Revive! Articles

6th February 2025
Revive!’s top car repairs in January

The Revive! network got off to a hot start in January. Our technicians don’t mind the cold, wet and dark days, they thrive on it and were raring to go in the new year. They set out on the road to repair the UKs bent and battered cars with enthusiasm and here are some of […]

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5th February 2025
Coventry Blaze January Results

It was a mixed start to the new year for Coventry Blaze with a number of challenging games in the schedule it was looking to be an exciting month. But a couple of heavy defeats certainly took the shine off the start of their 2025 Campaign, but a few members of the Revive! team were […]

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23rd January 2025
Two thirds of drivers back mandatory retesting of senior drivers

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 […]

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9th January 2025
Slipping and sliding, Snow problem for Revive!

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 […]

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3rd January 2025
Coventry Blaze December Results

The Coventry Blaze seems to have been having a difficult time as of late, losing 9 of their last 12 games. Despite strong support from fans and occasional moments of brilliance from the team, it seems the December blues truly took a hold of the Revive! sponsored side. Lets hope the new year will bring […]

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19th December 2024
Revive!’s Top cars of 2024

Revive! have repaired all kinds of vehicles in 2024, including cars, trucks, buses, vans, caravans and more. Come wind rain or shine our technicians are hard at work returning the UKs cars to pristine condition. We have to admit though we have had our highlights throughout the past 12 months. We searched through our franchisees […]

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11th December 2024
Revive! Smashes 40,000 Trustpilot reviews

Revive! are excited to announce they have just smashed through the 40,000 Trustpilot reviews closing out 2024 in style. We are ecstatic with this result as it really cements our reputation as the leading SMART Repair company in the UK. The hard work of our franchisees, technicians and head office staff has been exemplary and […]

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5th December 2024
Bigger Vehicles facing bigger bills in the future

Owners of larger vehicles could face increased parking fees if new local councils have their way. Bristol, Oxford, Haringey in North London and now Cardiff are all exploring the possibility of charging more to park vehicles of increased size and weight in their counties. The common thought is that because larger vehicles pollute more, cause […]

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4th December 2024
Coventry Blaze November Results Summary

Coventry Blaze November Results Summary The Coventry Blaze has had a fantastic November competing in 11 matches across the month winning eight matches and putting them at 2nd in the league table. The 2024/25 season is certainly hotting up to be an exciting and competitive one for the Coventry Blaze. Coventry Blaze vs Cardiff Devils […]

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28th November 2024
Road Safety Knowledge at an all-time low according to new findings

Frightening new statistics recently revealed that there is a startling lack of road safety knowledge among UK drivers, with just 2% able to pass a standard UK Theory test. A nationally representative survey of 2,004 people conducted by car finance app Carmoola explored driving knowledge by asking questions from the official DVSA theory test. To […]

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21st November 2024
Technician Shortage still prevents growth of the automotive industry

For a long time now the automotive industry at all levels has been facing a significant shortfall in the amount of recruitable technicians in the UK. This skills shortage has resulted in longer waiting lists, longer development time and increased the overall parts shortage that has also been plaguing the industry since Covid. The lack […]

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14th November 2024
Revive! East Anglia win top bfa Award … Again!

We’re delighted to announce that Revive! East Anglia has won the Trailblazer category in the 2024 bfa/HSBC Franchisee of the Year awards. The Trailblazer award recognises the achievements of top performing franchisees who are not afraid of setting their goals high, standing out from the crowd and leading the way for other franchisees to follow. […]

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14th November 2024
Will the Pothole plague be over under Labour? – Probably not.

The pothole problem in the UK is extraordinary, there is barely a single road in the UK that isn’t blighted by one of those gruesome gravelly nightmares, determined to not only bash your suspension out of alignment but to take a bite out of your alloys as well. Revive! receive countless stories from customers who […]

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8th November 2024
Rise in Crash for cash Scams sees new crackdown from a united Insurance market

The industry has set up a new voluntary charter designed to identify loopholes in the insurance market, along with enhancing the collaboration between companies and bringing increased criminal outcomes to investigations. Typically Crash for Cash incidents see criminals recklessly orchestrate accidents to put forward insurance claims, this could be as simple as braking suddenly for […]

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31st October 2024
Does increased mileage result in increased damage? – More vans covering more mileage than Pre-Covid

Since the pandemic, the rise in home shopping and delivery services has seen a rapid increase in both the number of vans and the mileage performed by them on UK roads. There are almost 4.8 million registered vans on UK roads, a rise of 600,000 from since 2019, with vans accounting for 58.7 billion miles […]

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29th October 2024
The Coventry Blaze Winning Streak comes to an end

Revive! sponsored Coventry Blaze saw a pair of games over the weekend, with mixed fortunes taking place on the ice. The Blaze’s first game of the weekend was an away contest against the Manchester Storm, with their Sunday game bringing them home to the Skydome to face the Belfast Giants. Manchester Storm vs Coventry Blaze […]

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24th October 2024
High Mileage Heroes – Increased mileage doesn’t equal increased problems

Even the most frugal of general consumers are often turned off by a car with seemingly increased mileage. The common thinking is that as a car ages not only does the number of issues increase, but the cost of said issues also increases. Many believe that the magic number is 100,000 miles, anything higher and […]

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21st October 2024
Coventry Blaze sneaks a victory away from the Belfast Giants to continue winning streak

The Coventry Blaze continued their Elite League victory streak with a win over the Belfast Giants this weekend. This hotly anticipated contest took place at the Giants home ground, the SSE Arena which was a packed house for the battle of the two hockey titans. It was certainly a close contest between the two sides […]

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17th October 2024
Congestion collisions – Bumping Bumper to bumper traffic

UK roads are known to be some of the most congested roads in the world, with major cities such as London and Birmingham ranking among the likes of New York, Tokyo Mexico City and Paris. In the UK capital drivers are delayed an average of 99 hours across the space of a 2023 according to […]

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14th October 2024
Andrew Jordan completes the final round of Mini Miglia competition for 2024 at Silverstone

Revive! sponsored driver Andrew Jordan brought home victory in his final race of the 2024 season at Silverstone Circuit on Saturday. Competing in the Mini Miglia championship series Jordan had a fierce battle alongside 5 other contenders for victory. Both Andrews brother Bradley, and Father Mike were also in competition during the weekend in the […]

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14th October 2024
Coventry Blaze steam ahead against Grand Slam Champions Sheffield Steelers

The Revive! sponsored Coventry Blaze took on 2023s Grand Slam champions the Sheffield Steelers on Sunday. This fierce contest saw the Blaze come out victorious at the Skydome Arena in Coventry. Getting off to a slow start the Blaze let a goal through just two minutes into the contest but battled back to equalise just […]

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10th October 2024
Benefits of a Revive! MOBILE SMART Repair

When looking to get your bodywork repaired there are many reasons behind consumers purchasing decisions, be it quality, price, timing, or availability. Many people when looking for a paint repair will automatically think of a conventional body shop, however these are often drastically overpriced, with long waiting lists and can often leave you without a […]

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9th October 2024
Coventry Blaze took an exciting double victory over the weekend

Revive! sponsored Coventry Blaze have taken an exciting double victory over the weekend up against the fearsome Manchester Storm and the icy cool of the Guildford Flames. Manchester Storm vs Coventry Blaze Taking place at the Storms Altrincham stadium on Friday Night the Blaze were in hot competition from the off, with Brandon Alderson hammering […]

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1st October 2024
Revive! Raises nearly £2000 in Annual Get Moving for Kebsi Campaign in aid of fighting Motor Neurone Disease

Leading automotive SMART Repairer Revive! Auto Innovations has just completed the fifth running of its annual Get Moving for Kebsi Campaign. The campaign is aimed at raising funds and awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) which Kevin ‘Kebsi’ Gartland, brother of Managing Director Terry Mullens sadly passed away from in 2020. Franchise owners, technicians and […]

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