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Advanced driver assistance technology is very costly to repair following a collision, according to AAA. Graphic courtesy of AAA.<\/p>\n

Advanced Safety Systems Cost Twice as Much to Repair<\/h3>\n

Vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) can add on average an extra $3,000 to the repair bill after a crash due to pricey sensors and their calibration requirements, according to new research from AAA.<\/p>\n

The report found that ADAS technology \u2014 for example, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning systems \u2014 can double the cost of repairs following a collision.<\/p>\n

According to the study, the repair cost for a minor front or rear collision on a car with ADAS can run as high as $5,300 \u2014 that’s nearly two and a half times the repair cost for a vehicle without these systems.<\/p>\n

Replacing a windshield is a common post-crash necessity with more than 14.5 million replacements annually.<\/p>\n

However, windshield replacement on a vehicle equipped with a camera behind the glass typically costs $1,500, which\u00a0is three times the amount of money required to replace the windshield on a car without the safety system technology.<\/p>\n

The report point outs that vehicles with ADAS may also have radar, cameras and ultrasonic sensors in or behind the front or rear bumpers and bodywork, and also built into the side mirrors. These components can easily be damaged as a driver exits a garage or hits a mailbox \u2014 resulting in significant repair fees.<\/p>\n

While variables such as vehicle make and model, the type and location of the sensors and where the repair is performed can affect ADAS repair expenses, AAA’s research determined ranges above and beyond normal bodywork following a collision for typical ADAS repairs.<\/p>\n

Here are a few specific items:<\/p>\n