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title: "California Star Smog — Clean Truck Check, Banning, CA"
description: "California Star Smog in Banning, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing. Phone, address and…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/california-star-smog-banning/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
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# California Star Smog

Clean Truck Check tester in Banning, CA (Riverside 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 | 1630 W Ramsey St, Banning, CA 92220 |
| County | Riverside County |
| Phone | (951) 543-1337 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks California Star Smog 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 | Not listed |
| California-registered motorhome | Same test as above by engine year, once a year | Yes |

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is Mike Janzen in Beaumont, about 8 miles away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/mike-janzen-beaumont/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Riverside County

California Star Smog is one of 251 testing businesses in Riverside County on CARB's public tester list. 233 of them offer mobile testing and 102 do smoke opacity tests. In Banning itself there are 3 listed businesses, 3 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 California Star Smog offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. California Star Smog 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 California Star Smog test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

California Star Smog does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Mike Janzen](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/mike-janzen-beaumont/) (about 8 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does California Star Smog charge for a Clean Truck Check?

California Star Smog has not published prices with us; call (951) 543-1337 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 California Star Smog a CARB-credentialed tester?

California Star Smog 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

- **[M&M Lube and Repair](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/m-and-m-lube-and-repair-banning/)** — 5861 Joshua Palmer Way, Banning, CA 92220 — (909) 567-7821 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Truck Works, Inc.](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/truck-works-inc-banning/)** — 504 E Lincoln St, Banning, CA 92220 — (909) 645-2513 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[A1 CTC Testing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/a1-ctc-testing-beaumont/)** — 709 Flower St, Beaumont, CA 92223 — (951) 477-3035 — 8 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[California Mobile Fleet](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/california-mobile-fleet-beaumont/)** — 36970 Corvina Way, Beaumont, CA 92223 — (909) 674-6413 — 8 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[DDT INC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/ddt-inc-beaumont/)** — 1094 Cardiff Way, Beaumont, CA 92223 — (909) 670-9656 — 8 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Fast Lube & Tine](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/fast-lube-and-tine-beaumont/)** — 975 E 6th St, Beaumont, CA 92223 — (951) 907-9870 — 8 mi. Services: OBD testing, motorhome testing.