Revive

What Revive does

Revive! Auto Innovations (UK) Limited, operating as Revive! UK, is a Rugby-headquartered mobile SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technique) repair network founded in 2004 and incorporated in England (company number 05115063). The company specialises in cosmetic vehicle repairs delivered at the customer location — bumper scuffs, paint scratches, stone chips, minor dents, and alloy wheel refurbishment — using specially adapted vans equipped with bodyshop-grade paint-matching systems. Repairs are typically completed within 1–3 hours, and all bodywork carries a lifetime ownership guarantee, with IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) accreditation maintained across the technician base.

Revive operates a franchise-led go-to-market, with 55+ franchisees managing teams of accredited technicians across 44+ UK counties covering England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Two Rapid Repair Centres (Rugby and Guildford/Woking) extend the offering to larger bodywork and specialist alloy wheel jobs, while a second IMI accreditation centre opened in Chester in 2025 to scale technician training.

The company monetises through three primary revenue streams: per-job mobile repair service fees (quote-based, with optional 0% APR financing via Payment Assist), franchise fees from licensed territory operators, and B2B service contracts with insurance companies, fleet operators, lease companies, rental companies, and car dealerships. Customer acquisition blends a trade-led motion (national accounts team, franchisee local outreach, annual National Doughnut Day trade campaign) with direct-to-consumer activity (SEO, local social, 2025 'Revive! Your Car. Save your Summer' national campaign). Revive is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, operating on a corporate headcount in the 51–100 range.

Name

Revive

Legal name

Revive! Auto Innovations (UK) Limited

Website

https://revive-uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Revive! UK is a Rugby-headquartered, franchise-led mobile SMART repair network founded in 2004, serving individual car owners, dealerships, insurance, fleet, lease, and rental companies across 44+ UK counties with on-site bodywork and alloy wheel repairs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rugby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mobile Repair Services: Revenue generated from performing mobile cosmetic vehicle repairs including bodywork repairs (bumper scuffs, paint scratches, stone chips, minor dents) and alloy wheel refurbishment. Pricing is quote-based and determined after damage assessment.
2. Franchise Fees: Revenue from licensing franchise opportunities to local operators who manage teams of technicians in designated territories across the UK.
3. Finance Services Commission: Partnership with Payment Assist for financing options (0% APR over 3, 4, or 6 months). Min spend £100, max £5,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Revive operates the UK's largest accredited network of mobile SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technique) repair technicians, providing on-site cosmetic vehicle repairs delivered directly to the customer's home or workplace. Core offerings include mobile bodywork repairs (bumper scuffs, paint scratches, stone chips, minor dents) and alloy wheel refurbishment (kerbing damage, diamond cut finishes, specialist finishes), with additional services such as windscreen repairs, tyre replacement, and key replacement. Services are delivered through a franchise network and are available to individual car owners, dealerships, fleet and lease operators, rental companies, and insurance providers.

Product overview

Revive! is a UK-based mobile SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technique) repair network offering cosmetic vehicle repair services. The core offering consists of mobile bodywork repairs (bumper scuffs, paint scratches, stone chips, minor dents) and alloy wheel repairs (kerbing, diamond cut, specialist finishes). Additional services include windscreen repairs, tyre replacement, and key replacement. The company operates through franchise territories managed by local area managers and also maintains Rapid Repair Centres for larger repairs. Services are provided to individual consumers, insurance companies, fleet/lease companies, rental companies, and car dealerships. A financing option through Payment Assist is available for customer payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bodywork Repairs Mobile SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technique) repairs for cosmetic vehicle damage including bumper scuffs, paint scratches, stone chips, and minor dents, completed at the customer's location within 2-3 hours, for individual car owners, dealerships, fleet and lease operators, insurance providers, and rental companies.
• Alloy Wheel Repairs Mobile alloy wheel refurbishment services for kerbing and scuffing damage, typically completed within 1-2 hours at the customer's location, for individual car owners and B2B customers.
• Diamond Cut Wheel Repairs Specialist repair service for diamond cut alloy wheels involving sanding down damaged areas and applying colour-matched paint to restore diamond-cut finish, performed at Rapid Repair Centres.
• Bumper Scuff Repairs Mobile repair service for bumper scuffs, scratches, and scrapes using SMART repair techniques that retain original bumper texture with precise on-site colour matching.
• Vandal Scratch and Paint Repairs Mobile car paint repair service for key scratches, blemishes, and cosmetic damage to panels and trim, using SMART repair techniques completed within hours.
• Stone Chip Repairs Mobile repair service for minor and deep stone chip damage to vehicle paintwork, with repair options varying by severity.
• Minor Dent Repairs Mobile repair service for minor dents on car bodywork using SMART repair techniques including filling, sanding, priming, and painting.
• Windscreen Repairs Mobile windscreen repair service for chips and cracks, conducted at customer locations.
• Tyre Replacement Mobile tyre replacement service delivered at customer locations.
• Key Replacement Replacement service for lost or damaged vehicle keys, delivered to customers via the mobile network.
• Rapid Repair Centres Physical repair facilities for larger bodywork repairs and specialist alloy wheel repairs that cannot be completed on-site, including full diamond cut refurbishment, powder coating, wheel straightening, and colour changes; available in Rugby and Guildford/Woking areas.
• Franchise Opportunities Management franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs to operate a Revive! territory with a team of technicians, including the Accelerated Growth Programme for business development support.
• Insurance Enquiry Services SMART repair solutions for insurance companies and SMART repair insurers with centralized billing, regular reporting, quality management, and single point of contact for all repairs.
• Fleet Enquiry Services Cosmetic vehicle repairs for fleet management companies including accident management, company fleets, and defleet/end-of-lease services with pre-handover inspections.
• Rental Enquiry Services Fast, responsive smart repair service for rental companies with 48-hour response times and same-day repairs, minimizing vehicle off-road time.
• Payment Assist Financing Finance option through Payment Assist allowing customers to spread repair costs over 3, 4, or 6 months at 0% APR, with minimum spend of £100 and maximum of £5,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• Repairs typically completed within 2-3 hours (bodywork) or 1-2 hours (alloy wheels)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• CogentHiresupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTrusted specialist partner for repairs outside Revive's scope (e.g., roofs, bonnets, major dents). Referrals seamlessly directed to CogentHire when needed.
• TrustpilotsupportingOthersCustomer review platform partnership enabling customers to leave reviews of Revive services. Reviews displayed on Revive website homepage.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)supportingTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider for data hosting. Personal data stored on AWS servers in the European Union.
• WorldPaysupportingTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner for processing insurance excess payments. Located in EEA.
• Google AnalyticssupportingTechnology or IntegrationWebsite analytics service provider for tracking customer interactions with Revive website. Data stored in Ireland.
• Barbuck CallTrackssupportingTechnology or IntegrationPhone tracking service to track customer phone numbers with website activity to improve lead conversions.
• SuperchatsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCommunication management platform for customer communications. Located in Germany.
• HeadRedsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing agency responsible for web design and marketing services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Halfords: Halfords is the UK's leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, offering motoring services including bulb fitting, battery replacement, and minor repairs. It is a broad incumbent in UK automotive aftermarket services with significant brand recognition and physical retail footprint.
• Dent Wizard: Dent Wizard is a large international provider of paintless dent repair (PDR) and SMART repair services with operations across the US, UK, and Europe. It competes with Revive in the mobile cosmetic vehicle repair space but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Fix Auto UK: Fix Auto UK is a network of independent bodyshops and collision repair centres. While focused on larger collision work rather than mobile SMART repairs, it competes for insurance-routed repair work and represents a broader incumbent in the UK vehicle body repair market.
• Kwik Fit: Kwik Fit is the UK's largest automotive service and repair chain, offering tyres, exhausts, MOTs, and a growing range of vehicle maintenance services. While primarily a fixed-location operator, it represents a broad incumbent in UK automotive aftermarket services that competes for customer wallet share.
• Autoglass (Belron): Autoglass, part of Belron, is the UK's leading vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist offering mobile service. It competes with Revive in the mobile windscreen repair segment and shares a similar B2B insurance channel partnership model.
• National Tyres: National Tyres is a UK-wide automotive service chain offering tyres, MOTs, servicing, and repairs. It is an established broad incumbent in the UK vehicle aftermarket and competes with Revive for adjacent services including tyre replacement and general vehicle maintenance.

Direct peers

• ChipsAway: ChipsAway is one of the UK's leading mobile SMART repair franchise networks, offering cosmetic vehicle repairs including bumper scuffs, paint scratches, and minor dents. It is a direct competitor to Revive with a similar franchise-led, mobile-service model targeting both consumers and B2B channels.
• Bumpertek: Bumpertek is a UK mobile bumper repair specialist offering on-site cosmetic bumper repairs. It competes directly with Revive's mobile bumper scuff and bodywork repair services, particularly in the consumer direct-to-customer segment.
• Alloy Wheel Repair Services: Alloy Wheel Repair Services is a UK mobile alloy wheel refurbishment specialist. It is a direct competitor to Revive's mobile alloy wheel repair offering, serving both consumer and B2B customers with kerb damage and diamond cut alloy restoration.

Regional players

• SMART Repair Network: SMART Repair Network is a UK network of independent SMART repair providers offering mobile cosmetic vehicle repairs. It is comparable to Revive as a network-based competitor operating in the same UK geographic market with overlapping service categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ReviveUKltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/reviveukltd
• Xx.com/Revive_UK

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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