What is Cardog?

Cardog is an AI platform that transforms how you navigate car ownership. Built by someone who experienced firsthand how the automotive industry profits from keeping buyers confused, Cardog provides the same market intelligence and expert insights that industry professionals use—but designed to help you make better decisions rather than extract maximum profit.

AI Research Assistant

The average buyer spends 18 hours researching online across dozens of websites, often ending up more confused than when they started. Cardog's AI eliminates this fragmentation by providing comprehensive answers backed by consolidated data from authoritative sources.

Ask any question in natural language:

• "What's better for a young family - Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4?"

• "Is this 2019 Camry listing a good deal?"

• "When should I replace my tires?"

• "Should I buy electric or wait for hydrogen?"

The AI draws from multiple sources, cross-references data for accuracy, and presents insights without the marketing spin or dealer bias that plague traditional automotive information. No more jumping between manufacturer websites, review sites, and forums trying to piece together the complete picture.

Market Analysis Engine

Every year, buyers overpay billions of dollars simply because they don't have access to the same market intelligence that dealers use daily. Cardog changes this by providing real-time market analysis for any vehicle listing.

Paste any car listing URL and immediately see:

• Whether the price is above, below, or at market value
• Comparable sales from the past 30 days
• Regional pricing variations and trends
• Hidden costs and ownership projections
• Negotiation leverage points

This isn't guesswork or rough estimates. It's the same market intelligence that dealer networks use to identify profitable inventory and set competitive pricing. The difference is that Cardog uses this data to help you make informed decisions rather than extract maximum profit from information asymmetry.

Garage Management

Once you own a vehicle, the information asymmetry doesn't end—it shifts to service departments and maintenance providers who profit from recommending unnecessary services. Cardog transforms ownership by giving you transparent access to exactly what your car needs and when.

Enter your VIN or license plate and access:

• Complete maintenance schedule based on manufacturer specs
• Real-time market value tracking
• Service history and documentation
• Cost projections for upcoming maintenance
• Alerts for recalls, warranty issues, and optimal service timing

Instead of relying on service advisors whose compensation depends on selling additional services, you'll know exactly what's required versus what's optional. This transparency typically saves owners hundreds of dollars per year while ensuring proper vehicle maintenance.

Ownership Optimization

Car ownership involves dozens of decisions over several years, from maintenance timing to knowing when to sell. Traditional automotive information sources provide fragmented guidance that often serves seller interests rather than owner needs.

Cardog provides ongoing optimization by:

• Monitoring market value changes and depreciation patterns
• Alerting you to optimal selling windows based on market conditions
• Projecting total ownership costs including maintenance, fuel, and depreciation
• Recommending timing for major repairs versus replacement decisions
• Tracking recalls, warranty coverage, and manufacturer updates

This comprehensive approach helps you maximize the value of every automotive decision, whether you're planning to keep your car for two years or ten. The platform learns your usage patterns and preferences to provide increasingly personalized recommendations over time.

Building for the Future

The automotive industry is approaching a fundamental transition toward electric vehicles, autonomous capabilities, and mobility-as-a-service models. The platform that earns trust by solving today's ownership challenges positions itself as essential infrastructure for tomorrow's transportation landscape.

Cardog is built with this transition in mind. As vehicles become increasingly connected and software-defined, the need for transparent, user-aligned guidance becomes even more critical. The same principles that drive our current platform—democratizing access to expert insights and eliminating information asymmetries—will become the foundation for navigating autonomous vehicle services, subscription models, and the complex decisions that define the future of transportation.

Getting Started

Cardog launches today as a beta platform with core AI research, market analysis, and garage management features. The goal isn't perfection from day one—it's providing immediate value while building toward a comprehensive ownership platform based on real user feedback.

Download Cardog, add your current vehicle, and start asking questions. The AI learns your preferences and provides increasingly relevant insights as you use the platform. Whether you're researching your next purchase or optimizing your current ownership experience, Cardog adapts to your specific needs and situation.

We're launching with iOS, expanding to Android and web based on user demand. Every feature addition will be driven by user feedback and designed to shift more power from industry intermediaries to individual owners.

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The automotive industry's secret is out. Download Cardog and experience expertise designed for car owners, not dealers.