---
title: "Jose Garcia Contreras — Clean Truck Check, Coachella, CA"
description: "Jose Garcia Contreras in Coachella, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing. Phone, address and…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jose-garcia-contreras-coachella/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Jose Garcia Contreras

Clean Truck Check tester in Coachella, CA (Riverside 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 | Coachella, CA 92236 |
| County | Riverside County |
| Phone | (424) 559-8495 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Jose Garcia Contreras can test

| 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](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/drc-custom-fabrication-coachella/).

## 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.

## 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 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](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/drc-custom-fabrication-coachella/) (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](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/cost/).

### 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.

## Other testers nearby

- **[CV Smog Inc](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/cv-smog-inc-coachella/)** — 85900 Grapefruit Blvd, Coachella, CA 92236 — (760) 275-5984 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Drc Custom Fabrication](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/drc-custom-fabrication-coachella/)** — Coachella, CA 92236 — (760) 610-3807 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Jmj truck & tire repair inc](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jmj-truck-and-tire-repair-inc-coachella/)** — 84139 Laguna Ln, Coachella, CA 92236 — (442) 234-3187 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Afterhoursfleetsvc](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/afterhoursfleetsvc-indio/)** — 81459 Fuchsia Ave, Indio, CA 92201 — (760) 574-8203 — 9 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Best Value Smog Center](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/best-value-smog-center-indio/)** — Indio, CA 92201 — (760) 625-3520 — 9 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Cono's smog stop](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/conos-smog-stop-indio/)** — 82944 Avenue 44, Indio, CA 92201 — (760) 625-9721 — 9 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.