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title: "Carroll's Automotive Repair — Clean Truck Check, Shandon, CA"
description: "Carroll's Automotive Repair in Shandon, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing. Phone, address…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/carrolls-automotive-repair-shandon/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Carroll's Automotive Repair

Clean Truck Check tester in Shandon, CA (San Luis Obispo 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 | 280 S 1st St, Shandon, CA 93461 |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Phone | (805) 610-9586 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Carroll's Automotive Repair 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 Dye's Mobile Diesel Smoke Testing in Paso Robles, about 25 miles away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/dyes-mobile-diesel-smoke-testing-paso-robles/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in San Luis Obispo County

Carroll's Automotive Repair is one of 25 testing businesses in San Luis Obispo County on CARB's public tester list. 22 of them offer mobile testing and 9 do smoke opacity tests.

## 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 Carroll's Automotive Repair offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Carroll's Automotive Repair 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 Carroll's Automotive Repair test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Carroll's Automotive Repair does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Dye's Mobile Diesel Smoke Testing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/dyes-mobile-diesel-smoke-testing-paso-robles/) (about 25 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Carroll's Automotive Repair charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Carroll's Automotive Repair has not published prices with us; call (805) 610-9586 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 Carroll's Automotive Repair a CARB-credentialed tester?

Carroll's Automotive Repair 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.