About Kavina

Buying a used car shouldn't depend on knowing a mechanic.

Kavina is an Australian used-car buying guide. It turns what's known about a specific car into plain questions and checks anyone can do, then explains what the answers mean.

Why we built it

Most people buying a used car end up piecing together service records, forum threads, owner reviews, the seller's word and general car advice. It takes hours, and it still leaves the important question open: is this particular car a good buy?

Kavina puts that research in one place for the exact make, model, year, trim and kilometres. You get what should have been done, what to ask and what to check, with a clear recommendation at the end.

How we work

  1. 01

    Plain answers.

    Every check is a question you can ask or something you can see, hear or feel. No jargon, no tools.

  2. 02

    You report, we interpret.

    You tap what you found. Kavina weighs it up and tells you what it means for this car and your offer.

  3. 03

    Honest about limits.

    Kavina doesn't guarantee a car's condition or replace a mechanic. When something needs a professional, we say so.

Where the guidance comes from

Kavina matches the car to three kinds of information and turns them into checks.

  • Model-specific buying information

    Maintenance schedules and known issues researched for each model, year and trim.

  • Recall information

    Whether a relevant recall existed for the car and what work was required.

  • Green Vehicle Guide

    Fuel consumption, emissions and running-cost figures, where available.

Company
Kavina Intelligence
Based in
Victoria, Australia

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Know before you buy.

Know what should have been done. Know what to ask. Know what to check.