Advanced technology systems make more expensive auto repair

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The American Automobile Association warns that advanced driver assistance systems use sensors that, in the event of damage or failure, could generate a considerable expense in their repair.

                                        

Equipped with sensors that warn the driver of possible collisions, or radars and assistance cameras that issue alerts when parking, it is increasingly common for the latest models of cars to incorporate various devices and electronic equipment. Some of these features provide greater security, and others are a good complement to improve the driving experience.

In one way or another, these functions are usually available even in the base models and are already part of the huge list of potential expenses that owners of these modern vehicles must face. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA) Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) employ a series of sensors that, in the event of damage or failure, require a replacement and calibration whose costs can reach $ 3000.

In the face of a crash, repairing a car with more electronic components can cost twice as much as another model that does not have these systems. In this way, replacing the front bumper can cost an additional $ 1300 if the front-end radar system needs to be replaced. Or a windshield that has cameras and sensors to assist the handling can cost $ 1,900, while the replacement in a car without these sensors can cost only $ 210.

"Advanced safety systems are becoming more common in the standard equipment of vehicles, it is vital that drivers can understand what technology is available in their car, how it works and determine the cost of repairing a defect," said John Nielsen, director of the automotive engineering and repair sector of the AAA.