Having seen significant demand for the 360°/Around View Monitoring (AVM) calibration target mat set for MG vehicles since bringing them into its product portfolio last year, leading remote diagnostics and ADAS solutions provider Core Diagnostics has now added similar kits for a wide range of vehicle brands.
360°/AVM calibration target mats are now available for models from a wide range of vehicle manufacturers, including many of the fastest-growing brands in the UK market.
360°/AVM calibration – a growing issue for bodyshops and workshops
The 360°/AVM system — which stitches together the feeds from cameras mounted in the front grille, rear of the vehicle and door mirror housings to provide the driver with a seamless bird’s-eye view of the vehicle’s surroundings — is increasingly becoming standard equipment on new vehicles.
As with all ADAS camera systems, precise calibration is required after many common repair procedures, including replacement or refitting of front and rear bodywork, door mirrors and door realignment.
Failure to carry out this essential recalibration procedure can adversely affect the system’s performance, with implications for both vehicle safety and the workshop’s liability.
OEM 360°/AVM calibration target mats — where available directly from the vehicle manufacturer — can be prohibitively expensive and are frequently out of stock, creating delays and added cost for workshops that encounter these vehicles.
Core Diagnostics’ calibration target mat kits offer an affordable and readily available alternative. Designed to OEM specifications, constructed from hard-wearing materials and printed with UV-resistant ink, the high-contrast mat patterns enable technicians to quickly and reliably calibrate AVM camera systems.
A rapidly expanding range — with key new brands now covered
When Core Diagnostics first launched its 360°/AVM calibration mat set for MG vehicles, the response from bodyshops and workshops across the UK was immediate — underscoring just how significant the need was for a cost-effective, in-stock solution. The expanded range now covers the following manufacturers:
- MG — in addition to the original kit covering older HS and ZS models, target mats are also now available for the MG4 and newer HS variants
- BYD — the UK’s fastest-growing EV brand, with registrations accelerating rapidly
- OMODA, JAECOO & CHERY — OMODA in particular has seen strong early UK sales growth, however all three brands are covered by a single kit
- LEAPMOTOR — the newest Chinese EV brand to enter the UK market
- IM — covering the IM-5 and IM-6 models
- LOTUS, GEELY, LYNK & CO, SMART — a single kit covering these GEELY Group vehicles
- VAG (VW/AUDI Group) – covering models from AUDI, PORSCHE, SEAT, SKODA, and VOLKSWAGEN
- PSA — covering PEUGEOT, CITROEN/DS and VAUXHALL
- XPENG
- CHANGAN-DEEPAL
- ORA, HAVAL & WEY — GWM Group brands
- MAZDA
- TOYOTA/LEXUS
The inclusion of BYD and OMODA reflects the broader shift in the UK’s new car parc. Both brands have posted strong registration figures and are now a growing presence in bodyshop repair volumes — making it increasingly important for accident repair businesses to have the right calibration equipment in place.
A strong return on investment for accident repair centres
Each calibration mat kit allows workshops to carry out 360°/AVM recalibration in-house, eliminating the need to outsource the procedure or invest in expensive OEM tooling. Workshops can provide customers with confidence that the vehicle has been returned to OE standard, while also generating a valuable additional revenue stream on every qualifying repair.
All kits are available now from Core Diagnostics, with expert advice on hand to ensure workshops select the correct kit for the vehicles they work on.
To view the full range of 360°/AVM calibration target mats, visit www.corediagnostics.co.uk, call 0151 559 3940 or email [email protected]
