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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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!
Viking Mechanical, Paget have technicians fully qualified to service and diagnose European manufactured vehicles.
Why removing DPF’s can cause you an expensive problem
On the spot, you can be handed a $500 fine for removing your DPF. If you end up in front of a judge that fine can be increased to $22 000. Get caught selling a car with emissions gear removed? That’s a potential $250,000 fine for an individual and up to $1,000,000 for the shop that did the work. Those are eye watering amounts of money, especially when you consider a competent workshop can keep your emissions systems in tip-top shape.
We have decades of auto service excellence, and are ready to service all makes and models of vehicles. At Viking Mechanical, we take our time getting to the bottom of any performance issue. Come to us first to avoid time-consuming misdiagnosis and incorrect part replacements. We’ll make sure your vehicle leaves our shop in much better condition than when it arrived. Save time and money by receiving the right auto service and part replacement the first time! Make us your first and last stop. Give us a call today at 
Carsguide Australia has posted that Australia is running some of the dirtiest, most emission-intensive fuels in the world. This causes major problems for the consumer. Car companies like Volkswagen say they can’t give us the best technology available because their most modern vehicles are not designed to run on our low-quality fuel.
It’s not enough to know what to replace and how to replace it, but our experienced mechanics also know when to replace parts. Whether your part replacement need is the result of wear-and-tear or an accident, our team will restore your vehicle’s components to peak performance.
A DPF (diesel particulate filter) is designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine and prevent particles from being released into the atmosphere. Viking Mechanical and Dieseltec QLD are one of the very few companies in Queensland that operates a DPF and catalyst cleaning machine. The cleaning process uses the patented European technology and machinery that guarantees the complete removal of PM (particulate matter), cerium and oil deposits without damaging the filter.
Clean Your Diesel Particulate Filters & Catalyst
Your DPF should be cleaned every 100 to 200 000 kilometres (or less for more severe service applications). The following are a few of the benefits to your next DPF Cleaning:
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