Getting Started
Clutch is free for personal use. Create an account with your email address and a password, verify your email, and you're in. The rest of this guide covers what you can do once you're set up.
What's included, free
Add Your Vehicles
Add the vehicles you own. Cars, trucks, motorcycles — all in one place, organized and searchable.
Full Service History
Log every oil change, repair, and tune-up. Attach receipts and invoices. Never argue about when something was last done.
Parts & Warranty Tracking
Record every part you've installed. Clutch tracks time- and mileage-based warranties and tells you exactly when coverage expires.
Upcoming Service Reminders
Set a due date on any service record and Clutch keeps it on your radar. No more guessing when the next rotation or filter change is due.
AI-Powered Diagnostics
Credits requiredDescribe a symptom, paste in an error code, or ask about a repair — the AI knows your vehicle's make, model, and service history and gives you specific, actionable answers. New accounts get a free credit balance to start. Additional credits are available for purchase.
Where to go next
Once you're signed in, here's the recommended order to get set up:
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Adding a Vehicle →
Start by adding your vehicle — enter your VIN and Clutch fills in the details automatically.
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Adding a Service →
Log your most recent maintenance so you have a baseline to build from.
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Adding a Part →
Record any parts you've installed and track their warranties.
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AI Chat →
Ask the AI anything about your vehicle — it's the fastest way to get a straight answer.