Windscreen recalibration FAQs

A windscreen recalibration is a process carried out to correctly align the cameras and sensors of a car so that its driver-assist systems can work as intended.

 

At Autoglass^®, our technicians are trained to the highest standards to complete a camera recalibration to the manufacturer's required standard.

Most safety systems rely on a group of cameras or sensors to do their job. They usually sit inside a car windscreen and when a glass replacement is carried out, its angle and position changes.

 

A calibration is performed to correct this, so that your vehicle's safety features are working as intended.

 

If a recalibration is missed out, an safety feature may not work like it should and could cause a potential risk to you and others on the road.

Dynamic recalibration involves driving the vehicle to complete the process.

 

Static recalibration takes place at one of our branches. Here, we use levelled flooring and specialist equipment to make sure that we can complete a successful windscreen recalibration.

 

At Autoglass^®, we can calibrate during the same appointment as your windscreen replacement.

A glass replacement with windscreen recalibration will take around 2 hours.

 

If any additional time is required, we will let you know on the day of your appointment.

Glass replacements can cause small unexpected changes in the angle of a camera. This can be the difference between a car avoiding an accident or not.

 

That’s why your vehicle manufacturer strongly recommends getting a windscreen calibration with your replacement windscreen.