The Wash Lab ep. 3: Why polymers are the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of carwash chemistry

Jennifer Clements joined Babcox Media in 1997, and served as editor of TechShop — Equipment, Tools and Supplies from its launch in 2000 until 2022. Today, Jennifer contributes to the editorial teams at AutoSuccess and Professional Carwashing & Detailing, where she helps tell the stories of dealers and industry leaders driving innovation in automotive retail and car care. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from The Ohio State University.

ADAS is no longer optional technology. Lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, cameras and radar systems are critical vehicle safety technologies — and repairing them correctly requires complete, accurate and accessible service information. In this video, Autel ADAS expert Stew Peregrine discusses a growing challenge facing collision repairers, glass professionals, mechanical shops, calibration centers and the entire automotive service industry: incomplete and inconsistent OEM information for ADAS calibration and repair.