Revive! Articles

In recent years in an effort to protect themselves in the event of an accident many drivers are utilising dashboard-mounted cameras or ‘Dash cams’. These cameras record for a set amount of time allowing you to capture the specific moment a crash happens, along with a short time preceding and following the crash. This can […]

Unsurprisingly the most common cars Revive! repair are your everyday commuter cars, BMWs, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagens and Fords. These are the most common cars on UK roads so it’s understandable they would be involved in more incidents. But this doesn’t mean they are the only cars that Revive! are brought into repair. Just because a […]

Revive! are excited to announce the renewal of their sponsorship with the Coventry Blaze Ice Hockey team for the 2024-25 season. Located at the Skydome Arena in neighbouring Coventry, Revive! have been a long-time sponsor of the team going back many years. The 24-25 season kicks off in September with the Blaze taking on the […]

While the papers and headlines are filled with news stories of protests, riots, vandals and general civil unrest currently, it brings to light the increasing number of enquiries Revive! receive to fix the range of vandalism and paintwork damage. This damage is often caused by thugs and criminals who are unlikely to return to the […]

Leading SMART Repairs provider Revive! UK are said to be extremely excited at the extent of future market opportunities recently revealed by Car Paint Colours UK survey results. Shocking statistics from a recent survey by touch up paint supplier Car Paint Colours UK has revealed that an astounding 88% of people are unaware of the […]

According to recent survey data gathered by insurance comparison site USwitch, the most popular automotive technology installed on vehicles are parking sensors, with the second most popular proving to be parking cameras. Drivers in recent years have been more reliant on parking technology with a rapid increase of manufacturers installing them as standard on vehicles. […]

Getting into an accident is never a nice feeling, but on top of the stress of the accident itself many then struggle with the prospect of dealing with insurance companies and getting their vehicle repaired, even if they weren’t at fault. It is perhaps because of this stress that many drivers are preferring to pay […]

After an incident with an errant curb or one of the UKs seemingly unending potholes it can often seem that the only response is to purchase a brand-new replacement alloy wheels to maintain the pristine nature of your premium automotive pride and joy. But that doesn’t necessarily have to be your only choice. Revive! are […]

The expectations we have for our vehicle’s paintwork is often taken beyond the extreme. We want our cars to take months’ worth of wind, rain and road grime without so much as a finger wipe to clean it and yet we still expect them to gleam in the sunshine. These impossibly high standards have led […]

It was certainly an exciting weekend for the Jordan brothers as both Andrew and Bradley took to the track at Anglesey for the Mini Miglia and Mini Se7en S-Class races, both getting the chance to step on the podium at the North Wales track. Andrew had a tremendous start to the weekend with the sun […]

Revive! are excited to announce that they’ve made the shortlist for the prestigious SME National Business Awards 2024 in the highly competitive Business of the Year (more than 50 employees) category. Revive! have worked tremendously hard over the past 12 months to develop and grow the business to new heights. The company will be competing […]

Being so ingrained in the automotive industry we come across hundreds if not thousands of different acronyms on a daily basis and can often forget that not everybody will instantly understand what we mean when we recite them. For example, we might say “We’ve got a SMART repair on the OSF of a BMW EV […]

Leaving education can be a pretty daunting prospect. Having to enter the job market for the first time, and compete against hundreds of other applicants, many with vastly more job experience and drastically more life experience, it can be overwhelming for many, even those with excellent qualifications. But it can also be a fantastic opportunity […]

Many enthusiasts when they find a scratch or scuff on their car will be tempted to fix it themselves with a spot of T-Cut rather than shell out on an expensive and possibly unnecessary paint repair. This is because as someone who is interested in cars you feel you must take hold of your independence; […]

It’s a problem many a salesperson has run into on an almost daily basis. You have a customer ready to buy, they’ve test driven the car, negotiated a price you’re both happy with, and even applied for the extended warranty, all that’s left for them to do is sign on the dotted line. Then comes […]

It was another thrilling weekend of racing in the Dunlop Mini Miglia Challenge, held this weekend at the fast-flowing Thruxton Circuit. Revive! sponsored driver Andrew Jordan finally got behind the wheel of his Mini Miglia car for the first time this season with spectacular results. This weekend also saw Andrew’s father and brother behind the […]

According to current figures there are 41.4 million vehicles on UK roads currently, this ranges from classic automobiles that are dry stored for 11 months of the year all the way through to the latest supermini just rolling out of the showroom into the hands of its first owner. Recent data released from the SMMT […]

Our IMI accredited technicians work from specially adapted vans that have been fitted out specifically for use as paint and alloy wheel vans respectively. All of our vans have been equipped with the latest technology allowing our technicians to perform industry leading SMART repairs and alloy wheel refurbishments. These professional quality tools and consumables are […]

For many young people, turning 17 means one thing, driving! The opportunity at freedom, independence, and the open road. But alongside driving comes a long list of costs attributed to it, vast insurance premiums, MOT costs, Road tax, fuel and so much more for a teenagers bank account to take on. Recent figures released by […]

There is an entire spectrum of car colours owners can choose from, each colour demonstrates an individual’s unique personality and individuality, why is it then that the vast majority of owners decide to go for grey, black or white. Looking out the window on a particularly dreary day in January and you could be forgiven […]

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 […]

Revive! are excited to announce that we have just past 35,000 Trustpilot reviews, a truly impressive feat and we would like to thank the hard work of our specially trained IMI accredited technicians, without their customer service skills and dedication to providing the best possible SMART and alloy wheel repairs we would not have been […]

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 […]

Potholes, sharp curbs, road grit and just generally poor road conditions, we ask a lot of our alloy wheels and still expect them to transport us around the country quickly and smoothly. There are any number of hazards they must withstand, is it any wonder that they become scuffed scraped and scarred over time either […]