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title: "Chris Ancheta — Clean Truck Check, South Gate, CA"
description: "Chris Ancheta in South Gate, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing. Phone…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/chris-ancheta-south-gate/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Chris Ancheta

Clean Truck Check tester in South Gate, CA (Los Angeles 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 | South Gate, CA 90280 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Phone | (562) 612-2847 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | No |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Chris Ancheta can test

| Your vehicle | Test required | This tester |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel, model year 2013 or newer | OBD scan | Not listed |
| Alternative fuel (natural gas, propane), 2018 or newer | OBD scan | Not listed |
| 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 | Yes |

## Clean Truck Check testers in Los Angeles County

Chris Ancheta is one of 516 testing businesses in Los Angeles County on CARB's public tester list. 465 of them offer mobile testing and 190 do smoke opacity tests. In South Gate itself there are 13 listed businesses, 9 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 Chris Ancheta offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Chris Ancheta 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 Chris Ancheta test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Chris Ancheta 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 Chris Ancheta charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Chris Ancheta has not published prices with us; call (562) 612-2847 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 Chris Ancheta a CARB-credentialed tester?

Chris Ancheta 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

- **[Dieseltester](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/dieseltester-south-gate/)** — 9706 Pinehurst Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 — (323) 240-0943 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Ebenezer Mobil Repair](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/ebenezer-mobil-repair-south-gate/)** — 5120 Firestone Pl, South Gate, CA 90280 — (562) 280-9075 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Eddie’s Clean Truck Test](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/eddies-clean-truck-test-south-gate/)** — 9305 Mallison Ave, South Gate, CA 90280 — (209) 793-2040 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Eduardo Soria](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/eduardo-soria-south-gate/)** — South Gate, CA 90280 — (323) 567-8842 — 1 mi. Services: OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Gabriel Garcia Jr](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/gabriel-garcia-jr-south-gate/)** — South Gate, CA 90280 — (323) 561-2055 — 1 mi. Services: OBD testing.
- **[Jesus Gomez](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jesus-gomez-south-gate/)** — South Gate, CA 90280 — (323) 940-1199 — 1 mi. Services: OBD testing.