---
title: "Michael Vancott — Clean Truck Check, Crescent City, CA"
description: "Michael Vancott in Crescent City, 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/michael-vancott-crescent-city/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Michael Vancott

Clean Truck Check tester in Crescent City, CA (Del Norte 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 | Crescent City, CA 95531 |
| County | Del Norte County |
| Phone | (530) 514-6185 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Michael Vancott 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 Hambro Waste Solution Group in Crescent City, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/hambro-waste-solution-group-crescent-city/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Del Norte County

Michael Vancott is one of 3 testing businesses in Del Norte County on CARB's public tester list. 2 of them offer mobile testing and 2 do smoke opacity tests. In Crescent City itself there are 3 listed businesses, 2 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 Michael Vancott offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Michael Vancott 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 Michael Vancott test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Michael Vancott does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Hambro Waste Solution Group](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/hambro-waste-solution-group-crescent-city/) (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Michael Vancott charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Michael Vancott has not published prices with us; call (530) 514-6185 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 Michael Vancott a CARB-credentialed tester?

Michael Vancott 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

- **[Hambro Waste Solution Group](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/hambro-waste-solution-group-crescent-city/)** — 445 Elk Valley Rd, Crescent City, CA 95531 — (707) 218-5661 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing.
- **[Mor-Jon, Inc](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/mor-jon-inc-crescent-city/)** — 137 E Washington Blvd, Crescent City, CA 95531 — (707) 464-4131 — 1 mi. Services: OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.