Hamilton's Smog

Clean Truck Check tester in Novato, CA (Marin County).

Hamilton's Smog appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers. It lists OBD testing, motorhome testing.

Location
1032 1st St, Novato, CA 94945
County
Marin County
Phone
(415) 378-3252
Mobile testing
No (test at the shop)
OBD testing
Yes
Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
No
Motorhomes
Yes
Credentialed testers
1
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 Hamilton's Smog can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Hamilton's Smog 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 inspectionNot listed
California-registered motorhomeSame test as above by engine year, once a yearYes

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is Faustino in Sonoma, about 10 miles away. See listing.

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Emeraldauto in San Rafael, about 7 miles away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in Marin County

Hamilton's Smog is one of 4 testing businesses in Marin County on CARB's public tester list. 3 of them offer mobile testing and 1 do smoke opacity tests. All testers in Marin 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 Hamilton's Smog 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 Hamilton's Smog 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 Emeraldauto (about 7 miles).

Can Hamilton's Smog test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Hamilton's Smog does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is Faustino (about 10 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

How much does Hamilton's Smog charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Hamilton's Smog has not published prices with us; call (415) 378-3252 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 Hamilton's Smog a CARB-credentialed tester?

Hamilton's Smog 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 Novato

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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