---
title: "Powerhouse diesel — Clean Truck Check, Alpine, CA"
description: "Powerhouse diesel in Alpine, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/powerhouse-diesel-alpine/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Powerhouse diesel

Clean Truck Check tester in Alpine, 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 | 1302 Hillcrest Drive, Alpine, CA 91901 |
| County | San Diego County |
| Phone | (619) 733-6535 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Powerhouse diesel 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 |

## Clean Truck Check testers in San Diego County

Powerhouse diesel 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.

## 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 Powerhouse diesel offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Powerhouse diesel 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 Powerhouse diesel test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Powerhouse diesel 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 Powerhouse diesel charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Powerhouse diesel has not published prices with us; call (619) 733-6535 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 Powerhouse diesel a CARB-credentialed tester?

Powerhouse diesel 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

- **[Joe's Mobile Carb Certification](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/joes-mobile-carb-certification-alpine/)** — 515 Anderson Rd, Alpine, CA 91901 — (619) 324-9318 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[American Pride Diesel LLC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/american-pride-diesel-llc-el-cajon/)** — 14315-A Olde Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021 — (619) 567-9010 — 9 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Atalie Acosta](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/atalie-acosta-el-cajon/)** — El Cajon, CA 92021 — (619) 399-8884 — 9 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Daniel Chiaramonte](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/daniel-chiaramonte-el-cajon/)** — El Cajon, CA 92021 — (619) 988-7563 — 9 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Diesel Tech](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/diesel-tech-el-cajon/)** — 1175 Avocado Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021 — (619) 478-0955 — 9 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Easy Mobile CARB Compliance Testing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/easy-mobile-carb-compliance-testing-el-cajon/)** — El Cajon, CA 92021 — (619) 633-0458 — 9 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.