Clutch, Canada’s fastest-growing online car retailer, has announced the opening of its first West Coast facility at 5400 Minoru Boulevard in Richmond, BC. The 30,500-square-foot location marks a significant milestone in its national expansion and will support its rapidly growing vehicle acquisition operations across British Columbia.
This move also marks a return to familiar ground as the company previously operated out of this same facility between 2021 and 2023. The reopening comes at a pivotal time as Clutch continues to experience record-breaking growth, having recently surpassed $1 billion in vehicles purchased directly from Canadians. The company now buys over $3 million worth of vehicles every day, reinforcing its position as Canada’s leading online car retailer, said the company.
The new Richmond facility will serve as Clutch’s operational headquarters for British Columbia, powering its vehicle inspection, reconditioning, and logistics capabilities throughout the province. It represents a key investment in the company’s vision to provide Canadians with a simpler, smarter way to buy and sell cars online from coast to coast, it said.
“Opening this new facility in Richmond represents a major step forward in our vision for Clutch and a clear sign of how far we’ve come,” said Dan Park, CEO of Clutch. “Our goal has always been to make buying and selling vehicles simpler and more transparent for all Canadians, and this expansion brings us closer to delivering that promise from coast to coast.”
Richmond facility details include:
- Logistics & Operations Hub: The space will serve as Clutch’s base for transportation, storage, and operational support across the Lower Mainland and beyond.
- Vehicle Evaluation & Certification: Every vehicle sold to Clutch undergoes a detailed 210-point inspection. Only the highest quality vehicles are selected for reconditioning, and those that meet Clutch’s strict national resale standards are awarded the Clutch Certified designation.
- Aggressive Hiring Plans: The facility is built to support a growing team of 1,000+ employees over the next 2 years.
Currently, B.C. residents can sell their car to Clutch entirely online, receive a fair instant offer, and choose either a convenient home pickup or drop off their vehicle at our new Richmond retail hub. This expansion paves the way for Clutch to bring its full end-to-end buying and selling experience to the province in the near future, said the company.
Founded in 2016, Clutch is Canada’s leading online car retailer, transforming the way Canadians buy and sell pre-owned vehicles. Through clutch.ca, customers can browse thousands of high-quality vehicles and complete their purchase entirely online, including financing, insurance, and seamless home delivery. Every vehicle is Clutch Certified and backed by a 10-day money-back guarantee, meaning if customers don’t love it, they can return it, no questions asked. Headquartered in Toronto, the concept currently serves Ontario and Nova Scotia, with vehicle selling services also available in British Columbia, including both at-home pickup and drop-off at our Richmond retail hub.
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