About this episode

Carm Capriotto discusses the critical importance of ADAS calibrations with industry experts, highlighting common misconceptions and the necessity of following OEM procedures for vehicle safety.

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, and Pit Crew Loyalty Watch Full Video Episode A viral social media clip about ADAS calibrations sparked thousands of comments and exposed a troubling reality: many automotive professionals still misunderstand when and why calibrations are required. In this episode, Carm Capriotto welcomes technical specialists and industry leaders Keith Perkins and Matt Fanslow to examine the industry's response, separate fact from fiction, and explain why following OEM repair procedures is essential for both vehicle safety and professional credibility. What You'll Learn The difference between static and dynamic ADAS calibrations, and why confusing the two leads to costly mistakes. Why programming, configuration, initialization, and calibration are separate procedures with different purposes. How fear of losing a sale often outweighs concerns about vehicle safety and liability. The real-world consequences of skipping OEM-required calibration procedures. How a properly calibrated vehicle helped protect Keith's wife and children during a serious highway rollover crash. How elevating the role of the Calibration Specialist reinforces…

People in this episode

Host: Carm Capriotto

Guests: Keith Perkins, Matt Fanslow

Topics covered

• ADAS calibrations
• automotive safety
• OEM repair procedures
• calibration procedures
• professional credibility
• vehicle safety

Keywords

• ADAS
• calibration
• automotive
• safety
• OEM procedures
• static calibration
• dynamic calibration
• professionalism

Sponsors

NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, Pit Crew Loyalty

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