---
title: "Jose Medina — Clean Truck Check, San Jose, CA | CTC Finder"
description: "Jose Medina in San Jose, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing. Phone, address and nearby testers."
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jose-medina-san-jose/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Jose Medina

Clean Truck Check tester in San Jose, CA (Santa Clara 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 | San Jose, CA 95131 |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Phone | (408) 838-1146 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Jose Medina 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 | Yes |
| California-registered motorhome | Same test as above by engine year, once a year | Not listed |

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Benjamin Nguyen in San Jose, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/benjamin-nguyen-san-jose/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Santa Clara County

Jose Medina is one of 79 testing businesses in Santa Clara County on CARB's public tester list. 67 of them offer mobile testing and 27 do smoke opacity tests. In San Jose itself there are 41 listed businesses, 36 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 Medina 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 [Benjamin Nguyen](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/benjamin-nguyen-san-jose/) (about 1 mile).

### Can Jose Medina test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Jose Medina lists smoke opacity testing, the test CARB requires for diesel trucks of model year 2012 and older (no OBD). See [OBD vs smoke opacity](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/obd-vs-smoke-opacity-test/).

### How much does Jose Medina charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Jose Medina has not published prices with us; call (408) 838-1146 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 Medina a CARB-credentialed tester?

Jose Medina 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

- **[Benjamin Nguyen](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/benjamin-nguyen-san-jose/)** — San Jose, CA 95131 — (408) 964-8829 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Ed Boland](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/ed-boland-san-jose/)** — San Jose, CA 95131 — (408) 997-9229 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Bay Area Truck Services](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/bay-area-truck-services-san-jose/)** — 1255 Yard Ct, San Jose, CA 95133 — (408) 593-4750 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[CV Diesel Services INC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/cv-diesel-services-inc-san-jose/)** — 1255 Yard Ct, San Jose, CA 95133 — (408) 594-8941 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[CS Autoworks](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/cs-autoworks-san-jose/)** — San Jose, CA 95110 — (408) 636-6210 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Eco Box Recycling Inc](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/eco-box-recycling-inc-san-jose/)** — 385 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95110 — (408) 639-1373 — 3 mi. Services: OBD testing.