Mechanic Mindset’s Darren Quinn talks diagnostics and ADAS during livestream at HELLA Academy
Darren Quinn showcases HELLA Gutmann’s mega macs X diagnostics and ADAS calibration equipment on a 2018 Volkswagen Arteon.
Livestream highlights key calibration procedures, including geometry alignment, thrust angle verification, and board positioning.
Experts discussed the impact of connected systems and the growing regulatory requirements for ADAS.
Darren Quinn, industry influencer and founder of the popular Mechanic Mindset platform, recently hosted a livestream from HELLA Academy in Banbury, showcasing Hella Gutmann’s latest diagnostic tools and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration technology.
Joined by Steve Fox, Technical and Training Manager at Hella Gutmann, Darren demonstrated the capabilities of the mega macs X on a 2018 Volkswagen Arteon. The session highlighted live data readings, secure cybersecurity gateways, and integrated technical information within the HGS software platform.
Viewers were also given a deeper look into ADAS calibration procedures using the Hella Gutmann CSC-Tool. Key procedures such as geometry alignment, thrust angle verification, and precise board positioning were explained, underlining the importance of preparation.
“Cars are changing so fast now, particularly with connected systems and ADAS, so if you’re an independent workshop, you’ve really got to keep up,” said Darren. “Sessions like this at HELLA Academy aren’t just about learning the equipment, they’re about preparing for the cars that will be arriving in our workshops over the next few years.”
Later, the livestream explored industry readiness for growing vehicle autonomy. Steve Fox reminded vehicle technicians that UK legislation since 2016 requires at least Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and lane-keeping cameras as standard, and that European regulations expected in 2026 will mandate a minimum of eleven ADAS systems on new vehicles.
“Workshops need to understand that they’re already dealing with level-two autonomous vehicles, and it affects every day routine repairs, not just body repairs and wheel alignment,” Steve explained. “The goal of today wasn’t to sell anything, but to raise awareness. ADAS calibration isn’t going away.”