Faribault, MN — Malecha’s Auto Body has issued a new public advisory explaining the connection between windshield replacement and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). As more vehicles rely on forward facing cameras mounted behind the windshield, calibration has become essential for safe operation. Drivers can read the full educational article at the Malecha’s Auto Body website.
Windshield replacement now affects far more than visibility. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, ADAS features like automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance depend on accurate sensor alignment
https://www.nhtsa.gov/. Even small changes in glass angle, thickness, or optical quality can alter how cameras interpret the road.
Malecha’s warns that low cost or mobile glass installations may skip essential calibration steps or use glass that does not meet OEM optical standards. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has documented how mismatched windshields can interfere with camera based systems
https://www.iihs.org/.
“Windshield replacement is no longer a simple glass swap,” said Willy Malecha, founder of Malecha’s Auto Body. “Your ADAS camera sees through that glass. If it is installed incorrectly or not calibrated afterward, the safety systems cannot protect you the way the manufacturer intended. We follow OEM procedures to make sure every customer leaves with a safe vehicle.”
The shop outlines several risks associated with improper windshield replacement, including:
Lane assist drifting or pulling
Automatic emergency braking failure
Incorrect following distance in adaptive cruise control
False or missing blind spot alerts
Delayed airbag response due to structural changes
To ensure accuracy, Malecha’s performs all ADAS calibrations in house using OEM capable scan tools and controlled calibration environments. This avoids inconsistent results associated with third party vendors and ensures full documentation for insurance claims.
Malecha’s also references guidance from the Auto Glass Safety Council, which recommends calibration whenever a windshield with ADAS cameras is removed or replaced
https://agsc.org/.
The company stresses the importance of customer advocacy during glass claims. Some insurers recommend the lowest cost option, even when OEM glass is necessary for proper system function. Malecha’s provides documentation to support calibration requirements and works with adjusters to ensure safe repair outcomes.
An image of an ADAS equipped windshield calibration setup is included with this release:
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Call to Action (Final Do Follow Link)
Drivers can learn more about ADAS calibration and safe windshield replacement by visiting
Malecha’s Collision Repair Services.
Contact Information
Malecha’s Auto Body
Faribault and Waseca, MN
Phone: 507 838 8166
Website: https://malechasautobodyllc.com/
About Malecha’s Auto Body (Boilerplate)
Malecha’s Auto Body is southern Minnesota’s premier OEM certified collision repair provider. Founded in 2002 by Willy Malecha, the company is dedicated to safe, factory correct repairs, ADAS calibration, and treating every customer like family.
