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ADAS-ADS | Shop QA | Lemon & Magnuson-Moss | Labor-Parts Failures
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ISO 26262: A long-standing functional safety standard for automotive electrical and electronic systems.
Post-Assembly: It is the responsibility of the shop and technician to follow the manufacturer’s specified processes and environmental requirements.
Did they comply? We already know the answer.

Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations governs transportation in the United States.
It contains rules from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and other agencies under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Are shops complying with the rules when it comes to repairs? We already know the answer

Technician calibration included in future comprehensive standards, evidence chain that focuses on Level 4 & 5 autonomy.
Post-Assembly: It is the shop’s and technician’s responsibility to document all work thoroughly—to protect their interests and contribute to the data set used for safety validation.
Did they dot the i’s and cross the t’s? We know what proper documentation looks like—and whether it’s in order.

Contributed to the inaugural ASE-L4 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) certification exam. Serving as an ADAS expert in the aftermarket and Tier 1 sectors since 2019. Recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)—the sole certification body for the automotive aftermarket—as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in ADAS.

Recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)—the automotive aftermarket’s sole certification authority—as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), HVAC/Climate Control, and Internal Combustion Engines.

From routine manufacturer-recommended maintenance to the international launch of new diesel engine platforms, we provide expert insight into what technicians and repair shops should—and should not—do to keep Class 3 through Class 8 vehicles safely and reliably on the road.

We provide unbiased practical application, technical
analysis, expert witness testimony, and forensic vehicle
investigations to support law firms, insurance
companies, and government agencies in
automotive-related litigation - because we know:
"What happens in the repair bay doesn't stay
in the repair bay." -- Pam Oakes, CMASE/EET

From the: ADAS: Do You Think You Know All There Is To Know - Series
FMVSS, ISO, and UL standards ensure safety, performance, and reliability in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). They define regulatory compliance (FMVSS), global technical consistency (ISO), and rigorous product testing (UL) — collectively shaping how ADAS technologies are designed, validated, and trusted on the road.


"Within the automotive Tier 1-Tier 2 and aftermarket community, I am recognized for upholding a strict code of ethics that prioritizes factual accuracy and impartiality over persuasion."
-- Pam Oakes
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