VIVE Collision of Albany in Albany

808 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206, United States

★★★★★
(38 reviews)
Specialties: Auto body shop

About

High Quality, People-First Collision Repair VIVE Collision of Albany proudly serves customers throughout the Capital Region. Our team of highly trained professionals, from friendly customer care associates to knowledgeable estimators, are here to assist you every step of the way. Our technicians undergo continuous training to ensure your vehicle is always repaired properly. Being people-first, your safety and satisfaction are our top priority.

Website
vivecollision.com
Address
808 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206, United States
Plus Code
M6H6+CF Albany, New York, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Monday
8 am–5 pm
Tuesday
8 am–5 pm
Wednesday
8 am–5 pm
Thursday
8 am–5 pm
Friday
8 am–5 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Language assistance
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
Mechanic Toilet
Planning
Appointments recommended
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

Reviews

4.5
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38 reviews

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★★★★★
February 5, 2025

Customer service was 100%+ 👍🏾 It is not very often you visit a place of business and there is good customer service or value for money, My daughter was in an accident and the vehicle was brought to Vive Collision. The representative was on point, she was very professional and caring. Thank you for taking the stress off us. Also thanks to the persons that are working behind the scenes I appreciate your help. 👍🏾 Thank you Team Vive!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

★★★★★
February 2, 2025

Very happy with this experience! VIVE handled everything from my deductible to my rental car. Efficient process and I’d recommend them if anyone needed- the woman at the front desk is so sweet too ☺️

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

This is the way it's supposed to be. Every step of the way was easy. Great communications throughout the process. Loved getting text updates as the car made it through repairs, painting, etc. Debra was super helpful and the car looks great too

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November 30, 2024

Had the misfortune of getting my privacy glass broken and some items stolen. The Great news is Bishoy, the manager found a piece of glass, expedited it and got me fit into an already busy schedule to get me back on the road. Excellent shop. Excellent techs. Great service.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

I can't thank Vive Collision of Albany enough for the major paint job my truck had to undergo most recently. My truck, unfortunately, was sprayed with epoxy paint from a company who were painting lines on the road. The truck was covered. Needless to say, I was devastated as I have only owned my truck a little over a year. My truck is a 2022 Dodge Ram Hemi 4x4 with the night edition package. I initially was going to take the truck to the dealership where I purchased it from, but quite honestly wasn't convinced they would have it back to its original state. After speaking with my mechanic, he referred me to Vive Collision. He stated they were very reputable and was certain I would be satisfied. I had the extreme pleasure of working with Vive's team of professionals; Steven, Deborah, Joel and Robert. They never wavered in their quest to make my truck look like new again and make me 100% satisfied. They were in constant communication with me during the process keeping me updated as my truck's finish was restored back to its natural state. When I learned that they would have to resort to repainting my entire truck as well as replace the grill, all moldings, headlights and running boards etc., I was beyond devastated and apprehensive of the outcome. I should have never had any doubts as they came through with flying colors. I was blown away by how good my truck looks. They were excellent to deal with and answered all of my questions from the beginning through the entire process and continually reassured me that their main goal was to have me 100% satisfied. They made a difficult situation much easier by how they conduct their business and treat their customers. I, for one, am a huge fan of Vive Collision and will recommend them to anyone who may need the services they offer. Top quality service!

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★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Absolutely fantastic Collision place. Deb is phenomenal. She helped us right away, made us feel right at home. Very funny and knowledgeable! What a great first impression. Deb worked directly with our insurance and Enterprise. She had our rental brought right to us. Definitely recommend! Five stars!

★★★★★
October 9, 2024

I just had an excellent experience at Vive in Albany. They worked with my insurance as well as Enterprise for my rental car, and kept me updated with text messages throughout the repair process. They did a fantastic job on my bodywork and paint, I could not be happier. They also did a terrific job detailing the interior (which frankly was in an embarrassing state when I brought my car in). And they completed the work earlier than expected. 10/10 - I would highly recommend Vive. It was a completely stress free experience from start to finish!!

★★★★★
October 5, 2024

VIVE was the only local shop covered under our insurance that is Tesla certified. Minor front end fender bender took about 2 weeks due to availability of parts, but the service reps kept me informed during the entire process. A detailed estimate was provided a day or so after insurance adjuster inspected the damage and the work started right away. They were friendly and courteous and the vehicle looks like new. We had a body wrap on the car and it was also covered, but need to wait a few months for paint to cure before re-applying. They will also coordinate that work. I wasn’t expecting they would fully charge the battery on pickup but it was a very nice way to complete the delivery. It was a seamless process and they are hghly recommended.

March 17, 2025

They messed my car up and instead of taking accountability, they got disrespectful with me and kick me off the property i8 bmw

March 5, 2025

Never AGAIN!!!!

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

Great Body Shop. Excellent work, very professional and curious. The people in that shop are fantastic, polite, pleasant and very dedicated to their work. Great experience.

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

It was excellent.

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Verified Reviewer
January 19, 2025

Debbie was very personable, professional and the service was prompt and my car looked like new.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
January 19, 2025

They did good work on my truck. In and out in a week. Professional business.

★★★★★
November 19, 2024

I would highly recommend this business. I recently had a head-on collision with a very special vehicle. And Audi RS6 Avant. Being that this is a supercar I was very Concerned about who would handle the Repair. As a proper car enthusiast, I take lots of pride in meticulously caring for my vehicles. When my insurance provider recommended Vive collision, I immediately hopped on a phone call with Poshoy. Poshoy Is the manager of the Albany branch. After a lengthy conversation with him, I had confidence that we had found the right service provider to handle the repairs to my vehicle. This was a complicated repair, not only because of the body damage but because all of the airbags had deployed. With repairs exceeding $90,000 And several months of work Poshoy prioritized staying in constant contact with me with photo and audible updates regularly along the way. I m very happy to say that I picked my vehicle up today and they far exceeded my already very high standards and expectations. I could not be happier. They accomplished the seemingly impossible. I don t know how to express the gratitude that I feel to Poshoy and his team. The quality control and professionalism is all but lost in today s business world. Thank you so much. I would highly recommend this Auto Body/Collision shop to anybody in a similar situation.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
November 19, 2024

Deb and the team at Vive, along with the rental car agent from Enterprise, made my car repair problem into a pleasure. After working with the insurance co, all I had to do was drop the car off and I drove off in my rental without leaving Vive! And pickup was a breeze. The technician at Vive walked me through what they did to repair it and anything else I should know (no car wash for 30 days so the paint can cure). If I need a collision shop in the future, and I hope I dont, Ill go back to Deb and the team first.

★★★★★
November 19, 2024

Great timely service!

★★★★★
November 19, 2024

Vive did a fantastic job repairing my BMW after damage from hitting a deer. They went above and beyond working with the insurance company. The car is back to being the way is was before the accident. Special thank you to both Debra and Joel!!

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

Customer service is top notch, work done on my vehicle A+. Fast turn around. Friendly, caring and reliable staff. They got their shit together over there!

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Verified Reviewer
October 19, 2024

From the start to finish the staff at VIVE were great, they kept me informed on every step of the progress. I would definitely return, Great job!

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

I applaud everyone at VIVE Collision for their expertise and professionalism! Special thanks to Deborah for assistance throughout the process!!!

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

Awesome work, staff was excellent!!!

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

I had an encounter with a deer so took my car to Vive on Central Ave in Albany NY. I was greeted in a friendly and professional manner. It turns out that the damage was pretty extensive yet I had my brand new looking car back in a week. Vive took care of everything: arranging for a rental car to be brought to the shop and negotiating with my insurance company all without a penny out of my pocket.

July 19, 2024

Think before going to this shop they are totally fraud they overcharge for everything don t go over ratings

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

Highly recommend this business! Well run, clean, friendly and efficient. Work was done quickly and staff is very knowledgeable.

June 19, 2024

If I could give them triple ZEROS I would because they dont even deserve a single star so PLEASE disregard everyone elses reviews because this company are Big time CROOKS so if you want to be over charged & RIPPED OFF as well as thrown out of the establishment if you dont allow them to steal your money...& think about it they just opened so its impossible to receive a 5 star rating so soon so DONT BE LEAVE THE HYPE

★★★★★
May 19, 2024

Most courteous service ever. Very friendly and helpful. The repair work was very nice. They even detailed my car. I absolutely recommend them in the future.