Appointment signals Clutchโs commitment to shaping the future of vehicle sales amid evolving consumer expectations.
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Clutch, Canadaโs leading online used car retailer, today announced that its CEO, Dan Park, has been appointed to the Industry Advisory Council of the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC), the provinceโs vehicle sales regulator.
Dan Park brings a modern, technology-driven perspective to the Industry Advisory Council at a pivotal moment for the automotive industry, where digital innovation and consumer demand for transparency are reshaping how cars are bought and sold.
โCanadian car shoppers now expect to buy their next vehicle as easily as any other online purchaseโtoday, virtually every used-car transaction is online in some form, whether it begins or ends digitally,โ said Dan Park, CEO of Clutch. โClutchโs mission to deliver the most transparent, customer-centric buying and selling experience aligns well with OMVICโs mandate to protect consumers and uphold fairness in the marketplace.๏ปฟ As buyer behaviour continues to evolve, the regulations that safeguard them must keep pace, and Iโm honoured to help support that progress as a member of OMVICโs Industry Advisory Council.โ
Founded in 2016, Clutch has transformed the used car buying experience in Canada by offering an online, end-to-end platform that prioritizes transparency, convenience, and trust. Customers can browse, finance, insure, and receive delivery of vehicles at home, all backed by Clutchโs 10-day money-back guarantee and comprehensive 210-point inspection.
โBuying a vehicle is the second-largest purchase most Ontarians will make,โ Park added. โAs new business models emerge, itโs essential that we provide consumers with the same level of protection and clarity theyโve come to expect, no matter how they choose to buy.โ
To learn more about Clutch, please visit clutch.ca.
About Clutch:
Founded in 2016, Clutch is Canadaโs leading online retailer for pre-owned vehicles. Clutch aims to provide an incredible car-buying experience for its customers by bringing a best-in-class e-commerce experience to the Canadian pre-owned car industry. By visiting clutch.ca, customers can browse a large selection of high-quality vehicles at low prices and access an end-to-end online purchase experience which includes financing, insurance, and seamless home delivery. Clutch ensures complete peace of mind with each car being backed, with a standard 10-day money-back guarantee and 210-point inspection. Clutch is headquartered in Toronto and services Ontario and Nova Scotia, with sell-side services also available in British Columbia.
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About OMVIC:
OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) administers and enforces the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA), its regulations and code of ethics, as well as relevant sections of the Consumer Protection Act, on behalf of Ontario’s Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS). OMVIC’s mandate is to maintain a fair and informed marketplace by protecting the rights of consumers, enhancing industry professionalism and ensuring fair, honest and open competition for registered motor vehicle dealers. OMVIC is focused on achieving consumer protection, consumer confidence and awareness, dealer professionalism and increased accountability. For more information on OMVIC regulations, go to https://www.omvic.on.ca/portal/.
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