Jose Garcia Contreras
Clean Truck Check tester in Coachella, CA (Riverside County).
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Motorhomes
Jose Garcia Contreras 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
- Coachella, CA 92236
- County
- Riverside County
- Phone
- (424) 559-8495
- Mobile testing
- Yes — comes to your yard
- OBD testing
- Yes
- Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
- No
- Motorhomes
- Yes
- Credentialed testers
- 1
- Last verified
Call (424) 559-8495 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 Jose Garcia Contreras can test
The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Jose Garcia Contreras 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 Drc Custom Fabrication in Coachella, about 1 mile away. See listing.
Clean Truck Check testers in Riverside County
Jose Garcia Contreras is one of 251 testing businesses in Riverside County on CARB's public tester list. 233 of them offer mobile testing and 102 do smoke opacity tests. In Coachella itself there are 4 listed businesses, 4 of them mobile. All testers in Riverside 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 Jose Garcia Contreras 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 Jose Garcia Contreras offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?
Yes. Jose Garcia Contreras 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 Jose Garcia Contreras test a 2012 or older diesel truck?
Jose Garcia Contreras does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is Drc Custom Fabrication (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.
How much does Jose Garcia Contreras charge for a Clean Truck Check?
Jose Garcia Contreras has not published prices with us; call (424) 559-8495 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 Jose Garcia Contreras a CARB-credentialed tester?
Jose Garcia Contreras 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.
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CV Smog Inc
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Motorhomes
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Drc Custom Fabrication
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
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Jmj truck & tire repair inc
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
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Afterhoursfleetsvc
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
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Best Value Smog Center
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
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Cono's smog stop
- 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.