Type it.
"Car shakes when I brake." That's enough to start. Clutch asks for anything else it needs.
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before you pay.
Send a message, voice note or photo. Know what's wrong and what it should cost before any mechanic touches your car.
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Clutchnow
Reminder: your Corolla's oil change is due in about 2 weeks.
Today
Mechanic says my 2010 Corolla needs new pads and discs. ₦180,000. Is that fair?9:41
Ask before you pay. Front pads for a 2010 Corolla sell for about ₦25–40K in Lagos right now.9:41
Discs only need changing if they're scored or worn thin. Ask him to show you before you agree.9:41
Okay. Asking him now9:42
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The problem
Is it a ₦5,000 fix
or a ₦200,000 one?
Most drivers can't tell, so they pay whatever the workshop says. Clutch tells you first, in plain English, on the app you already use.
How it works
Ask the way you'd ask a friend.
No forms. No jargon. Describe it however is easiest for you.
Today
My Camry shakes badly when I brake on the bridge8:02
That's usually warped front brake discs. You can drive gently for now, but get them checked this week.8:02
Ask him to measure the discs before you agree to new ones. Sometimes skimming is enough.8:02
Today
That grinding is your brake pads worn down to the metal. Don't leave it: it eats the discs too.10:12
Front pads for your Corolla are about ₦25–40K in Lagos right now.10:13
Today
What are these lights?16:40
Those are your ABS and VSA lights. Your normal brakes still work, but the anti-lock and stability systems are off.16:40
On a CR-V it's often a wheel speed sensor. Drive gently, avoid hard braking, and get it scanned this week.16:41
Say it.
Send a voice note, or record the noise itself. Clutch listens.
Snap it.
A warning light, a leak, a quote from your mechanic. Send the photo.
What you get back
One answer.
Everything you need to walk in ready.
Clutch leads with the answer, tells you how urgent it is, and gives you the market price, so the quote you get can't surprise you.
- What's wrong
- Your front brake pads are worn. The grinding is metal on metal.
- How urgent
- Fix this week
- What it should cost
- ₦25–40KPads for a 2010 Corolla · Lagos market listings, Oct 2026
- What to say
- "Show me the discs before we change them."
Plans and reminders
Clutch remembers your car, so you don't have to.
Tell Clutch your car and mileage once. It builds a maintenance plan and sends you tips and reminders on WhatsApp before small jobs turn into big bills.
Rolling out nowThursday 30 October9:41
Clutch3 weeks ago
Plan set up for your 2014 Toyota Camry. First check: brake pads at 60,000km.
Clutch2 weeks ago
Rainy season tip: check your wiper blades and tyre tread before the long drive.
Clutchyesterday
Temperature gauge climbing in traffic? Switch off the AC and pull over safely. Never open the radiator cap while it's hot.
Clutchnow
Your Camry is close to 5,000km since its last oil change. Book it this week.
Get started
Three steps. All in WhatsApp.
Say hi.
Tap the button and send "Hi Clutch". No app to download, no account to make.
Tell it your car.
Make, model and year, once. Every answer after that is for your car.
Ask before you pay.
Any noise, light or quote. Get the answer and the price, then walk in ready.
In their words
We asked drivers why they use Clutch.
"I use Clutch so I'm ahead of the mechanic."
"So he doesn't go through guess work."
"I have been having different issues with car, so I go there to check for solutions."
"Yes, very helpful."
"When we noticed a new code had started showing, Clutch was able to combine that with the previous knowledge of the problem and connect the two."
"The quick and sorted feedback, rather than just searching on Google and having to sort through a lot of information that wears you out."
"There were instructions on how to go about something backed by information regarding the parts/issue, which allowed me to make a more informed decision rather than being told 'fix that', 'buy this'."
800Nigerian drivers ask Clutch before they pay.
"Gave me and still gives me valuable insights to my vehicle's issue."
"Ooooh Clutch."
"I tried it. And even referred people to it."
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Plans
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- Diagnosis by text, voice note or photo
- Market price ranges for parts
- What to ask your mechanic
- Maintenance tips for your car
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- Everything in Clutch
- A maintenance plan built for your car
- WhatsApp reminders before jobs are due
- Introductions to vetted partner mechanics
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For mechanics
Good mechanics deserve good customers.
Join the Clutch partner network. We introduce you to drivers near you who already know what's wrong, so every job starts with trust instead of an argument.
Join the partner networkDrivers sent to youClutch recommends partners when a driver needs the job done.
Customers who arrive informedLess explaining, quicker yes. They know the problem before they reach you.
Fair prices winDrivers see market rates. Honest workshops stand out.
FAQ
Questions drivers ask.
Do I need to download an app?
No. Clutch lives in WhatsApp. Save the number, send "Hi Clutch" and you're in.
Does Clutch replace my mechanic?
No. Clutch makes sure you understand the problem and the price before you pay, so the conversation with your mechanic is a fair one.
Where do the prices come from?
Clutch uses current market listings for parts in Lagos and gives you a range, not a single number. Labour is quoted separately when it's known.
Which cars does Clutch know?
The cars on Nigerian roads: Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai and more, including tokunbo models.
What if it's an emergency?
If something is unsafe, Clutch will tell you to stop driving and get help first. Safety comes before price.