Meet Mike Kuchavik
Founder and Owner of Havik Performance
Havik Performance began as a dream to offer a premier automotive business that would provide white-glove treatment paired with constant communication, and above standard industry expectations.
This dream began when I was 14 years old, when my dad purchased his dream car, a Dodge Viper. We started attending events together, learning more about the car, and meeting like-minded car enthusiasts. When we joined the Viper Club of America community, it helped me understand what Viper owners expected from mechanics, how they wanted to modify their cars, and what they wanted to be restored. As I grew up and networked in this community, I gained a genuine appreciation for Vipers, which added to my passion and respect for vehicles of this caliber.
As I continued attending various events and meeting new people, I learned more about others’ experiences with dealerships and independent shops. I saw an opportunity to expand on what was quickly becoming my passion. By the time I was 17, I was paid for working on my first client’s car collection. At that time, I knew my dream of Havik Performance was on the brink of becoming my reality. As I thought about my future in this industry, I attended Northampton Community College for two years, and finished my degree in Business at Penn State Lehigh Valley in 2015. Not only was I motivated to open my own business after attaining my first client, but I soon realized I needed to learn how to market myself, and I earned a minor in Marketing.
At the age of 22, I worked with two car collectors, and my clients trusted me with their most prized possessions. I handled all aspects of their collections—from maintenance to modifications to showing their cars at Concours events. When it comes to high-end cars, I have fulfilled my client’s needs by supporting them through the entire process of preparing for events to attending the event itself. I prepare each car to a show-quality level, making it look exactly how it was delivered from the factory. Additionally, Havik provides track inspections and accompanies clients to the track to ensure their car is always ready to go for the next heat by monitoring the car, tires, and driver.
My parents continued supporting my dream by lending me their garage so I could start my business. Havik operated out of my parent’s house, quickly outgrew it, and two years later I purchased the garage where my company currently resides. My dream was fully coming to life and growing at an unimaginable pace. Eight years later, I am 32 years old and now manage over 200 vipers. In the last year alone, Havik Performance grew sixty percent.
My dream of owning a reliable, trustworthy premier automotive business has not only become my everyday reality, but it has proven to be more than successful—just as I imagined it would be when I was 14 years old.