---
title: "Cesar Ponce — Clean Truck Check, Santa Maria, CA"
description: "Cesar Ponce in Santa Maria, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing. Phone, address and nearby…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/cesar-ponce-santa-maria/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Cesar Ponce

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 | Santa Maria, CA 93458 |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Phone | (805) 290-3907 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Cesar Ponce 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 Auto-IQ in Santa Maria, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/auto-iq-santa-maria/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Santa Barbara County

Cesar Ponce 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 Cesar Ponce offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Cesar Ponce 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 Cesar Ponce test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Cesar Ponce does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Auto-IQ](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/auto-iq-santa-maria/) (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Cesar Ponce charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Cesar Ponce has not published prices with us; call (805) 290-3907 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 Cesar Ponce a CARB-credentialed tester?

Cesar Ponce 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

- **[Auto-IQ](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/auto-iq-santa-maria/)** — 504 S Western Ave Suite A, Santa Maria, CA 93458 — (805) 878-8056 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing.
- **[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.
- **[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.