---
title: "Kearny Mesa Truck Center — Clean Truck Check, San Diego, CA"
description: "Kearny Mesa Truck Center in San Diego, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list with 3 credentialed testers. Offers OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD)…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/kearny-mesa-truck-center-san-diego/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Kearny Mesa Truck Center

Clean Truck Check tester in San Diego, CA (San Diego 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 | 5624 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123 |
| County | San Diego County |
| Phone | (858) 571-5495 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 3 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Kearny Mesa Truck Center 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 | Yes |

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Diesel Pollution Sol in San Diego, about 2 miles away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/diesel-pollution-sol-san-diego/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in San Diego County

Kearny Mesa Truck Center 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 San Diego itself there are 42 listed businesses, 30 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 Kearny Mesa Truck Center 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 [Diesel Pollution Sol](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/diesel-pollution-sol-san-diego/) (about 2 miles).

### Can Kearny Mesa Truck Center test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Kearny Mesa Truck Center 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 Kearny Mesa Truck Center charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Kearny Mesa Truck Center has not published prices with us; call (858) 571-5495 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 Kearny Mesa Truck Center a CARB-credentialed tester?

Kearny Mesa Truck Center appears on CARB's public Clean Truck Check tester list with 3 credentialed testers, 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

- **[Basile Construction](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/basile-construction-san-diego/)** — 7952 Armour St, San Diego, CA 92111 — (619) 203-2638 — 2 mi. Services: OBD testing.
- **[Caltrans Shop 11](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/caltrans-shop-11-san-diego/)** — 7179 Opportunity Rd, San Diego, CA 92111 — (619) 843-1127 — 2 mi. Services: not listed.
- **[Diesel Pollution Sol](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/diesel-pollution-sol-san-diego/)** — 5704 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111 — (760) 518-1617 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Diesel Pollution Solutions](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/diesel-pollution-solutions-san-diego/)** — 5704 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 — (760) 822-7129 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[DPS](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/dps-san-diego/)** — 5704 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111 — (858) 737-8235 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Genesee Auto Care](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/genesee-auto-care-san-diego/)** — 7515 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92111 — (619) 371-2100 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.