What Is Windshield Recalibration and Why Is It Important?
So you’re getting your windshield replaced. But then you hear your technician mention something called "recalibration", and now you’re wondering…
“What exactly is that? And do I really need it?”
If your vehicle has ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), like lane assist, automatic braking, or a front camera, you absolutely do. And at Optic-Kleer Argyle, we make sure that your new windshield doesn’t just look great, but that your safety systems still work exactly as they should.
“What exactly is that? And do I really need it?”
If your vehicle has ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), like lane assist, automatic braking, or a front camera, you absolutely do. And at Optic-Kleer Argyle, we make sure that your new windshield doesn’t just look great, but that your safety systems still work exactly as they should.
What Is Windshield Recalibration?
Modern vehicles are equipped with cameras and sensors that rely on your windshield to be perfectly aligned. These systems power features like:
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Lane departure warning
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Forward collision detection
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Adaptive cruise control
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Parking assist
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Emergency braking
When your windshield is replaced, even the smallest shift in position can throw these systems off, making them inaccurate, or worse, non-functional.
Recalibration ensures that all these features continue working safely and precisely after the new glass is installed.
Recalibration ensures that all these features continue working safely and precisely after the new glass is installed.
Two Types of Recalibration
Static Recalibration – Done in a controlled environment using special tools and targets
Dynamic Recalibration – Done by driving the vehicle on marked roads at a specific speed while the system resets itself
Depending on your vehicle make and model, we’ll perform the correct process, or sometimes both.
Dynamic Recalibration – Done by driving the vehicle on marked roads at a specific speed while the system resets itself
Depending on your vehicle make and model, we’ll perform the correct process, or sometimes both.
Do All Windshields Require It?
Not all, but many newer vehicles do. If your car has a front-facing camera mounted to the windshield (which is common in vehicles from 2015 and up), chances are, it will require recalibration after replacement.
We’ll let you know ahead of time and build it into your service so there are no surprises.
We’ll let you know ahead of time and build it into your service so there are no surprises.
Why It Matters for Your Safety
Here’s the big one: If recalibration isn’t done, or isn’t done correctly, your car might not detect a pedestrian, vehicle, or lane shift in time. That can lead to accidents, or at the very least, an annoying dashboard warning that won’t go away.
At Optic-Kleer Argyle, we don’t just replace the glass, we make sure your safety tech works exactly how the manufacturer intended.
At Optic-Kleer Argyle, we don’t just replace the glass, we make sure your safety tech works exactly how the manufacturer intended.
One Appointment. Total Peace of Mind.
We offer mobile windshield replacement and recalibration all over Argyle, Northlake, and surrounding neighborhoods.No need to juggle multiple shops, we handle it all in one visit, right at your driveway.
We replace the glass. We recalibrate the system. You drive away safer.
📞 Call (940) 294-9200