Cameras, radar and parking sensors may need checks when nearby bodywork is damaged or removed. Ask how those requirements will be handled as part of your repair.
A diagnostic scan and a calibration are different procedures. The vehicle maker’s instructions determine what is required, and some work may need a specialist provider.
Identify the equipment
The vehicle identification number, model year and installed options help identify the systems associated with the damaged area.
Review the required operations
Manufacturer information determines which checks follow the damage, removal or replacement of a relevant component.
Plan any outside work
Where another provider performs required work, that operation affects the repair plan, transport and schedule.
Review the records
Diagnostic findings and calibration results serve different purposes. The applicable records should identify the checks performed for the repair.
Repair questions
What is the difference between a scan and calibration?
A scan reads diagnostic information. Calibration is a separate procedure that establishes the required alignment or reference for a system. One does not automatically replace the other.
Can checks still be required without a warning light?
Yes. Some systems do not display a warning for every problem. Required checks follow the vehicle maker's procedures and the repair, not dashboard lights alone.