Revive! Articles

So you’ve just booked your Revive! mobile repair, “what happens now?” I hear you ask. Well let me talk you through the process. Firstly, once you have the date of the repair set one of our specialist technicians will contact you before arrival (either the evening before or in the morning of the repair date). […]

We’ve all been victims of paint scuffs and stone chips while out and about on UK roads. Whether it be an over enthusiastic parking manoeuvre, or a trip behind a road grit lorry, nobody likes there car damaged. But the important thing is to not ignore that damage no matter how minor, as if left […]

New research reveals 34.9% of Category N vehicles could have been repaired using modern SMART repair techniques according to Revive! Auto Innovations Insurance companies preferring to ‘write off’ damaged vehicles rather than pay the costs to repair them Previously Categorised vehicles can be worth up to 50% less than similar condition undamaged models and are […]

With the latest release of the SMMT data for Used cars sold in 2025, we see that the Ford Fiesta has topped the chart yet again and not by a small margin. Marking it’s 16th year as the bestselling used car the Ford Fiesta outsold its closest competition, the Vauxhall Corsa by over 55,000 cars. […]

Getting a car out the door as quickly as possible is obviously the priority for many dealers, as a rapid stock rotation will not only bring in increased turnover, but reduce stocking fees and increase sales speed, with customers more likely to buy a vehicle if they believe it won’t be there next week. Autotrader […]

13 councils have been named and shamed in a new report by the Department of Transport (DfT) detailing the worst councils for pothole repairs. Each Local Highway Authority is rated on the overall condition of the roads in their territory along with the Maintenance and costings. They are then assigned a colour depending on their […]

And with that the year that was 2025 is concluded! Revive! had a fantastic year and got to grips with a broad range of cars, making sure each one was exquisitely restored through our cosmetic repair techniques. Whether it was a minor bumper scuff or an annoying alloy scrape our technicians were on hand to […]

If Revive! are known for one thing, it would have to be… spotless bodywork repairs, but if it was two things we’d have to say spotless bodywork repairs and exquisite alloy repairs. Throughout our time on the roads of the UK we have got to grips with a wide range of alloys from humble Fords […]

New research has shown that the most common road accident in the UK is the simple rear end collision with nearly a quarter of all collisions occurring at the back of a vehicle. According to the data recently published by accident aftercare specialist AX, rear end collisions accounted for 22.45% of all road incidents among […]

A new survey recently revealed that a third of drivers remain wary of autonomous vehicles. While none are currently on the road in the UK, two US ‘robotaxi’ firms have announced plans to expand their operations to London. Moove and Waymo are looking to launch their autonomous ride-hailing vehicles in the UK within the next […]

A recent study of UK drivers has found that a shocking one in five drivers (21%) have suffered damage in a car park from a door being opened onto their car by a neighbouring vehicle. The study, which was released by leading parking company YourParkingSpace surveyed 2,000 drivers to find out their biggest parking gripes […]

Revive! had a monstrous month in August with a string of mighty vehicles coming in for minor repairs courtesy of our expert technicians. Across the country we got to grips with a variety of big-bodied repairs and brought them back to their factory looks. Here’s just a glimpse of the mighty mammoth motors Revive! repaired […]

Potholes, potholes, potholes, it’s all we ever seem to talk about. The bane of Britain’s drivers nationwide, nothing can quite ruin your day as much as crashing into one of these caverns on the UKs roads. It seems this blight won’t be going away anytime soon, as according to the RAC its patrols visited over […]

Leading automotive news outlet, Auto Express recently ran an opinion article by Mike Rutherford, highlighting the fact that ‘High new car prices mean used cars are being kept for longer’. In it Mike explains that: “Of the 36 million cars registered in the UK, 20 per cent are seven to nine years old and 18 […]

The summer months are the optimum time to enjoy your car, with the windows down the wind in your hair and the open road ahead of you there’s no better experience for a car enthusiast. However, the warm weather and extra usage can come at a cost for your vehicle’s paintwork. With the increased heat, […]

Revive! are still hard at work despite the second heatwave of the year hitting in June. Our technicians are getting a sweat on as they take on a group of Germanic giants across the month. The network is providing valuable summer services to those who want their drivers cars looking perfect during the summer months, […]

The electric vehicle revolution has taken a bit of a slump as of late, with the entire automotive industry still questioning what their futures hold ahead of the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate set to come into force in 2035. With the feasibility of the mandate still being questioned throughout the industry and in parliament […]

When it comes to repairing your own vehicle, many take pride in the fact that they’ve done it themselves, achieving a serviceable result while also saving money and getting one over on those greedy garages. However, when things go wrong with a DIY repair it can often result in increased costs, sometimes even more than […]

Spring is here and that means everyone is finally out washing their cars on the sunnier and hopefully warmer days. This also means that drivers can assess the damage they’ve incurred from dirt and grit over the winter months. It’s no wonder Revive! see an increase in bookings from March and April onwards. Revive! fixed […]

The ever-increasing pressures of the Cost-of-Living Crisis are taking an increasing toll on the UKs motorists. The release of a number of new surveys has revealed the true extent of the struggles many drivers are facing when maintaining their vehicles for use on UK roads. The cost increases are affecting all areas of the sector […]

February was a lightening fast month that saw our franchisees really get into the swing of things for 2025. We had a massive selection of cars to repair but saw a significant amount of electric cars coming in. It seems the electric revolution hit Revive! in February, here are our top picks for car of […]

The deteriorating state of the UKs roads has led to a dramatic increase in Alloy Wheel Repairs at the UKs leading SMART Repairer, Revive! UK. The company saw nearly a 10% increase in wheel repair sales in 2024, with many blaming the poor road conditions for the damage they incurred. The government had pledged a […]

A recent survey completed by Car insurance comparison site Uswitch has found that two thirds of UK drivers would back mandatory retesting of senior drivers. Common concerns raised as part of the survey were older drivers slower reaction times, sight issues and overall deteriorating health. Currently there is no defined law for what age a […]

With the new year upon us it seems 2025 is opening up with a barrage of snow, sleet and ice, sending some drivers into their nearest bush, parked car or curb. Driving in winter isn’t always easy, with the colder months ahead, we thought it best to put together a winter driving guide to help […]