John Hufft
Clean Truck Check tester in El Cajon, CA (San Diego County).
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Motorhomes
John Hufft appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers. It lists mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing. Mobile testing means the tester can come to your yard or job site.
- Location
- El Cajon, CA 92021
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 831-9694
- Mobile testing
- Yes — comes to your yard
- OBD testing
- Yes
- Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
- No
- Motorhomes
- Yes
- Credentialed testers
- 1
- Last verified
Call (619) 831-9694 Open in Google Maps
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 and any mobile trip fee. Typical published prices for an OBD test are $50–$135 per vehicle (see cost guide).
Which trucks John Hufft can test
The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services John Hufft 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 | Yes |
For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is American Pride Diesel LLC in El Cajon, about 1 mile away. See listing.
Clean Truck Check testers in San Diego County
John Hufft is one of 178 testing businesses in San Diego County on CARB's public tester list. 157 of them offer mobile testing and 91 do smoke opacity tests. In El Cajon itself there are 24 listed businesses, 24 of them mobile. All testers in San Diego 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 John Hufft 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 John Hufft offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?
Yes. John Hufft 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 John Hufft test a 2012 or older diesel truck?
John Hufft does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is American Pride Diesel LLC (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.
How much does John Hufft charge for a Clean Truck Check?
John Hufft has not published prices with us; call (619) 831-9694 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 John Hufft a CARB-credentialed tester?
John Hufft 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 El Cajon
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American Pride Diesel LLC
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
-
Atalie Acosta
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Motorhomes
-
Daniel Chiaramonte
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
-
Diesel Tech
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Motorhomes
-
Easy Mobile CARB Compliance Testing
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
-
El Cajon Tire Pros
- 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.