Revive! Articles

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It seems the weather has finally taken hold across the UK, with severe flooding affecting many parts of the midlands this week. With the colder wetter months ahead Revive! thought it important to recommend assessing the overall condition of your tyres so you can avoid any aquaplaning awkwardness as you slither into the nearest kerb, […]

When talking about SMART Repairs there are a lot of mistruths and myth spread throughout the motor industry on forums, social media and even in person. There are often concerns about the quality, capability and technique of SMART repairers as a whole. These are often based on jealousy, a poor customer experience, or just poor […]

The general public’s buying habits for new electric vehicles (EVs) has been a common topic amongst dealers, manufacturers and even the government as of late, as it appears interest is waning and the overall desire for an ‘electric revolution’ has dissipated. While manufacturers are still being encouraged by leaders to meet the ban on the […]

If you have booked your car in for a SMART repair, its certain you are one of the many dedicated car owners out there today, ensuring your car remains in optimum condition is an excellent way to retain the true value of a vehicle, long after your warranty has expired. Maintaining your car through routine […]

Following a Revive! repair it’s always nice to take the time to appreciate the condition of your newly pristine vehicle, just the way you like it. However, there are a number of aftercare dos and don’ts following a repair that must be adhered to, just to ensure your paintwork or alloy wheel repair remains immaculate […]

There are a range of well-known Dos and Don’ts when it comes to car sales, but you’d be surprised how many cars get advertised that don’t even reach the minimum standards. Of course, you want the car to be clean, tidy and photographed from as many angles as possible in a dry well-lit area. But […]

When it comes to carrying out bodywork repairs on our motor vehicles it is a job best left to the experts. But as a nation of DIY enthusiasts, it’s no surprise that many of us will attempt to do the job ourselves, sometimes with quite disastrous results! While bodywork repairs can often appear simpler than […]

Have you ever been driving along only to pass five of the same coloured cars in a row? Or find yourself parked in between two cars the identical colour to yours at the supermarket? Well, it might be more than just a coincidence. It could be down to some very clever scientists having predicted colour […]

New research by Which? has revealed that your car is twice as likely to get hit in a supermarket car park, compared to a shopping-centre car park. At some point we all park and leave our cars whether that be to do our weekly supermarket shop, drop the kids off to school or simply parking […]

According to Highways England, tailgating is one of the biggest irritations that drivers have about other motorway users with 90% of people saying they have either been tailgated or seen it. Driving too close to the vehicle in front can be extremely dangerous and can make it impossible for motorists to avoid certain collisions in […]

Do you give your vehicles a name? AA research shows that four out of ten (39%) motorists have! Half of women drivers and one in seven men adopt a pet name for their car. The colour of the vehicle is often the inspiration for both sexes when it comes to car names. Men tend to […]

The UK’s leading franchise network of mobile vehicle paint repairers, Revive! enjoyed one of its best ever trading months in October. Franchisees up and down the country from Portsmouth to Northampton reported record sales performances in the month where, according to figures from Autotrader and Tootle, the average price of used cars also saw a […]