---
title: "North County EVS — Clean Truck Check, Lakeside, CA"
description: "North County EVS in Lakeside, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing. Phone, address and…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/north-county-evs-lakeside/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# North County EVS

Clean Truck Check tester in Lakeside, 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 | 11649 Riverside Dr Suite 141, Lakeside, CA 92040 |
| County | San Diego County |
| Phone | (619) 889-0277 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | No |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks North County EVS can test

| Your vehicle | Test required | This tester |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel, model year 2013 or newer | OBD scan | Not listed |
| Alternative fuel (natural gas, propane), 2018 or newer | OBD scan | Not listed |
| 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 Alpine Smog and Auto Repair in Lakeside, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/alpine-smog-and-auto-repair-lakeside/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in San Diego County

North County EVS 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 Lakeside itself there are 12 listed businesses, 10 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 North County EVS 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 [Alpine Smog and Auto Repair](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/alpine-smog-and-auto-repair-lakeside/) (about 1 mile).

### Can North County EVS test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. North County EVS 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 North County EVS charge for a Clean Truck Check?

North County EVS has not published prices with us; call (619) 889-0277 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 North County EVS a CARB-credentialed tester?

North County EVS 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

- **[Alpine Smog and Auto Repair](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/alpine-smog-and-auto-repair-lakeside/)** — 12120 Woodside Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040 — (619) 443-3438 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[BeCarbCompliant](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/becarbcompliant-lakeside/)** — 12030 Rockcrest Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040 — (619) 334-7287 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[CARB Clean San Diego JH](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/carb-clean-san-diego-jh-lakeside/)** — 9687 1/2 Petite Ln, Lakeside, CA 92040 — (619) 922-4253 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Carrillo Industries LLC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/carrillo-industries-llc-lakeside/)** — 13216 Saddle Ridge Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040 — (619) 957-0748 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[CT Enterprises](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/ct-enterprises-lakeside/)** — 11085 Morning Dove Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040 — (619) 654-4815 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[David Moore](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/david-moore-lakeside/)** — Lakeside, CA 92040 — (619) 971-6073 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.