You have had a windscreen replaced, you drive away, and then a warning light appears. Sometimes it is a camera symbol, sometimes it is lane assist, emergency braking, or a general safety system alert. It can feel confusing, especially when the glass itself looks perfect. In many modern vehicles, however, the windscreen is no longer just a piece of glass, it is part of a safety system.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) rely on cameras and sensors to interpret the road. A key camera is often mounted behind the rear view mirror, looking through the windscreen. If the screen is replaced, or if the camera housing and bracket are disturbed, the camera’s view can shift by a tiny amount. That small change may be enough to affect how the vehicle reads lane markings, distances, and hazards.
That is why ADAS calibration is so important. Calibration is the process of checking and restoring the system so it aligns with the manufacturer’s specifications. It is designed to ensure features such as Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, and Autonomous Emergency Braking behave as intended, at the correct distances and angles.
At Strathclyde Windscreens, we provide specialist ADAS calibration support as part of our service offering. If you want the full detail on what calibration involves, and when it may be required, see our dedicated page here: ADAS calibration services
Common signs you may need ADAS calibration
You may benefit from a calibration check if:
- An ADAS warning light appears after windscreen work
- Lane assist feels inconsistent, or triggers unexpectedly
- Road sign recognition becomes unreliable
- You have had a camera bracket replaced, refitted, or re bonded
- You have had a windscreen replaced on a vehicle with a front camera system
Why it is worth doing properly
ADAS is safety critical, and calibration is about confidence. A properly calibrated camera helps the vehicle judge the road accurately, which supports driver awareness rather than undermining it. Strathclyde Windscreens’ ADAS capability is supported by Core Diagnostics, with IMI accredited technicians working to IIR requirements, and using best in class equipment, so you can be confident the job is done to the right standard.
If you are unsure whether your vehicle needs calibration, contact Strathclyde Windscreens, we will advise you based on your vehicle and the work completed.
