Revive! Articles

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 […]

Working in the SMART repair industry we are inundated with requests for quotes on repairing damaged vehicles, which is good as that’s exactly the business we deal in. However, there are limits to our highly skilled technician’s expertise. We thought it necessary to break down the sort of damage Revive! can help you with and […]

Since the introduction of multiple Clean Air Zones (CAZ) across major cities in the UK and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) encircling the capital, many have been left behind feeling unable to afford their older more inefficient models, essentially being priced off the roads due to daily charges for driving these more polluting vehicles. […]

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 […]

Revive! sponsored driver Andrew Jordan took a dominant victory in both opening rounds of the Dunlop Mini Se7en Challenge at Donington Park over the easter weekend. Behind the wheel of his fathers Mini (due to issues with his own Mini Miglia car) Jordan took pole position for both races of the weekend with a qualifying […]

Revive! sponsored driver, Andrew Jordan is set to make his return to Donington Park this weekend for the opening two rounds of the Dunlop Mini Se7en Challenge alongside his brother Bradley. For the first two rounds of the 2024 season, Andrew will be competing in the fully Revive! liveried Mini Se7en racer sporting a 1000cc […]

Revive! Stoke owner Scott Gosbell’s decision to relocate his vehicle paint repair firm from London to Staffordshire has proven to be a choice well-made, after his franchise was lauded as one of the best in the country. Revive! Stoke, which operates out of a 50+ UK-wide franchise network, has been recognised as the best franchise […]

 National SMART repair network, Revive! Auto Innovations, posted its strongest ever month of revenue in October 2023, surpassing a record £2M network sales for the first time ever. This represents a 29% increase on 2022 results and continues an extraordinary year for the UK’s largest SMART repair company. Mark Llewellyn, managing director (sales and marketing), […]

Revive! has raised £2,200 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association in September 2023 as part of our 4th annual “Moving for Kebsi” campaign. Every year, a group of staff, franchisees, friends and family at Revive! challenge themselves to move throughout the month of September; setting a physical challenge for themselves like running, cycling, climbing or […]

Revive! Waltham Abbey, has been named one of the best small businesses in Essex.   Nazeing resident, Ken Allison, established the business in 2009 as part of Revive!’s now 50+ UK-wide franchise network. Nearly 15 years on, Ken employs 6 local technicians serving the Waltham Abbey, Waltham Forest and Redbridge areas.   As a specialist […]

What a year it has been for Revive!, the UK’s leading SMART repair network! Recently Revive! Auto Innovations was named as one of the top three franchises in Europe, and now the business has been shortlisted for another award in the top assessment category as a UK Employer of the Year in the Investors in […]

Revive! are delighted to have reached 30,000 reviews on Trustpilot! With a 4.9 / 5 Trustpilot rating, 98% of customers rate our service as Excellent or Great. Our 30,000th Review:   Revive! UK’s Head of Business, Richard Graves, commented: “Reaching 30,000 reviews on particularly with such a high rating is proof of our commitment to […]

The husband-and-wife led team at Revive! Gloucester is celebrating being named the best newly-launched business in the south-west of England. Business owners, Jai and Reena Patel, fought off stiff competition in the form of three other shortlisted companies from a variety of sectors – a sleep consultancy, an interior designer and a life coach. The […]

Revive! East Anglia, headed up by three car enthusiast friends, has been shortlisted as one of the best small businesses in Cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire Small Business of the Year – Finalist Revive! East Anglia, which is co-owned by Nathan Holmes, Andy Blackhurst and Adam Holmes (no relation), has reached the SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards Final 2023, […]