---
title: "Elva Grimaldo — Clean Truck Check, Garden Grove, CA"
description: "Elva Grimaldo in Garden Grove, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing. Phone, address and nearby testers."
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/elva-grimaldo-garden-grove/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Elva Grimaldo

Clean Truck Check tester in Garden Grove, CA (Orange 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 | Garden Grove, CA 92843 |
| County | Orange County |
| Phone | (714) 488-5546 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Elva Grimaldo 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 | Not listed |

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is Sabian Hamam in Garden Grove, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/sabian-hamam-garden-grove/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Orange County

Elva Grimaldo 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 Garden Grove itself there are 10 listed businesses, 10 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 Elva Grimaldo offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Elva Grimaldo 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 Elva Grimaldo test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Elva Grimaldo does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Sabian Hamam](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/sabian-hamam-garden-grove/) (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Elva Grimaldo charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Elva Grimaldo has not published prices with us; call (714) 488-5546 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 Elva Grimaldo a CARB-credentialed tester?

Elva Grimaldo 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

- **[CNV smog check](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/cnv-smog-check-garden-grove/)** — 13182 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843 — (714) 566-5817 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Sabian Hamam](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/sabian-hamam-garden-grove/)** — Garden Grove, CA 92843 — (714) 493-7597 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing.
- **[Shawn Truong](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/shawn-truong-garden-grove/)** — Garden Grove, CA 92843 — (714) 397-8025 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Orange County Diesel Smog](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/orange-county-diesel-smog-garden-grove/)** — 12002 Cliffwood Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840 — (714) 486-6263 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Fleet Medics](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/fleet-medics-santa-ana/)** — 2520 W 5th St, Santa Ana, CA 92703 — (714) 343-0038 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[David Eduardo](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/david-eduardo-garden-grove/)** — Garden Grove, CA 92844 — (714) 717-4738 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.