Meanwhile, Mueller said, automakers can help by making vehicles easier to repair, and by simplifying and establishing centralized databases that contain repair and calibration information so technicians can access it, whether they are in a dealership service center or an independent shop.
Self-diagnostic communication strategies---like those used by the tire pressure monitoring systems common in vehicles--- could be used for ADAS features, to tell a repairer or driver something is not right.
“We need to help facilitate the repair process and support consumer confidence in these technologies, because most people get a vehicle repaired at some point in their life, and we want to make sure consumer confidence remains high in these very important technologies,” Mueller said.
Abby Andrews