EVERY CAR WE SELL IS
Clutch certified
The quality standard applied to every car Clutch sells. 210 points inspected, fully serviced, and three Clutch mechanic-led road tests, every time.
Clutch Mechanics
Point inspection checklist
Mechanic-led road tests
To date
Invested in each car
Customer vehicle satisfaction
The most thorough
car inspection in the industry.
Every car is inspected by our own Clutch mechanics; mechanical, cosmetic, electrical. Brakes, suspension, engine, body. Nothing is skipped. Our full inspection report and a CARFAX report are visible for every vehicle.
Points in this section
All body gaps are appropriate
All doors open and close properly
Antenna present and in good condition
No damage to rims
No noticeable signs of body repair or paint work
No scratches, dings, or dents on any doors
No scratches, dings, or dents on front bumper cover or hood
No scratches, dings, or dents on front fender or wheel arch areas
No scratches, dings, or dents on rear bumper cover or trunk/hatch area
No scratches, dings, or dents on rear quarter panels or wheel arch areas
No scratches, dings, or dents on roof
Paint color and lustre match across the entire vehicle
Hood hinges function properly
Hood latch secures properly with no signs of damage
No body panels or trim are loose or have sharp edges
No signs of damage to any piece of glass
Sub-frame assembly is not bent or damaged
Tow hook cover present
Trunk hinges function properly
Trunk latch secures properly with no signs of damage
Vehicle equipped with front and rear license plate brackets in good condition
8 Clutch mechanics inspect every car.
Every system checked by our own mechanics before the car ever reaches a listing.
Three mechanic-led road tests. Every car. Every time.
If it doesn't pass our inspection, you will never see it on our site.
See the cars that did pass.
We service and certify
the best ones.
Our expert mechanics service cars in our state-of-the-art facilities.
Every windshield and pane of glass is checked for chips, cracks, and seal integrity. Anything below standard gets repaired or fully replaced.
How Clutch Certified stacks up.
CPO standards vary by brand and by program. Ours don't. Every Clutch Certified car goes through the exact same process, every time.
Clutch Certified
Inspection depth
210-point inspection by 8 Clutch mechanics
Inspection report
Full inspection report on every listing
Road tests
3 mechanic-led road tests
Servicing
Every car fully serviced, no exceptions
CarFax
Free CarFax report on every listing
Brand eligibility
Any make or model
Warranty
Customizable coverage up to 8 years, with 90 days / 6,000 km included on Essential and above.
Return policy
10 days / 750 km — love it or return it, no questions asked
Price / certification premium
Included in Clutch's listed price — no premium added
Manufacturer CPO
Inspection depth
Usually 50–160 points; varies by brand
Inspection report
Rarely shared; available only on request
Road tests
Typically 1 road test
Servicing
Only if defects are found
CarFax
Varies; often costs extra
Brand eligibility
Brand-specific only
Warranty
Typically 1–2 years from original sale date
Return policy
Usually no return policy
Price / certification premium
Typically $1,500–$3,000 more versus a non-CPO vehicle
Manufacturer CPO
Inspection depth
210-point inspection by 8 Clutch mechanics
Usually 50–160 points; varies by brand
Inspection report
Full inspection report on every listing
Rarely shared; available only on request
Road tests
3 mechanic-led road tests
Typically 1 road test
Servicing
Every car fully serviced, no exceptions
Only if defects are found
CarFax
Free CarFax report on every listing
Varies; often costs extra
Brand eligibility
Any make or model
Brand-specific only
Warranty
Customizable coverage up to 8 years, with 90 days / 6,000 km included on Essential and above.
Typically 1–2 years from original sale date
Return policy
10 days / 750 km — love it or return it, no questions asked
Usually no return policy
Price / certification premium
Included in Clutch's listed price — no premium added
Typically $1,500–$3,000 more versus a non-CPO vehicle
What every Clutch Certified car must pass before it's listed.
210-point mechanical and safety inspection
Inspection carried out by licensed Clutch mechanics
Up to 3 mechanic-led road tests completed
Engine fluids and filters replaced regardless of mileage
Tires meet minimum 4 mm tread depth (replaced if below)
Brakes inspected and replaced if below spec
Full inspection report published on every listing
Free CarFax vehicle history report on every listing
90-day / 6,000 km comprehensive warranty included on Essential and above
10-day / 750 km return or exchange policy
Clutch Certified.
Only after passing every stage does the car earn the Clutch Certified standard.
Buy with
complete confidence.
10-day love it
or return it
Money-back guarantee. If it's not the right fit for you within 10 days or 750 km, return or exchange, no questions asked.
90-day
Warranty
Customizable coverage up to 8 years, with 90 days / 6,000 km included on Essential and above.
Clutch
Certified
210 points. 3 mechanic-led road tests. A standard of quality you can trust.
