Chris Pinson

Clean Truck Check tester in Orange, CA (Orange County).

Chris Pinson appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers. It lists OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing.

Location
Orange, CA 92868
County
Orange County
Phone
(657) 236-8428
Mobile testing
No (test at the shop)
OBD testing
Yes
Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
Yes
Motorhomes
No
Credentialed testers
1
Last verified

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The street address is not published for this listing (mobile or home-based tester). Call to arrange the test.

Before you call

  • Have your VIN, odometer reading and plate number ready.
  • Your vehicle must be registered in CTC-VIS and the annual compliance fee paid; the tester submits the result to CARB.
  • Ask for the price per vehicle. Typical published prices for an OBD test are $50–$135 per vehicle (see cost guide).

Which trucks Chris Pinson can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Chris Pinson lists on CARB's tester list:

Your vehicleTest requiredThis tester
Diesel, model year 2013 or newerOBD scanYes
Alternative fuel (natural gas, propane), 2018 or newerOBD scanYes
Diesel, model year 2012 or older (no OBD)Smoke opacity test (SAE J1667) plus visual inspectionYes
California-registered motorhomeSame test as above by engine year, once a yearNot listed

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is All American Diesel and Fleet Servicses in Orange, about 1 mile away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in Orange County

Chris Pinson is one of 159 testing businesses in Orange County on CARB's public tester list. 146 of them offer mobile testing and 84 do smoke opacity tests. In Orange itself there are 14 listed businesses, 12 of them mobile. All testers in Orange County.

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. You can test up to 90 days before a deadline. Get a free email reminder before each one.

How to check a tester's credential

CARB publishes its Clean Truck Check tester list, where Chris Pinson appears as of November 1, 2026. Listing there is optional, so a missing name does not always mean a tester is not credentialed. After the test, check that the passing result shows for your vehicle in CTC-VIS; that is what counts for compliance.

Frequently asked questions

Does Chris Pinson offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Not according to CARB's tester list; plan to bring the truck to the tester. The nearest listed mobile tester is All American Diesel and Fleet Servicses (about 1 mile).

Can Chris Pinson test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Chris Pinson lists smoke opacity testing, the test CARB requires for diesel trucks of model year 2012 and older (no OBD). See OBD vs smoke opacity.

How much does Chris Pinson charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Chris Pinson has not published prices with us; call (657) 236-8428 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.

Is Chris Pinson a CARB-credentialed tester?

Chris Pinson 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 near Orange

Source: CARB's public Clean Truck Check tester list, last checked . Listing on CARB's list is optional for testers, so some credentialed testers are not shown. Services, hours and prices change; please confirm with the tester before you go. Something wrong? Send a correction.

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