Gordie's Auto & Tire
Clean Truck Check tester in Sterling Heights, MI.
- OBD test
Gordie's Auto & Tire appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers with 2 credentialed testers at this business. It lists OBD testing.
- Location
- 6331 Metropolitan Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
- Phone
- (586) 939-0230
- Mobile testing
- No (test at the shop)
- OBD testing
- Yes
- Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
- No
- Motorhomes
- No
- Credentialed testers
- 2
- Last verified
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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 Gordie's Auto & Tire can test
The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Gordie's Auto & Tire lists on CARB's tester list:
| 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 George Stroescu in Saint Clair Shores, about 7 miles away. See listing.
If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Logistic one in Warren, about 6 miles away. See listing.
Clean Truck Check testers in Michigan
Gordie's Auto & Tire is one of 5 testing businesses in Michigan on CARB's public tester list. 4 of them offer mobile testing and 1 do smoke opacity tests. Testers outside California.
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 Gordie's Auto & Tire 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 Gordie's Auto & Tire 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 Logistic one (about 6 miles).
Can Gordie's Auto & Tire test a 2012 or older diesel truck?
Gordie's Auto & Tire does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is George Stroescu (about 7 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.
How much does Gordie's Auto & Tire charge for a Clean Truck Check?
Gordie's Auto & Tire has not published prices with us; call (586) 939-0230 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 Gordie's Auto & Tire a CARB-credentialed tester?
Gordie's Auto & Tire appears on CARB's public Clean Truck Check tester list with 2 credentialed testers, 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 Sterling Heights
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Logistic one
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
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George Stroescu
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
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.