Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog

Clean Truck Check tester in Bakersfield, CA (Kern County).

Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog 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
6600 Schirra Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93313
County
Kern County
Phone
(661) 447-8415
Mobile testing
Yes — comes to your yard
OBD testing
Yes
Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
No
Motorhomes
Yes
Credentialed testers
1
Last verified

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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 Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog lists on CARB's tester list:

Your vehicleTest requiredThis tester
Diesel, model year 2013 or newerOBD scanYes
Alternative fuel (natural gas, propane), 2018 or newerOBD scanYes
Diesel, model year 2012 or older (no OBD)Smoke opacity test (SAE J1667) plus visual inspectionNot listed
California-registered motorhomeSame test as above by engine year, once a yearYes

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is DOT mobile inspection services in Bakersfield, about 1 mile away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in Kern County

Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog is one of 107 testing businesses in Kern County on CARB's public tester list. 89 of them offer mobile testing and 53 do smoke opacity tests. In Bakersfield itself there are 78 listed businesses, 63 of them mobile. All testers in Kern 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 Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog 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 Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog 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 Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is DOT mobile inspection services (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

How much does Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog has not published prices with us; call (661) 447-8415 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 Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog a CARB-credentialed tester?

Kern Mobile HD Inspections/accurate smog 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 near Bakersfield

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.

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