Activate Collision Solutions  Reviews 

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4.5

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Evaluating 47 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the professional and exceptionally helpful staff who ensure vehicles are expertly repaired to a very high standard and returned in immaculate condition. Many consumers appreciate the clear communication and regular progress updates provided throughout the entire repair process, which successfully helps alleviate stressful situations. However, some reviewers were not happy with communication difficulties, citing trouble getting through to representatives and occasional concerns regarding repair quality or loose parts. These individuals experienced frustrating delays and felt that the overall service did not always meet their initial expectations.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was such a pleasant experience.I am quite impressed at the quality of work as my car looks like brand new. I appreciate the concern of both the insurance company and the excellent work of the Car... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with service car looks brand new and guys who collected my car were very friendly aswel thank you for great service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had my VAUXHALL repaired by Steer Dorchester Prestige. The repairs were completed on time, and my car was delivered to my home address in immaculate condition — it looked like brand new! The staff w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the moment I dropped the car off to getting the car back with the aid of the lovely Geoffrey, the service Steer Prestige delivered was nothing but exemplary. Callum kept me updated of the pr... See more

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  1. Car Repair and Maintenance

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Activate Collision Solutions works on behalf of insurers to manage the repair process when a vehicle has been damaged in an accident or collision on the road.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good garage work but keep me informed

Repairing garage did a thoroughly professional job - a high quality repair. I also appreciate timely pick up of damaged car and return to my nominated location.
Communications from Activate was hit and miss - felt like i was often chasing, and the Activate web site updates were always out of date - i knew from garage what was going on well before web site did.

October 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and quick service

Excellent and quick service

November 3, 2026
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Thank you for your taking the time to leave a positive review and score. We really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“Absolutely exceptional service

“Absolutely exceptional service! I have five kids, so being without the car is a massive challenge for our family. The initial estimate was around 10 days, but I explained my situation, and the team went above and beyond — I dropped it off on Monday and it was ready by Friday! The repair quality is immaculate, and the car was returned spotless and freshly washed. Punctual, professional, and genuinely caring. 10/10, thank you so much!”

November 4, 2026
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Thank you for your positive review. We're delighted to hear that our team was able to support you throughout your claim and make the process as smooth as possible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to thank the Activeate…

I would like to thank the Activeate Group for their excellent service in repairing our Land Rover Discovery.

The repair was completed very quickly, and the vehicle was returned to us smoothly and without any hassle. The bodywork was clean, the car had been washed thoroughly, and it was presented in excellent condition when we received it back.

We are very pleased with the service and appreciate the professionalism, efficiency and attention to detail shown by the team. Thank you for making the whole process so easy and trouble-free.

Excellent service – highly recommended!

November 2, 2026
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Thank you very much for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you’re happy with the quality of your repair and very much appreciate your feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Telephone line does not work when you are trying to get paid

I am trying to get paid from these people. I have now been on hold for 4 hours, yes 4 hours. Absolutely diabolical customer service.

November 2, 2026
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If you are still struggling to contact us, please email reviews@motorrepairnetwork.com with your claim or registration number so that we can ensure you have the correct contact details.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ted was great

October 20, 2026
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Thank you for your review, we are happy you’re pleased with the service we provided.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service

I must say the service from Activate Collision and Jodie in particular was absolutely first class. The constant updates and communication throughout the time Activate had our vehicle was nothing short of outstanding! Jodie is truly one of a kind, constantly showing full dedication to her work and especially the client. I honestly cannot praise her highly enough.

October 15, 2026
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Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that you were happy with our service. Taking the time to share your experience means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate your comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with service car looks brand…

Very happy with service car looks brand new and guys who collected my car were very friendly aswel thank you for great service

October 9, 2026
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Thank you very much for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you’re happy with the service we provided, and very much appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. They keep you updated about the progress of the repair of your car.

October 1, 2026
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We appreciate your review and are pleased to hear that your experience with us was excellent. Thank you for recognising our team’s efforts.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was excellent

Everything was excellent

September 28, 2026
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Thank you for leaving a review, we really appreciate it. And thank you for letting us know how great our team are doing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service Very professional


Excellent service Very professional, friendly and helpful throughout the claim process.

September 17, 2026
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We’re delighted to hear that we did such a great job for you. Thank you very much for your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service

September 10, 2026
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Thank you for your taking the time to leave a positive review and score. We really appreciate it.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quick response and good staff…

Quick response and constant communicstion. Good staff

September 4, 2026
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We appreciate your review and are pleased to hear that your experience with us was excellent. Thank you for recognising our team’s efforts.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

⭐ 1/5 — Complaint upheld, yet just £50 offered after an appalling repair experience

⭐ 1/5 — Complaint upheld, yet just £50 offered after an appalling repair experience

My experience with Activate Accident Repair has been extremely disappointing, and their final response to my complaint has done little to restore my confidence.

My vehicle was sent to Activate for accident repairs through my insurer. The first attempt to return it to me was on 14 August. During that return, Activate’s own delivery driver collided with a parked vehicle while driving my car, causing further damage to a vehicle that had supposedly just been repaired.

A second return was attempted on 19 August, but after inspecting the vehicle I was unhappy with the quality of the repair and finish and refused to accept it. Among my concerns was a visible masking line, which subsequently formed part of my complaint.

My vehicle was eventually returned to me on 3 September.

Activate Group’s complaints team has now confirmed that my complaint is closed as “Upheld”. They acknowledge there were “service issues identified during our investigation”, yet their final offer to compensate me for the experience is just £50.

Their justification appears to be that I had a hire vehicle throughout the claim and therefore my mobility needs were met. I find that response particularly disappointing. Providing alternative transport doesn’t undo the fact that my car had to be returned multiple times, that I rejected it because of concerns over the repair, or — most seriously — that their own driver crashed my car into another vehicle while it was being returned to me.

There was also unnecessary aggravation surrounding the hire vehicle, including an attempt to have it collected while my own vehicle was still with Activate. Their final email has at least confirmed that I have not been held liable for any hire charges.

Activate advertise themselves as collision repair experts who restore vehicles to their pre-accident condition “quickly, safely and efficiently.” My experience was anything but.

The most telling point is that Activate’s own complaints process ultimately upheld my complaint, yet after everything that happened they consider £50 to be an appropriate final goodwill payment.

I don’t.

Based on my experience, I could not recommend Activate Accident Repair, and I would certainly think twice before allowing my vehicle to be sent there again.

September 7, 2026
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Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the experience you've had, and we understand why the outcome hasn't restored your confidence. We value your feedback as it enables to improve.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with Steer…

I had a great experience with Steer Basingstoke when they repaired my car. The whole process was handled very professionally, and the team were friendly, efficient and kept everything clean and tidy.

The repair was completed quickly and to a very high standard. I’m really pleased with the service and the quality of the work.

Highly recommended!

August 12, 2026
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Thank you for your review. We're delighted that our team could assist you and make the process as smooth as possible. We appreciate your comments, and review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Activate are extremely professional and trustworthy.

One "OneCallClaims" eventually got their act together and passed me over to Activate, all was very smooth - until it got to the point of Activate passing the estimate back to OneCallClaims for authorisation, where they then buggered about doing nothing for a week. It ended up with me, the repairer and Activate chasing OneCallClaims.

Activate put me with a local bodyshop, I had an amexcellent job done in a sensible timeframe. Can't fault Activate or Steer Weston (repairers).

But whatever you do, don't waste your money insuring with "OneCall" as the name shpuld be a breach of Tradi g Standards rules for complete misrepresentation. They are an absute shower of that stuff that regularly rains from the north end of a south facing cow!

If it wasn't for Activate and Steer doing such a superb job. I'd have been speaking with the Ombudsman by now.

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Activate Collision Solutions

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you were happy with the service you received. Helping our customers get back on the road with minimal disruption is always our goal, and we're grateful for your feedback.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent work 👍

Excellent work 👍

July 5, 2026
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Thank you for your taking the time to leave a positive review and score. We really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straight from the start the staff were…

Straight from the start the staff were so friendly and updated me through out the repairs being done to my car they delivered a courtesy car to use well my car was being repaired and after the repairs my car looked brand new even the man who bought my car back was so polite and professional this kind of service is so hard to find i highly recommend this company well impressed

July 16, 2026
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Thank you for your review. We're delighted that our team could assist you and make the process as smooth as possible. We appreciate your comments, and review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Highly recommend Activate Accident Repair Kings Langley, not just for their outstanding repair work, inside their workshop, but also the warm, friendly, professional staff at the Reception Desk. Jodie and Flavia are the perfect face of the business and Sandeep couldn’t be more professional. Well done team! When my son got his perfectly-repaired car back today he was beaming with joy.

August 4, 2026
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Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that you were happy with our service. Taking the time to share your experience means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate your comments.

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