Vivë: Auto Finishing & Detailing

My experience with Vive has been nothing but excellence and high standards. Booking an appointment was a breeze, and the receptionist was professional and friendly. When I drove my car in to get a quick wash. I saw that the business was booming with cars already being washed/​detailed in the garage while many other cars lined up, waiting to go in. But the moment I checked in my car, an employee took my car to the back to get worked on. While I was waiting, the owner came out and took his time to explain to me about all the different car detailing products he sold in his shop. With less than an hour of a wait (promise time was 1 hour), my car was returned! It looked pristine and better than it looked when I got it from the dealer. I am extremely impressed how efficient and time-​sensitive the staff was with taking car of cars with appointments. I definitely recommend Vive auto finishing & detailing for anyone looking to get auto detail work done from this company.

Fact… Vive delivers beyond expectations. They did a magnificent job on my pitch black Hellcat… not an easy color to work with by any means. If you want high level work done, deal with high level people… Vive.

I took in my car yesterday for the first time to get my Engine cleaned & ended up getting the car washed as well. I had to wait an extra 3 Hours from the original time I was told it would be ready but the extra wait was worth it. When I saw the vehicle’s engine, it was Phenomenal to say the least. The car it self was great after the car wash. Would totally recommend this Detailing Shop to others. The receptionist was Amazing, her customer service skills are on point. The only thing that bummed me out was that they added a new scratch to the Speedometer which I cannot stop noticing. Noticed once I was on the road driving but other than that everything was Great.

The team at Vive and EVS did a great job with our car. The customer service is great! They called me the day before to confirm my appointment and drop off time and then called as soon as it was ready. Many of the cars serviced here are higher end cars. On this occasion we brought my Father in law’s brand new tesla to be detailed as a gift to him. While the service is not cheap the business is honest and I do believe you get the attention to detail that every car enthusiast wants from someone who is treating their car. Every penny is well worth it’s price.
The team at Vive and EVS was able to explain everything we were getting done on it. We had the following done.
1. Nano coating modesta (a wax that lasts for years)
2. Interior protection: opti gaurd
3. Wheel protection (rims and calipers) modesta
4. Nano ceramic window tint, huper optic (greatly reduced the heat that gets into the car and protects)
5. Clear film, XPEL ultimate (protects against rock chips and such, last 10 years)
I’m not sure what kind of experience others have had or why they experienced bad service but that was definitely not the case for me.
Looking forward to going back when any of our cars need a little love!
Thanks Vive!

Absolutely the best choice I ever made! Anson and his staff did a terrific job on my 370z and I couldn’t be happier with the results! Vive uses the highest quality of products and it’s worth every penny spent!

I think my favorite thing about Vivë is their attention to detail. Although that sounds cliché for an auto detailing shop, some places cut corners. Every product and tool they use have been carefully selected and supports what they do. They also think about the cars more than most (e.g. the type of paint of the make/​model) when servicing a car. When I got a new car, I had them detail the car and apply the cquartz finest ceramic coating. Overall, would highly recommend.

I am shocked by all of the good reviews. As another reviewer had mentioned, I was unable to reach a person when I called. I went there in person, and the person who helped me did not seem to know anything about what their services were. She took a look at my car (at my urging) and then told me she would write up an estimate for a service focused on the exterior. The estimate was well over $ 1000 and she could not describe how it differed from a run-​of-​the-​mill car wash. She did say CQuartz at least five times. Although she said it was the best thing ever, she couldn’t tell me anything else about it. To make things worse, after going out and examining my car she did not even remember what kind of car it was. I made the mistake of going through with it and booking a service. She told me that I would get a «loaner» which only cost $ 40 a day. She also told me the service would take 48 hours but I could return to pick up my car 24 hours after I drop it off? I should have known better.
When I dropped off my car, I was told that she accidentally deleted my estimate from their system. She remembered that someone was coming in to have something done but no further details. I then waited for more than 45 minutes for the «loaner» while she went out to lunch. When I picked up my car, she talked as if it looked vastly different. I am pretty detail oriented, and it honestly did not look different to me. It certainly did not look like I spent a great deal of money to have it detailed. Did it look clean? Yes. Did it look a lot different than my normal $ 25 car wash? I’m afraid it did not. Did it look like it underwent paint correction? Not to me.
I initially thought maybe the saleswoman wasn’t good but their services would be. That was not the case. I am sorry that I went there and will not return. I hate to suggest this but I doubt all the positive reviews are legitimate. My experience was just that bad.
Update: This was not posted in error. I changed my profile picture to show part of the invoice, credit card receipt and the hang tag I received when I picked up my car. The experience was so bad I wouldn’t trust them with my car even for a complimentary service. It is not worth the hassle, frustration and time commitment. Sorry but I felt it was my responsibility to share my experience. I rely on Unilocal for the accuracy of its reviews and this time it let me down.

Amazing service and results! My car looks brand new! I brought my car in for an Interior detail as it had stains and wear from over the years. Vive did an amazing job at taking care of me and giving the results I needed.
A huge thanks to Melissa and Kat for their professionalism and results. I will definitely be back for any of my detailing needs.

Brought my car in for a full detail and couldn’t be more satisfied with the results. They definitely have the highest standard of work with the most attention to detail. Along with the great quality of work, Anson and his team treat their customers right. They take the time to walk you through every step of the process and meet every need that you have. Even after they’re done, they’ll follow up with you to make sure you are 100% completely satisfied. I would highly recommend Vive for all your auto detailing needs.

Excellent quality of work, the turn around time is amazing and the service is satisfactory. What more can you ask for from a detail shop that stands behind their work 100%??? Love it!

Thank you for helping me out and making my car look the way it was meant to be. Was recommended by friends and will tell others to come see you as well.

Amazing attention to detail. These guys know cars. Worth the money and I will be back next weekend for a tint!

Vivë has been my car detailer for a while now. I must say that every time they lay hands on my car, I’m amazed. If you want a good wash, go somewhere that can give you a «good» wash. If you want that fresh from the showroom, STELLAR look each and every time, you go to Vivë. #theybringthegame

I’ve tried going here twice based on reviews. They don’t answer their phones during business hours. I drive to the actual location and I am not even acknowledged. Ten minutes later they tell me they’re booked for the day. Horrible customer service. The girl at the front desk helps customers after she’s done texting. It’s no wonder the phone doesn’t get answered. I’ll take my business elsewhere.

I usually drive back to Austin for all my car needs as I am an original Austinite (and somewhat new to the Houston area). However, this was not the case during the recent floods. The interior of my car was damaged badly and smelled horrible. I had to take action quickly or risk a molding car. After researching and reading reviews, I decided to take my car to Vive for an estimate. Anson walked me through the process and explained everything in detail with no pressure at all. I agreed to have them work on my car after the consultation. This was probably the best car decision I’ve ever made. I received my car 1.5 days later amazingly clean and smell free. I am highly impressed and satisfied with the work provided by Vive. Would recommend their services to anyone, especially those with flood damaged cars, in the Houston area!

This was my first time using Vivé. It Awesome all around. I have an Audi Q5. The Engine clean was amazing. The staff was very friendly. They took me through the entire vehicle when the work was complete. Their shop store front was very presentable.

I don’t usually post reviews unless I am super upset (rarity) or super happy with my experience. I am so happy to say that my experience with Vive was nothing short of amazing.
I scheduled a time to meet with Anson who promptly shared his time to educate me on the CQuartz Finest application I was going to have done on my car. He really seemed very knowledgable and experienced. He was very passionate about his work and made it a point to say that if anything is ever done incorrectly or not to my satisfaction it would be re-​done until it was perfect. His sincerity and honesty won me over and I handed over the keys to what I consider my child (my car).
A few days later (because I left it at EVS for clear bra work) my car came out shinier than the day I saw it new.
It’s hard for me to trust auto shops in Houston. EVS and Vive are above and beyond spectacular — EVERYONE at the shop, literally every single person I have dealt with there, is extremely professional and just an overall good person. I love them all and I am lucky to have found them.
I would recommend Anson and Vive without any single reservation. If you’re reading this and on the fence… JUST DO IT. You won’t regret it.
Thank you to Anson and Vive for making my car look beautiful. You guys are amazing.

My car has not looked this good since I bought it. They were very patient and listened to all of my concerns. Gabbie gave me all the info I needed to get my cat taken care of. My car had scratches from people being careless when parking. Plus, a helpful friend used a brillo pad and left additional damage. The weather was crappy, like it always is, and Anson offered to have my car stored over night. I couldn’t since after a long day at work, I needed get home. But, I’m so happy I took my car here. Amazing service!

I first met Anson when he was just a fledgling mobile detailing operation, driving around Texas and detailing high end cars. Even then, his passion and attention to detail left me with a feeling that his business would eventually blossom, and Vivë is undoubtedly that result.
Fast forward 2 years: Recently purchased a used 2012 Lexus CT for a price that could only be described as a steal. (In fact, it as probably closer to highway robbery given it was also Certified.) All in all, the car was in pretty good condition: The interior was in excellent shape, the car had extremely low miles, and it had just about all the options you would ever want on a CT. The exterior, on the other hand, left much to be desired: There were deep swirl marks that pretty much made the black paint look dull and tired. I, however, knew this wasn’t going to be a problem given the amazing paint correction job Anson did on my GT-​R. So, right after we brought the CT home, I scheduled an appointment with Vivë.
As I do not live in Houston, I had to take a bit of time off, but Anson was able to accommodate me on a Friday– Saturday given I scheduled with him far in advance. After just a quick Stage 1 paint correction and application of CQuartz Finest (which btw, he’s the only authorized detailer in the Houston area to carry and apply), the Obsidian Black paint on the CT has come to life. I’m not going to go into details on how amazing the car looks now, I’ll just let the results speak for themselves in the pictures I’ve posted.
Bottom Line: Is Vivë going to be the cheapest option around? No. But, if getting your car detailed RIGHT from the get-​go is important to you… or, you want only the latest, cutting edge nano coating on your car (which will provide shine and UV protection for easily 2−3yrs+)… then, Vivë really is a no brainer. Think of it this way: A proper paint correction and nano coating by Vivë will pay dividends in the long run in the time it saves you from not having to wax the car after every wash. Furthermore, in addition to making your car look fantastic, it will also extend the life of your car’s paint as it sits through the brutal Texas seasons, which ultimately helps with resale value. All that, if you ask me, makes Vivë a damn good deal.

I would give 10 stars if I could…
Vive provided the best service I have ever experienced. After the purchase of my new car, I asked Vive to apply the Opti-​Coat permanent Coating. IT was at an awesome price. I picked my car up and it looked even better than when I bought the car new.
An hour later, I needed to get my car oil changed. I was told to not get my car washed. However, I forgot that the oil change at the dealer included a car wash. This created some streaks on my car.
I was willing to get my car re-​coated. Since it was my fault. However, the owner, Anson was awesome and re-​applied a second coat for a discounted price. He did this even though I told him that it was my own mistake.
I would highly recommend Vive. I believe they have the best service and treat customers right. This type of service is not seen anywhere any more.

Very friendly, helpful staff. Everyone that I dealt with seemed to really care about my satisfaction and they also seemed to care about what they do. I love good customer service and good results, I got all that at Vive!

The place is the real deal!
I meet Anson Lau in Las Vegas at Sema and what a honor and pleasure to have meet someone that is very passionate about cars like he is!

I’m writing this review on behalf of my significant other who keeps telling me how happy/​extremely satisfied he is with the detailing job that Vive has done on his new car. Since he doesn’t have a Unilocal account, I figured I’d give Vive it’s due praise for the amount of care they put into detailing his brand new «baby.»
My boyfriend randomly came across Vive while searching for detailing places in the Houston area. Not to be confused with EVS, Vive shares the same shop as them in the Bellaire area (they might even work on the cars together but I’m not exactly sure). A full paint correction and Opti-​Coat Pro Primer + Opti-​Coat Pro Permanent Coating were applied to my bf’s car. Now his car looks even more sleek and shiny. :)
The whole process took one day and the staff did an amazing job. The manager/​owner– Anson hand-​picks his staff and you can tell that they all love what they do for a living. The staff knows exactly what they’re doing and it shows in their clientele (I’ve heard Chandler Parsons goes there)! If you don’t want to worry about leaving your Lamborghini, Ferrari, Lexus, Audi, Porsche or any other luxury vehicle in the wrong hands, bring your car to Vive and let them give your car an incredible transformation. Thanks Vive!