Jose Garcia
Clean Truck Check tester in San Francisco, CA (San Francisco County).
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Motorhomes
Jose Garcia 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
- San Francisco, CA 94118
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (617) 953-5630
- Mobile testing
- Yes — comes to your yard
- OBD testing
- Yes
- Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
- No
- Motorhomes
- Yes
- Credentialed testers
- 1
- Last verified
Call (617) 953-5630 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 can test
The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Jose Garcia 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 Auto Express Tow in San Francisco, about 6 miles away. See listing.
Clean Truck Check testers in San Francisco County
Jose Garcia is one of 7 testing businesses in San Francisco County on CARB's public tester list. 7 of them offer mobile testing and 1 do smoke opacity tests. In San Francisco itself there are 7 listed businesses, 7 of them mobile. All testers in San Francisco 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 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 offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?
Yes. Jose Garcia 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 test a 2012 or older diesel truck?
Jose Garcia does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is Auto Express Tow (about 6 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.
How much does Jose Garcia charge for a Clean Truck Check?
Jose Garcia has not published prices with us; call (617) 953-5630 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 a CARB-credentialed tester?
Jose Garcia 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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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.