Under the Radar

Jason Stahl talks with Adi Bathla, CEO of Revv, on how Revv is revolutionizing the collision repair industry by helping collision repairers identify every ADAS calibration procedure instantly using VIN-specific ADAS reports and supporting OEM documentation.

Jason Stahl talks with Rebekah Cooper, product liability attorney at The Cooper Firm, and Mike Reynolds, president of MASS Automotive Technology & ADAS Training/Consulting, on the growing number of cases being litigated concerning faulty advanced driver-assistance systems due to missed calibrations.

Jason Stahl talks with Josh McFarlin, president and chief operating officer of AirPro Diagnostics, on AirPro's new partnership with Rotunda Capital Partners, SEMA plans, the increasing threat of liability over ADAS calibrations, and more!

Jason Stahl talks with Tommy Patterson, director of new product development and technical training for Glass Doctor, on how glass repairers have adjusted to sophisticated vehicles with windshield-mounted cameras, and whether or not they will be able to keep up as cars get even more sophisticated.

Jason Stahl talks with Josh Fuller, CEO of Fuller Collision Group and owner of ADAS Diagnostics Solutions, on how his business, since 1914, has constantly evolved its service offerings decade after decade, culminating in the creation of a new business: ADAS Diagnostics Solutions. Also...what makes Josh Fuller a unicorn in the collision repair industry!

Jason Stahl talks with Josh McFarlin, president and chief operating officer of AirPro Diagnostics, on what he expects to see at the 2024 SEMA Show in regards to ADAS calibration equipment — and also what AirPro has in store for showgoers this year.

In part three of the three-part series of "Under the Radar" video podcasts sponsored by Elitek Vehicles Services, an LKQ Company , Jason Stahl talks with John Spurr, regional director of Mackin’s Auto Body in Portland, Ore., and Mark Lovell, general manager, Northwest for Elitek Vehicle Services, on Mackin's evolution from first addressing vehicles with ADAS to discovering Elitek as the answer for...

In part two of the three-part series of "Under the Radar" video podcasts sponsored by Elitek Vehicles Services, an LKQ Company , Jason Stahl talks with Joseph Fenstermaker, district manager for Elitek's Mobile Services Division, on the difference between mobile diagnostics and remote diagnostics, plus what collision repair facilities can expect from start to finish when they partner with Elitek fo...

Welcome to our kickoff of a three-part series of "Under the Radar" video podcasts sponsored by Elitek Vehicles Services, an LKQ Company ! In episode 1, Jason Stahl talks with Don Smith, senior director of remote operations for Elitek Vehicle Services, on the services Elitek offers, their dedication to being a partner to their primary customer (the collision repair facility), and why one of their c...

Jason Stahl talks with Stewart Peregrine, senior executive of sales, ADAS for Autel North America, on collision repairers' current comfort level with ADAS calibrations, advantages to bringing calibration in-house, how to choose the right equipment, and more!

Jason Stahl talks with Jason Wong, managing partner of CARSTAR Auto World in San Francisco and San Jose, Calif., on his experience repairing electric vehicles with ADAS systems. This episode is sponsored by asTech , driven by Repairify.

Jason Stahl talks with Frank Phillips, vice president of strategy for ADAS Solutions USA, on ADAS Solutions USA's goal and vision, and the major hurdles collision repair facilities face with ADAS repairs. 

Jason Stahl talks with Kurt Fenzel, ADAS & EV instructor, Specialty Training for I-CAR, on the hands-on ADAS calibration courses I-CAR offers, some of the biggest misconceptions students have about ADAS, and the biggest mistakes they make when performing a calibration. 

Jason Stahl talks with Kris Bjerke, director of R&D, Calibrations and Implementation for asTech, on what asTech is doing to address collision repairers' needs when it comes to ADAS calibration, including bringing the operation in-house. This episode is sponsored by asTech, driven by Repairify.

Jason Stahl talks with James Rodis, process, procedure and training manager for OEM Calibration and the Woodhouse Auto Family, and Andy Hipwell, manager of OEM Calibration, on the secret to OEM Calibration's immense growth to eight cities spanning Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota.

BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl talks with Josh McFarlin, president and chief operating officer of AirPro Diagnostics, on whether social media interest groups and discussion forums on ADAS have been good or bad for the industry and dispelling the myths and untruths talked about in those forums.

Jason Stahl talks with Ryan Gerber, product specialist with Hunter Engineering, on collision repairers' need for simplicity when it comes to ADAS repairs and the best plan for doing calibrations in-house.

Jason Stahl talks with Mike Muller, aftermarket ADAS engineer, about the new 45,000-square-foot SEMA Garage in Detroit complete with a state-of-the-art ADAS research and development lab.

Jason Stahl interviews Chris Chesney of Repairify on the company's goals in the automotive diagnostics business, what makes the company stand out in a crowded marketplace and what the collision repair industry needs to properly scan and calibrate ADAS vehicles.

Jason Stahl talks with Nick Dominato of AutoBolt on whether the liability factor in ADAS calibrations is overblown and whether using aftermarket glass versus OEM truly can cause a calibration failure.

Jason Stahl talks with Scott Kaboose and Jeff Poole of I-CAR on how I-CAR is meeting the collision repair industry's ADAS, scanning and calibration training needs.

Jason Stahl talks to Car ADAS CEO Greg Peeters about his mission to bring a safer and more efficient calibration process to the collision repair industry.

In this episode of "Under the Radar", Jason Stahl talks to Frank Terlep, a tech entrepreneur and ADAS expert who recently sold his latest business venture, Auto Techcelerators, to Opus IVS, about the incredible business opportunity calibration has brought to the collision repair industry and steps to take to open your own calibration center.

In this episode of Under the Radar, Jason Stahl talks to Chris Gutierrez, vice president of technology and innovation for ProTech Automotive Solutions, about: Where collision repairers stand in their learning curve when it comes to ADAS, scanning and calibration What is the best way to handle diagnostic work: in-house, sublet or mobile service? Equipment needs Does every vehicle need a pre-repair...