---
title: "Auto-IQ — Clean Truck Check, Santa Maria, CA | CTC Finder"
description: "Auto-IQ in Santa Maria, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing. Phone, address and…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/auto-iq-santa-maria/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Auto-IQ

Clean Truck Check tester in Santa Maria, CA (Santa Barbara County).

> CTC Finder is an independent directory, not affiliated with CARB. Tester data: CARB Clean Truck Check public tester list, last checked November 1, 2026. Confirm services, hours and prices with the tester.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | 504 S Western Ave Suite A, Santa Maria, CA 93458 |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Phone | (805) 878-8056 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Auto-IQ can test

| Your vehicle | Test required | This tester |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel, model year 2013 or newer | OBD scan | Yes |
| Alternative fuel (natural gas, propane), 2018 or newer | OBD scan | Yes |
| Diesel, model year 2012 or older (no OBD) | Smoke opacity test (SAE J1667) plus visual inspection | Yes |
| California-registered motorhome | Same test as above by engine year, once a year | Not listed |

## Clean Truck Check testers in Santa Barbara County

Auto-IQ is one of 31 testing businesses in Santa Barbara County on CARB's public tester list. 30 of them offer mobile testing and 13 do smoke opacity tests. In Santa Maria itself there are 21 listed businesses, 20 of them mobile.

## When your truck is due

Most trucks test twice a year, on a schedule tied to the DMV registration expiration date. CARB says OBD trucks move to four tests a year beginning October 2027. California-registered (non-commercial) motorhomes and agricultural vehicles test once a year. See the [deadline guide](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/deadlines-2026-2027/). You can test up to 90 days before a deadline. Free email reminders: https://ctcfinder.com/reminders/

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Auto-IQ offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Auto-IQ says on CARB's tester list that it offers mobile testing, so it can come to your yard or job site. Ask about a trip fee when you call.

### Can Auto-IQ test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Auto-IQ lists smoke opacity testing, the test CARB requires for diesel trucks of model year 2012 and older (no OBD). See [OBD vs smoke opacity](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/obd-vs-smoke-opacity-test/).

### How much does Auto-IQ charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Auto-IQ has not published prices with us; call (805) 878-8056 for a quote. Published California prices are usually $50–$135 per vehicle for an OBD test and $190–$200 for a smoke opacity test, plus CARB's annual fee ($32.13 in 2026). See the [cost guide](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/cost/).

### Is Auto-IQ a CARB-credentialed tester?

Auto-IQ appears on CARB's public Clean Truck Check tester list, last checked November 1, 2026. Only credentialed testers can submit results to CARB; after the test, confirm the passing result shows for your vehicle in CTC-VIS.

## Other testers nearby

- **[Central City Truck and Trailer Parts](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/central-city-truck-and-trailer-parts-santa-maria/)** — 1912 S Olympia Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93458 — (805) 266-8050 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Cesar Ponce](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/cesar-ponce-santa-maria/)** — Santa Maria, CA 93458 — (805) 290-3907 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[PG CTC Testing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/pg-ctc-testing-santa-maria/)** — 232 W Taft St, Santa Maria, CA 93458 — (805) 324-0829 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[RnR clean truck check](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/rnr-clean-truck-check-santa-maria/)** — 1026 W Main St Suite B, Santa Maria, CA 93458 — (805) 865-3859 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Salvador Valencia](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/salvador-valencia-santa-maria/)** — Santa Maria, CA 93458 — (805) 310-3695 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Christian Garcia Mendoza](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/christian-garcia-mendoza-nipomo/)** — Nipomo, CA 93444 — (805) 631-6334 — 6 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.