Costin Revival Ltd

Classic Car Restoration &

Mini Specialists

Let us care for your car the way you would

Classic Car Restoration, & Auto Needs

We are a Bespoke, Classic Car Restoration business situated in the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand. If you are seeking an expert to entrust your next restoration project, or an honest mechanic to return to time and again, we invite you to come aboard. Owned and operated by husband and wife team Paul and Mel Costin, Costin Revival Ltd welcome you.

 

Let Your Passion be Ours

At Costin Revival Ltd, we pride ourselves on a personal customer service where your entire project is either completed or overseen by Paul. We tend to every car as if it were our own. Paul is world known for his attention to detail and wealth of knowledge in the motor industry. It is for this reason that our customers rest easy throughout their job and come home to us with confidence. With 36 years of excellence ranging across the entire restoration spectrum, you will be receiving the very highest standard of craftmanship. If it’s classic, we can do it. Speak to us about your project today.

 

Why Paul at Costin Revival?  

At Costin Revival ltd, we do not take on more than we can handle. This means there will sometimes be a waiting list for longer projects. By organizing our work as such, we are better able to prioritize your project and ensure it does not take longer than it needs to. Unlike other garages, where projects can be competing with multiple customers, we prefer to keep things simple and efficient, giving you more time with your car and us the peace of mind that our customers return confidently next time. The beauty of using Paul is that he knows every detail about your car. Not having to team with anyone else means that nothing gets missed.  

We think that when looking for a classic car expert to assist you with maintenance, repairs or a full restoration, some key things to consider are 

Exquisite Craftsmanship, Experience, Extensive skill Range, Passion, Value for Money, Honesty, Good Communication, Efficiency, Security, Business location, Compatibility and Reputation. 

That’s why we have perfected these key elements and present them under one roof.  

This is why we invite you to work with Paul at Costin Revival.  

Recommendation is the best marker of good service. To help you with your decision, take a look at what some of customers have to say.  

Our Process 

Chat to Paul about your requirements and make sure you feel comfortable.  An assessment of your needs will be made with an agreed plan.  Please note that there will be situations where more work may need to occur that is off plan, this may come up if, for example, a mechanical need is affected by a pre-existing problem that was unforeseen at the time of the initial assessment. In these scenarios Paul will always communicate before undertaking additional work so that you the customer can rest assured you will not have an unexpected bill.  

Paul will book you in for a time that suits both parties. Small jobs can sometimes be popped in straight away, so do call and ask.  

Some projects will require Paul to take photographs of the components. This forms a record of the condition of certain parts or unforeseen issues.  

On completion of your job, you will receive a detailed invoice itemizing all costs, parts and labour. Paul charges a standard hourly rate for all customers. Prompt payment is processed via internet banking.

Your car will be ready for collection and you will receive a Costin sticker and Choke peg. 

Long term projects will be billed on a regular basis throughout the duration of the project. All long-term projects will be periodically photographed and a copy will be given to the owner at the completion of the project.  

“Got home to Hawke's Bay yesterday and car is running like a rocket. Erin took it for a drive for the first time yesterday afternoon and the grin on his face when he got back said it all :)”