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Is ADAS Calibration necessary?

ADAS Calibration

Is ADAS calibration necessary?

A misaligned camera could jeopardise the functionality of the system and lead to dangerous driving or accidents, so it is crucial that the cameras are aligned perfectly, which is what windscreen calibration ensures.
What does windscreen calibration affect?

A misaligned camera affects almost every ADAS system so if your vehicle is fitted with any of the following technologies you will need to have your cameras calibrated:

Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive high beam
Glare-free high beam
Adaptive light control
Automatic parking
Automotive navigation system providing up-to-date traffic information
Automotive night vision
Blind spot monitor
Collision avoidance system
Crosswind stabilisation
Driver drowsiness detection
Driver monitoring system
Emergency driver assistant
Forward collision warning
Intersection assistant
Hill descent control
Intelligent speed adaption/advice
Lane departure warning system
Lane change assistance
Pedestrian protection system
Traffic sign recognition
Turning assistant
Vehicular communication systems
Wrong-way driving warning
If you have an ADAS system fitted, you may need to have it recalibrated from time to time – if there is a chance that your camera’s view has been slightly altered, for example. Circumstances that will require a recalibration include:
- After a windscreen replacement
- If the dashboard shows a fault code
- If the camera has been disconnected
- Change of suspension
- Change of wheel alignment

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We understand how important your car, truck or SUV is to your daily schedule. Whether you’re using your vehicle for a morning commute or a cross-country road trip, you should contact our experts to ensure peak performance. Our goal is to keep your vehicle safe, fuel efficient and performing at its very best. Customers come to us for real solutions to all vehicle systems – engine, mechanical and electrical. Our team has over 80 years of combined experience in the auto repair industry. Give us a call today at 07 4952 6510 to schedule your next auto repair appointment. Next time you’re in the area, feel free to stop by. We gladly accept all of our walk-ins!

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Vehicle Sensor Technology

It is likely that there are many of us out there who are unaware of the sensors and technology used and how they operate – both individually and collectively.

By seamlessly integrating vehicles and sensing devices, their sensing and communication capabilities can be leveraged to achieve smart and intelligent transportation systems.

Three major sensors amongst dozens are essential for safety –

Airbags sensors – After seatbelts, airbags are one of the most important safety features in modern vehicles. To keep passengers safe during an accident, airbags must deploy immediately after a crash occurs. And to help airbags deploy in time, crash sensors have the important job of detecting a collision and quickly triggering the airbags.

Speed sensors – Speed sensors communicate important data to the engine about the car’s speed, which in turn helps the engine regulate its functions. As a result, speed sensors are an extremely important component in any vehicle. You can usually find a vehicle’s speed sensor near the transaxle or transmission.

Fuel sensors – A functional fuel level sensor is essential. If a car owner doesn’t know how much fuel is in their tank, they could end up stranded on the side of the road.

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Auto Electrical Service at Viking Mechanical

Your Vehicle’s Electrical Service Experts

Advanced Electrical System Diagnosis

Keep your vehicle’s systems in order. Our experts will maintain your vehicle with effective electrical diagnosis. Cars, trucks and SUVs are being designed and manufactured with more electrical components. We stay abreast of all the technological advances of vehicles by continually training our technicians. Viking Mechanical uses state-of-the-art tools and equipment to perform a variety of auto electrical services. Bring your vehicle to our shop as soon as you notice any performance issue from your electrical system. Your car, truck or SUV will maintain optimal safety and reliability with our quality auto electrical service.

Windows, Doors and Engine–Complete Electrical Services

Find out the truth about your vehicle’s electrical system with comprehensive diagnosis. Our expert electrical system diagnosis will make sure your vehicle is in optimal condition. The team at Viking Mechanical is always prepared to handle any auto electrical service that you bring to us. We manage all makes and models of vehicles, foreign and domestic. Keep your vehicle’s systems operating at their best by visiting our shop for an inspection. Electrical systems can be affected by minor and major impacts. Let our team provide the in depth understanding from a maintenance inspection. If any replacement parts, maintenance services or wiring adjustments are necessary, we’re your team. We are here to make sure your vehicle is comfortable, safe and dependable.

Booking Appointments for Auto Electrical Service

Let us take care of your vehicle’s electrical system needs today. Our team is experienced in repairing all minor and major malfunctions with the electrical system. Keep your vehicle’s windows, doors and locks operating as effectively as possible. Any window or door jams, inactive or slow responses, and general electric malfunctions are handled by our electrical system experts. Give us a call today at +61 7 4952 6510 to book an electrical system service. We handle all makes and models of vehicles. Save time by using our convenient online booking system. Next time you’re in the area, feel free to stop by and let our auto electrical service experts perform any necessary maintenance services. We gladly accept all of our walk-in customers!

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Lazer Lamps

Lazer Lamps – Make the ride home

See more. Go faster. Go safer

Lazer Lamps products display an unrivalled quality both in their lighting performance and reliability which is a result of exceptional design, their uncompromising approach to component selection, and superior build quality borne out of their in-house UK manufacturing. Aside from their comprehensive range of road-legal and off-road only LED driving lights, the lighting product range also boasts world-class motorsport lighting solutions, and medium to heavy-duty LED work lamps for commercial and industrial applications.

LINEAR –

Featuring a low profile design the LINEAR range of products deliver incredible lighting performance at odds with the diminutive proportions of each lamp. Available in Standard and Elite grades, the popularity of the range is testimony to the ease of fitment, high-end contemporary styling, and perfectly tuned beam pattern for everyday road and off-road use. With sizes up to 50″, the Linear range is also well suited to roof mounting, where the smooth aero design virtually eliminates all wind noise.

INTERGRATION KITS –

Recognising that the quality of the installation can be as important as the quality of the driving lights themselves, at Lazer Lamps we work as hard on our pre-defined vehicle mounting solutions. Including bespoke grille integration kits which are developed to accentuate the high-end styling of modern pick-up trucks and light commercial vehicles, the quality of our vehicle integration kits are representative of the Lazer brand in general, and have a true OE quality look and finish.

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What is ADAS – Advanced Driver Assistance Systems?

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS, is the term used to describe the growing number of safety functions designed to improve driver, passenger and pedestrian safety by reducing both the severity and overall number of motor vehicle accidents. ADAS can warn drivers of potential dangers, intervene to help the driver remain in control in order to prevent an accident and, if necessary, reduce the severity of an accident if it can’t be avoided.

In short, ADAS compensates for our mistakes, be they inattentiveness, erroneous control inputs or, up to a point, downright stupidity. As uncomfortable as humans are with admitting it, we are not perfect–but ADAS is here to help. At least that’s the idea. ADAS are becoming much more common with new models of vehicles. They are no longer limited to luxury vehicles. Some systems may become standard on all vehicle makes.

ADAS available at Viking Drive

We have invested in the latest calibration technologies from Bosch, understanding the rapid increase in use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in new cars and the need for calibration ensuring driver safety.

Sensor calibration required even after minor repairs, maintenance or service tasks

Expanded set with calibration targets for almost all European, Japanese and Korean makes

Professional calibration tools, know-how and intelligent workshop software

For more information on how ADAS works, or calibration requirements, give the team at Viking Drive a call on (07) 4952 3821.

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Auto Electrical Service at Viking Mechanical

Advanced Electrical System Diagnosis

Cars, trucks and SUVs are being designed and manufactured with more electrical components than ever before. We stay abreast of all the technological advances by continually training our technicians and our expert electrical system diagnosis will make sure your vehicle is in optimal condition. Electrical systems can be affected by minor and major impacts, let us provide the in-depth understanding from a maintenance inspection. We manage all makes and models of vehicles, foreign and domestic. If any replacement parts, maintenance services or wiring adjustments are necessary, we’re your team. We are here to make sure your vehicle is comfortable, safe and dependable.

Windows, Doors and Engine–Complete Electrical Services

Booking Appointments for Auto Electrical Service

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Bosch Car Services

Whether you are looking for advice, repairs or service work, Bosch Car service can offer the full package.

Car Servicing

We can provide professional servicing and maintenance work with no loss of manufacturer warranty coverage.

Electronic diagnosis

In the event of an electronic failure in your vehicle or if a warning light comes on, you can rely on our experts to quickly locate the problem. With the aid of the latest diagnostic equipment they can identify the possible sources of trouble and quickly and professionally rectify electrical system problems.

Air Conditioning Service

Air conditioning has become a standard feature in most modern cars and needs regular checking to ensure optimum operation and a long service life. Our professional workshops can be relied upon for expert maintenance of car air conditioning.

Oil & Filter Change

An oil and filter change might seem like a routine service, but requesting it from Boch Car Service has some major advantages.

High-quality oils and filters used
Responsible oil disposal
Enhances the car’s service record

Brake Repair

Be on the safe side and have the condition of all the braking system components in your vehicle checked at regular intervals. Thanks to the latest workshop equipment, quality spare parts from Bosch and the comprehensive expertise of our specialists, you can always be sure of safe driving.

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New Car Warranties (FAQ)

New Car Warranties – Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQ’s are provided as an information aid to our customers and to assist in dispelling the myths surrounding new car servicing and manufacturers warranties. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) also provide guidance on their website.

Question: A Dealer told me I’ll void my warranty if you service my car, is that right?

Fact: There is NO requirement to service your car at a manufacturer’s dealership to preserve:

any manufacturer’s warranty (that may apply to your vehicle);
any state or territory based statutory warranty (that may apply to your vehicle); or
your rights to Consumer Guarantees (formerly known as implied statutory warranties).

Question: What steps will you take to protect my warranty?

Fact: We are qualified to carry out log book servicing and we ensure that work is done according to the manufacturer’s specifications, using appropriate quality parts and lubricants where required.

Question: How long should my Consumer Guarantees apply?

Fact: It’s a common misconception that your Consumer Guarantees have a specific time limit. Whilst a manufacturer may choose to put a time limit on their warranty, this cannot replace your Consumer Guarantees. Protection provided under Australian Consumer Law will take into account the purchase price, realistic time expectations of when a failure may occur, any advertising claims and the conditions under which a vehicle should operate. A manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to, not in lieu of your Consumer Guarantees.

Question: What if I have a warranty claim – can you fix that?

Fact: Should you have a warrantable defect, it may be a condition of the warranty that any work to replace or repair the defect is carried out at a dealer workshop/s. However, the manufacturer may still choose at their discretion to allow us to do the work on their behalf.

Question: Can you stamp my logbook?

Fact: We can and WE WILL stamp your log book to verify the work has been conducted by fully qualified staff according to manufacturer’s specifications, using appropriate quality parts.

Question: Will having my car serviced here preserve my resale value?

Fact: Evidence of a well maintained car will usually augur well for upholding resale value.

Question: What about extended warranty or specific ‘service plans’?

Fact: Motor vehicle dealers sometimes offer their own extended warranties on vehicles, which usually kick in after the manufacturer’s warranty and may stipulate that the vehicle must be serviced by the actual dealer offering the warranty. They are generally within their right to impose this condition, although we add the caution that such warranties are not always what they seem and we are happy to advise you on the conditions and relative value before you commit to any service plan.

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RACQ Trusted Repairer

Are you looking for a mechanic you can trust? As a RACQ Authorised Repairer you can be assured of a high level of service.

Complying with RACQ’s high standard of service, our expert team of automotive technicians can perform general and specialists’ repairs, including auto-electrical, air-conditioning, radiator repairs and automatic transmissions. Mechanical checks, pre-purchase inspections and safety certificates are performed to the highest standards and detailed reports are supplied with each inspection.

Caravanners and 4 x 4 travellers can be assured of a RACQ approved repairer you can trust. As a specialised diesel center we can service, repair and supply parts on all makes of diesel vehicles. Our details are listed on the RACQ website for further information

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