ADAS Depot

08/31/2026

We were at Auto Glass Week in San Antonio and got a first look at Autel’s new MA800 mobile ADAS calibration frame. From laser-based centering to Bluetooth measurements, here’s what stood out to us from seeing it in action:

```html AUTEL · NEW PRODUCT Autel MA800 First Look: A Smarter, Faster Mobile ADAS Frame EQUIPMENT · SUPPLIES · EDUCATION Autel pulled back the curtain on its newest mobile ADAS calibration frame, the MA800, last week at the Auto Glass Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Built as the suc...

08/28/2026

We are here at Auto Glass Week where Autel revealed the all-new MA800. Look at the length of that crossbar! Will you be upgrading from your MA600? Let us know in the comments below.

Stop by our booth #1008 or follow along for more Auto Glass Week updates.

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08/27/2026

We are already at the Auto Glass Week in San Antonio, Texas.
Come and talk with Kirk Cave or Tony Cuneo at Booth #1008!

08/20/2026

Wondering why your shop needs Mazda iDS and MDARS?

Our latest blog breaks down Mazda’s factory diagnostic platforms, hardware requirements, and why OEM-level access matters for independent shops.

Read it here: https://adasdepot.com/blog/why-your-shop-needs-mazda-ids-and-mdars/

Plus, check out our complete OEM Hardware & Software Guide for a deeper look at the tools you need in our website.

08/12/2026

What are shops actually buying for their ADAS calibration bays in 2026?

We ranked ADAS Depot’s 12 best-selling products so far this year, from targets and lasers to cables and software upgrades.

See what’s driving ADAS demand in 2026 here:

ADAS DEPOT SALES DATA Best-Selling ADAS Calibration Tools of 2026 (So Far) EQUIPMENT · SUPPLIES · EDUCATION Every year, our sales data tells a story about where the collision and auto repair industry is putting its money, and 2026 has been no exception. Looking back at what shops have....

08/05/2026

Honda OEM repairs are evolving and having the right tools matters.

Our latest blog breaks down the OEM hardware and software you need for Honda & Acura vehicles.

Read it here:
https://adasdepot.com/blog/hondaacura-oem-hardware-and-software-guide/

Plus, we've updated our OEM Hardware Guide with this brand-new Honda section.

Read it here:
https://adasdepot.com/blog/oem-hardware-software-guide-toyota-ford-and-stellantis/

A shop's reference for OEM diagnostic hardware, software, and setup, organized by manufacturer. In this guide Why OEM hardware matters Toyota / Lexus / Scion Ford / Lincoln / Mercury Stellantis (Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep / Ram) More OEMs coming Why OEM Hardware Matters Independent collision and repair...

07/29/2026

The Motor Vehicle Modernization Act is making headlines for Right to Repair, but there's another story worth paying attention to.
Hidden within the legislation is a growing focus on how vehicle modifications impact ADAS.
Discover why this could signal the future of calibration standards and repair practices here:

When the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act started making headlines, most of the attention went to Right to Repair. That's understandable. Access to service information, OEM software, diagnostic data, and repair procedures remain major issues for independent repair businesses. But buried inside the le...

07/23/2026

Not every calibration can be done with an aftermarket scanner. Our new OEM Hardware Guide breaks down exactly what Toyota, Ford, and Stellantis vehicles require, hardware, software, and coverage, so you know before the car's on the lift.

Read it here:

A shop's reference for OEM diagnostic hardware, software, and setup, organized by manufacturer. Why OEM Hardware Matters Independent collision and repair shops have two broad paths for vehicle diagnostics and programming: aftermarket scan tools (Autel, Launch, Topdon, and similar) or OEM-specific ha...

07/15/2026

ADAS repair is no longer just another step in the collision process, it's becoming its own recognized discipline.

SCRS has officially launched a dedicated ADAS Repair Division, signaling a major shift toward higher standards, stronger documentation, and greater accountability across the industry.

Learn what this means for your shop and how to stay ahead of the changes here:

For years, ADAS calibration has lived in a weird spot: essential to nearly every repair, but with no organized voice of its own. That just changed. On June 26, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists established an ADAS Repair Division with a five-member Governing Council, the first time the dia...

07/08/2026

The ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act just cleared committee, marking a major step toward federal guidelines for ADAS calibration after common vehicle modifications.
Learn what this legislation could mean for repair shops, technicians, and the future of ADAS calibration—and why now is the time to prepare.

Read the full article:

https://adasdepot.com/blog/the-adas-functionality-and-integrity-act-just-cleared-committee-heres-what-it-means-for-your-shop/?_kx=O3hzt1dil5tmZ7hbgU8FmQ.Um4c2K

A bill that could fundamentally change how the industry thinks about ADAS calibration just took a major step forward. On May 21, 2026, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026. Section 221 of that bill is the ADAS Functionality and Inte...