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Episode 4 – The In-Process Scan: The Most-Missed Step (Sponsored by Smart Express)
The in-process scan may be the most overlooked step in the collision repair process—but it could also be one of the most important. In this episode, Greg and Jen explain why the pre-calibration check, the most common type of in-process scan, plays a critical role in verifying that repairs were completed correctly before ADAS calibrations begin. They discuss how it confirms module communication, detects repair-induced faults, identifies required resets and programming, and ensures the vehicle is truly ready for calibration. You'll also learn why this step is often skipped, how it differs from pre- and post-scans, and why making it a required workflow checkpoint can reduce rework, improve safety, and protect everyone involved in the repair. Pasted text.txt

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Episode 3 - Three Scans, Three Jobs (Sponsored by Smart Express)

Why does a properly repaired vehicle sometimes require three separate diagnostic scans? In this episode of The ADAS Repair Podcast, Greg and Jen break down one of the most misunderstood topics in modern collision repair: the pre-scan, in-process scan, and post-scan. While they may appear to be duplicate operations, each scan serves a unique purpose at a different stage of the repair process. The pre-scan establishes the vehicle's electronic baseline and identifies damage caused by the collision. The in-process scan verifies that repairs and reassembly haven't introduced new faults before calibrations begin. The post-scan confirms that all systems, calibrations, and safety features are functioning properly before delivery. Together, these three scans answer three critical questions: What did the crash do? What did the repair do? And is the vehicle fully verified and ready to return to the customer?

Key Takeaway: Three scans aren't duplicate charges—they're three separate inspections performed at three different moments to ensure one properly repaired vehicle.

Episode 2: The ADAS Repair Process, Start to Finish (Sponsored by Smart Express)

In this episode, Greg and Jen break down the complete ADAS repair process and explain why modern collision repair involves much more than replacing damaged parts and refinishing paint. They introduce the five stages of a proper ADAS repair and show how each stage builds upon the one before it.

The conversation explores how diagnostics guide repair planning, why repairs themselves can create new electronic faults, how in-process scans help identify issues before calibration, and why final validation is essential before a vehicle is returned to the customer.

Key Topics Covered

• The five stages of the ADAS repair process

• Why modern collision repair is more than bodywork

• The role of pre-scans in identifying hidden damage

• How repairs can affect vehicle electronics and safety systems

• Why in-process scans are performed after reassembly

• The purpose of ADAS calibrations

• Static vs. dynamic calibrations

• The importance of post-scan validation and test drives

• Why repair sequence matters

• Documentation and verification of completed repairs

Facts & Insights Mentioned

• A proper ADAS repair consists of five primary stages:

1. Pre-Scan

2. Physical Repair

3. In-Process Scan

4. Calibration

5. Post-Scan & Validation

• A pre-scan establishes the vehicle's electronic baseline before repairs begin.

• Collision damage can create hidden electronic faults that are not visible during a physical inspection.

• Repair procedures often require components to be disconnected and reinstalled, including:

o Cameras

o Radar sensors

o Headlights

o Windshields

o Electronic modules

• Disconnecting components during repair can create communication faults or system issues that must be verified before calibration.

• An in-process scan is performed after reassembly and before calibration to verify:

o System communication

o Module functionality

o Fault status

o Calibration readiness

• ADAS calibrations restore cameras and sensors to manufacturer specifications.

• Static calibrations are performed in a controlled shop environment using targets and measurements.

• Dynamic calibrations are performed while driving under specific manufacturer-defined conditions.

• Some vehicles require both static and dynamic calibrations.

• A successful calibration does not replace the need for diagnostics and verification beforehand.

• Post-scans and validation procedures confirm:

o Faults have been addressed

o Systems are communicating correctly

o Calibrations completed successfully

o The vehicle is ready for delivery

Three Key Takeaways

1. Modern collision repair is a process, not a single repair event.

2. Repair activities themselves can affect ADAS systems and must be verified.

3. The repair sequence matters—each stage depends on the one before it.

Coming Next

In Episode 3, Greg and Jen take a deeper dive into the three diagnostic scan stages

Three Key Takeaways

Coming Next

In Episode 3, Greg and Jen take a deeper dive into the three diagnosticscan stages

The ADAS Repair Podcast – Episode 1: Why ADAS Changes Everything (Sponsored by Smart Express)

In the first episode of The ADAS Repair Podcast, Greg and Jen lay the foundation for the series by exploring how vehicle repair has changed in the age of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). What was once primarily a mechanical and cosmetic repair process now involves cameras, radar sensors, software, and complex safety systems that must be verified and calibrated after a collision.

The discussion examines why a vehicle can appear fully repaired while critical safety systems may still require verification, how ADAS has shifted the industry's definition of a "complete repair," and why proper diagnostics and calibration are becoming standard procedures on today's vehicles. This episode introduces the key concepts, terminology, and challenges that will be explored throughout future episodes.

• What ADAS is and why it exists
• The difference between passive and active safety systems
• Why modern vehicle repairs are more complex than ever
• How cameras, radar, and software affect repair procedures
• Why calibrations are often required after repairs
• The growing role of diagnostics throughout the repair process
• The changing definition of a properly repaired vehicle
• Why customer trust depends on verifying system functionality

• ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
• Common ADAS features include:
• Unlike airbags and seatbelts, ADAS systems are designed to help prevent collisions before they happen.
• Many ADAS systems rely on cameras and radar sensors that must be calibrated to extremely precise tolerances.
• Vehicle repairs that may require calibration can include:
• A vehicle can look completely repaired while ADAS systems remain out of specification if proper verification procedures are not performed.
• Caliber Collision reported that approximately 65% of vehicles repaired in 2025 required at least one ADAS calibration, demonstrating how common these procedures have become.

This episode serves as the starting point for the series. Future episodes will dive deeper into the complete ADAS repair process, diagnostics, calibrations, repair planning, OEM procedures, documentation, liability considerations, and the real-world challenges facing collision repair facilities, technicians, and insurers.

Key Topics CoveredFacts & Insights MentionedLooking Ahead