ADAS Calibration Pricing. Fixed from £199, Every Quote in Writing.
Four fixed tiers, £199 to £499, set by the work that's been done. Same OEM procedure as the dealer, at network pricing.
- Diagnostic, calibration and certificate included.
- VAT included.
- Quote in writing before any work runs.
ADAS calibration price tiers
Pricing is fixed across our accredited UK network. Same price wherever you are. Your tier is set by what work has been done, not by your car's make or postcode.
All tiers include the diagnostic scan, the calibration procedure (static, dynamic, or both as required), a post-calibration check, and the calibration certificate.
How we compare to the main dealer
Same OEM procedure on both sides. Different price, different wait, different paperwork experience.
ADAS Line network
- Fixed £199 to £499, visible on this page
- Written quote before any work runs
- Often within the week, depending on workshop availability
- Nearest of 80+ accredited UK workshops
- Manufacturer-compatible diagnostic tooling
- Certificate accepted by insurers and main dealers
Main dealer
- Typically £600+, quoted after inspection
- Inspection fee often charged separately
- Bookings often one to two weeks out
- Single dealer location
- Brand-locked manufacturer platform
- Certificate accepted, same standard
What happens if calibration can't be carried out
Most workshops in our accredited UK network operate a no-fee outcome when calibration can't be completed.
Three common cases trigger this. A diagnostic finds the component itself is at fault and needs replacement before calibration is possible. The required part isn't available, with the unit discontinued or out of stock. The dashboard warning turns out to be something other than calibration, like a voltage event after a battery swap.
The diagnostic findings get written up either way. You leave with something to show whoever fixes the actual cause.
Your assigned workshop confirms the specifics when they take the booking. So no surprises on the day.
Real pricing scenarios we see
Five common patterns, with how the quote actually looks for each.
Most common case. Your windscreen company fitted new glass last week. The forward camera shifted slightly with the new glass. Front Assist, or your make's equivalent like Pre Sense, CMBS or PCS, is flashing on the dashboard.
Drive the car to the assigned workshop. The calibration runs in around two hours on the ramp. You leave with the certificate, issued by the workshop on completion.
£199 fixed. No extras unless we find a secondary issue, in which case you get a written quote before any further work runs.
You came in thinking calibration. The diagnostic scan finds a component-level fault on the radar. An internal sensor error, or a complete unit failure, rather than an alignment problem.
You get one written quote covering everything. Replacement radar, either OEM-compatible or genuine depending on availability and your preference. The labour to fit and code it in. Plus the calibration that runs once the new part is on the car.
Costs vary by make and model. Expect £180 to £400 for the part on most volume cars. £80 to £150 labour for the fit and code. Then the calibration tier on top, £349 for a single radar.
One workshop visit. One certificate covering the calibration at the end.
Comes up most often after a battery swap, a jump start, or a long period off the road. The dashboard lights up with what looks like an ADAS fault. The diagnostic shows it's a voltage event the systems haven't reset from, or an unrelated software update needed elsewhere on the car.
Calibration doesn't run. No fee at most workshops in our network.
You get a written diagnostic finding documenting what was actually wrong. Take it to whoever sorts the cause. Usually a battery shop, an auto-electrician, or back to your main dealer for the software side.
Diagnostic confirms a component needs replacement. But the part is discontinued, out of stock, or running a long lead time from the supplier.
Calibration can't be carried out without the working part on the car. Standard practice across our network is no fee in this scenario.
You leave with the written diagnostic. Most parts suppliers and other workshops accept it as confirmation of what needs sourcing. Your workshop confirms the fee policy when they take the booking, so you know before the visit.
Body shop finished the panel work after a collision repair. Car came back with several ADAS warnings firing together. DISTRONIC, Active Brake Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping, all flagging at once.
Single visit, full system reset tier. All modules cleared and recalibrated against the manufacturer-spec procedure. One certificate at the end covering every system that was touched.
£499 fixed. Insurance-funded repair customers can have the certificate addressed to the insurer or body shop, if your claim handler asks for it. The workshop invoices the body shop directly if the work is being claimed.
Booking and payment
You pay the workshop directly when the calibration finishes. Card is standard. Some workshops accept bank transfer, and trade accounts can be invoiced. Prices VAT-inclusive.
The certificate is issued by the workshop on completion. If a follow-up part or visit is needed, you get the written quote before any work runs.
Get your price tier confirmed in writing
Submit your number plate and what's been done. We come back with the tier, the nearest accredited workshop with the right equipment, and the soonest available slot. No commitment until you confirm.
- Quote in writing before booking.
- Diagnostic, calibration and certificate included.
- You pay the workshop on completion.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Most workshops in our network accept card payment on completion. Bank transfer is available at most. Trade accounts can be invoiced if the workshop offers them. Confirm at booking.
Cash isn't a standard option. You pay the workshop directly, not us.
Yes. The £199, £349 and £499 tiers all include VAT at the current UK rate. Trade customers buying through a VAT-registered company get a VAT invoice for the records.
The calibration certificate documents the post-job readings against the manufacturer's tolerances at the time of the visit.
Most workshops in our network offer a recheck window if the same fault recurs shortly after the visit, at no fee. Specifics on the window length and what's covered get confirmed at booking. Faults caused by subsequent damage or work done elsewhere aren't covered.
Yes. Accounts handling multiple calibrations per month can move to trade pricing with VAT invoicing and consolidated billing.
Workshops set their own trade rates. Send the typical volume and the makes you run when you enquire, and we'll route the quote to a workshop matched to that profile.
Some workshops in our network are mobile-equipped. Static calibrations specifically need a controlled bay, so those run at the workshop. Dynamic-only procedures can sometimes be done at customer sites where the road layout allows.
Send the registration and the work address when you enquire. We'll route to whichever option matches the procedure.
We don't fit windscreens. That's a separate trade. The standard sequence is windscreen first, then calibration straight after, often the same day or the next.
Many windscreen companies book the calibration with us directly. Send the registration and the date the glass is being fitted, we'll book the calibration to follow within the right window.
Three reasons. First, dealer workshop subscriptions to the manufacturer diagnostic platform (ODIS for VAG, ISTA for BMW, XENTRY for Mercedes, etc.) are real overhead in the thousands per year, passed onto the labour rate.
Second, dealer hourly rates are set against the brand's positioning rather than the procedure cost.
Third, dealer bookings often sit a week or more out, so the rate is also clearing a backlog.
Our accredited network carries the same compatible tooling at network pricing. Same OEM-spec result, same paperwork standard, no waiting list.