A modern used vehicle may look repaired while its cameras and radar sensors still require calibration. Buyers should assess driver-assistance systems as carefully as brakes and tires. This guide focuses on the choices readers can verify, the mistakes that create unnecessary risk, and the records or instructions worth checking before
ADAS calibration after windshield replacement in 2026 is becoming an important consideration for anyone buying, repairing, or maintaining a modern vehicle. Today’s windshields do more than protect occupants from wind and rain. On many cars, they also support cameras that help power advanced driver assistance systems. These systems may include
Pedestrian safety ratings are becoming a new factor for car buyers in 2026. For the first time, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is publishing pedestrian-protection assessments as part of its well-known 5-Star Safety Ratings program. The first results apply to model year 2027 vehicles. NHTSA says 102 models from
