“This is the first time we’ve opened a calibration center to support both our own collision repair operations and external retail work,” chief operating officer says
San Antonio—Open Road Calibrations has announced the opening of its seventh ADAS calibration center, this time in San Antonio, Texas. Led by Sean Guthrie, chief operating officer of Open Road Collision, the new facility marks an expansion of the company’s in-house capabilities and its ongoing partnership with Car ADAS Solutions.
Open Road currently operates calibration centers in Phoenix (North Phoenix and Chandler); Albuquerque, N.M; Tulsa, Okla; Amarillo and Houston, Texas; and now San Antonio.
“This is the first time we’ve opened a calibration center to support both our own collision repair operations and external retail work,” Guthrie stated. “We’re excited to see what that additional revenue stream can bring and how we can support more customers beyond our own shops.”
The San Antonio location is unique among the company’s growing network. Unlike the hub-and-spoke model used in cities like Albuquerque and Amarillo, where multiple collision centers feed into a single calibration site, this center currently supports only one Open Road Collision facility. Still, Guthrie sees the center as a springboard for affiliate partnerships and community outreach.
Open Road performed its first calibration at the San Antonio center in July 2025, and August marked its first full month in operation. The 20,000-square-foot space, shared with Open Road’s newly remodeled collision center, features advanced equipment, a fully optimized floor and lighting setup, and trained staff ready to meet growing ADAS demand.
“Car ADAS Solutions has really helped us develop a cadence when launching these centers,” Guthrie said. “From grinding and painting the floor to installing lighting and equipment, they help ensure every detail is right.”
Guthrie sent two employees to Car ADAS Solutions’ technician training, which is an I-CAR Industry Training Alliance Accredited program. One employee will now serve as the regional manager overseeing calibration operations across all Open Road centers.
Historically, Open Road’s calibration technicians reported to regional collision managers, but the technical nature of ADAS repairs called for more specialized oversight. “Now we’ve got a single individual our dozen technicians can go to for support, which really enhances consistency and quality,” Guthrie said.
That consistency is critical in an industry undergoing rapid transformation. Guthrie noted how OEMs are now clearly defining calibration requirements, and insurers are tightening standards to ensure repairs meet those protocols.
He said he believes that transparency and accountability will separate professionals from pretenders.“There’s a huge difference between doing a calibration and doing it right,” Guthrie stated. “These systems don’t give you a ‘pass/fail.’ You have to follow the OEM procedures exactly to ensure the car’s safety systems work like they did before the accident.”
He emphasized the limitations of mobile calibration services, noting the environmental inconsistencies they face. “Trying to do it in the pouring rain on a sloped driveway is not the same as calibrating in a controlled, level environment. One or two degrees off may seem minor, but at 200 feet, that’s a 10-foot error. That could be the difference between seeing a car or hitting it.”
The San Antonio center is also an early test case for tapping into third-party calibration work. “We know what we can do internally, but retail work and affiliate partnerships are underutilized opportunities for us.”
Of the company’s 28 collision centers, 25 are supported by ADAS facilities. Guthrie plans to open three more to close that gap and is setting his sights on even more ambitious growth.
“Twenty-eight isn’t the end for us; we’re targeting 50 collision centers next, and then 100. And we’ll scale calibration alongside that.”
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