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An introduction to the tools and techniques necessary to perform ADAS calibration on Toyota vehicles for radar, cameras, and sonar. Do you repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)? Many independent shops don’t, but why not? Reasons may include complexity, cost...
The flashing lights of the tow truck made my heart sink. The last few vehicles that had been towed in should have gone straight to the salvage yard, not a repair shop. I was relieved when a clean, newer model Toyota Camry came off the back of the flatbed. This Camry...
Aftermarket replacement parts often don’t measure up to the precision and reliability of genuine Toyota replacement parts. We offer some examples of why you should keep your customers’ Toyotas “all Toyota.” JUST ANOTHER DAY EN ROUTE to the office, with the customer’s...
Adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, park assist — Do you know which Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) and comfort technologies are on the vehicle in your bay? Which need calibration, initialization, or...
Vehicle under test and final repair: 2007 Toyota Tundra 4.7L SR5 Customer complaint: MIL lamp on Toyota Secondary Air systems are complicated systems that work in accordance within the engine management systems and adhere to modern emissions standards. This...
