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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

It may have been very wet conditions for the annual Castle Combe Autumn Classic, but that didn’t stop Revive! sponsored Andrew Jordan from taking victory in both races of the Mini Miglia series over the weekend. Andrew’s notoriously quick car stood him in good stead for the races qualifying on pole for Race 1 on […]

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 […]

Revive! sponsored Coventry Blaze were triumphant in their season opener against Scottish side the Glasgow Clan on Sunday, taking home a valuable two points in the Elite Ice Hockey League. Continuing their success from their series of pre-season games the Blaze came out 4-2 in the contest held at the Skydome Arena in Coventry. Despite […]

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 […]

As the new season approaches, the fantastic Revive! sponsored Coventry Blaze took to the ice for a series of pre-season games to get back in the groove following the summer break. The Blaze took on a number of opponents completely new to the young team including a pair of teams from continental Europe. Coventry Blaze […]