This is our least expensive standard for vehicle repair. This is how most of the better discount collision repair facilities repair vehicles. This is also the repair tier many of the discount insurance companies are willing to pay. There are lower standards of repair, but Express Autobody is unwilling to perform them. This tier is generally recommended for vehicles over 6 years old and/ or vehicles worth less than $10,000.

1. All repairs and procedures to be performed by trained, certified technicians
2. Use of undamaged recycled parts or aftermarket parts when possible.
3. Roping and careful masking of any non-flush mounted glass.
4. Covering any exposed interior components with plastic.
5. Paint blending panels adjacent to the repaired area only if necessary to accomplish a color match.
6. Use of epoxy primers and substrate sealers on all replacement or repaired panels.
7. Use of top quality urethane paints cured with our hot air makeup system.
8. Use of the variance decks on the basecoat or color coat to insure an exact color match.
9. Use of the proper clear topcoat so as to exactly the previous finish.
10. Careful masking of wheelhouse panels, wheelhouses, jams, and any interior panels exposed to possible paint overspray.
11. Use of liquid mask to protect any surfaces not being repaired.
12. Clear coating any cut-ins to match OEM appearances.
13. Restoration of all corrosion resistant materials.
14. Restoration of all textured substrates.
15. Use of our TVA measuring system or our Touch measurement system on any full frame vehicles with frame misalignment or on any unibody vehicles with any structural damage.
16. Use of a Frame rack or floor system to correct any frame damage or unibody misalignment.
17. Replacement of any damaged suspension components, mechanical components, or restraint systems by a trained, certified mechanic.
18. Full clean up and detail before delivery.
19. Use of our comprehensive quality control checklist.

 Again, these procedures may be mixed or matched to suit the desires and needs of our customers. Customers receiving a comprehensive damage report will get a cost assessment based on the tier we fell is appropriate for their vehicle, as well as a cost assessment on the next tier we believe they may wish to consider.