---
title: "Gerardo Palomino — Clean Truck Check, Mission Hills, CA"
description: "Gerardo Palomino in Mission Hills, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing. Phone, address and nearby testers."
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/gerardo-palomino-mission-hills/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Gerardo Palomino

Clean Truck Check tester in Mission Hills, 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 | Mission Hills, CA 91345 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Phone | (818) 644-7035 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | No |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Gerardo Palomino 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 | Not listed |

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Sujey Juarez in Mission Hills, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/sujey-juarez-mission-hills/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Los Angeles County

Gerardo Palomino 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.

## 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 Gerardo Palomino 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 [Sujey Juarez](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/sujey-juarez-mission-hills/) (about 1 mile).

### Can Gerardo Palomino test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Gerardo Palomino 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 Gerardo Palomino charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Gerardo Palomino has not published prices with us; call (818) 644-7035 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 Gerardo Palomino a CARB-credentialed tester?

Gerardo Palomino 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

- **[Sujey Juarez](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/sujey-juarez-mission-hills/)** — Mission Hills, CA 91345 — (818) 805-7157 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Champion DPF](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/champion-dpf-san-fernando/)** — San Fernando, CA 91340 — (661) 480-6299 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[El Smog](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/el-smog-san-fernando/)** — 857 N Maclay Ave Ste 4, San Fernando, CA 91340 — (818) 300-0099 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Truman Smog Check](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/truman-smog-check-san-fernando/)** — 1437 San Fernando Road Suite H, San Fernando, CA 91340 — (818) 639-0415 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[El Test Only](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/el-test-only-pacoima/)** — 11113 San Fernando Rd, Pacoima, CA 91331 — (818) 897-0300 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[EN Route Solutions LLC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/en-route-solutions-llc-pacoima/)** — 13019 Kamloops St, Pacoima, CA 91331 — (323) 710-5905 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.