanner. They require technicians who understand what is at stake and will tell you exactly what was found.
We use dedicated Autel ADAS equipment for static and dynamic calibration procedures, following OEM specifications for each vehicle.
Wheel geometry is corrected before sensor recalibration begins, so every measurement starts from an accurate baseline.
Our team includes ASE-certified technicians who bring the same technical depth to every vehicle, whether it's a domestic pickup or a European performance sedan.
Our owner holds a VW Master Technician credential, giving us a deep foundation in complex European vehicle systems and electronics.
Alignment correction and ADAS recalibration are handled in the same appointment, so you do not need a second trip elsewhere to finish the job.
Qualifying repairs completed at KIT'S Auto and Truck Repair are covered by our NAPA 2-year, 15,000-mile warranty. Financing is available through NAPA AutoCare and Synchrony for qualifying customers.
We tell you what we found, what it affects, and what needs to happen. We are not going to recommend a service your vehicle does not need.
ADAS calibration resets your vehicle's cameras and radar sensors to their manufacturer-specified position. When calibration drifts after a repair or collision, features like Lane Assist and Automatic Emergency Braking operate on inaccurate data and may not perform correctly.
Yes. Alignment corrects your vehicle's geometry, which shifts the angle of any sensor mounted to the frame or body. After alignment work, ADAS recalibration ensures your safety features are still reading the road from the correct reference point.
After a windshield replacement, any collision that moves a bumper or mirror, and after alignment or suspension work. If a safety system warning light appears, that is also a signal to have it checked.
Do not wait for a warning light to tell you something is wrong. If your vehicle has been through an alignment, windshield replacement, or any collision, get your safety systems checked. Call us, visit us online to schedule, or come see us at 603 Wedekind Dr, Building C, Woodbine, MD 21797. We will make sure you leave as a happy customer.
KIT’S Auto and Truck Repair
603 Wedekind Dr Building C, Woodbine, MD 21797
Phone: 240-270-0077