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title: "PS Smog — Clean Truck Check, Palm Springs, CA | CTC Finder"
description: "PS Smog in Palm Springs, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing. Phone, address…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/ps-smog-palm-springs/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# PS Smog

Clean Truck Check tester in Palm Springs, CA (Riverside 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 | 4633 E Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264 |
| County | Riverside County |
| Phone | (760) 778-7664 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks PS Smog 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 Desert Smog in Palm Desert, about 5 miles away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/desert-smog-palm-desert/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Riverside County

PS Smog is one of 251 testing businesses in Riverside County on CARB's public tester list. 233 of them offer mobile testing and 102 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 PS Smog 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 [Desert Smog](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/desert-smog-palm-desert/) (about 5 miles).

### Can PS Smog test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. PS Smog 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 PS Smog charge for a Clean Truck Check?

PS Smog has not published prices with us; call (760) 778-7664 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 PS Smog a CARB-credentialed tester?

PS 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 nearby

- **[Desert Smog](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/desert-smog-palm-desert/)** — 74725 Joni Dr Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260 — (760) 282-4056 — 5 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Ozone Smog](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/ozone-smog-palm-desert/)** — 74817 Joni Dr Ste F, Palm Desert, CA 92260 — (760) 341-4601 — 5 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Palm Desert Automotive](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/palm-desert-automotive-palm-desert/)** — 74817 Joni Dr Suite E, Palm Desert, CA 92260 — (760) 341-4685 — 5 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Crenshaw Clean Air Testing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/crenshaw-clean-air-testing-cathedral-city/)** — 27405 Landau Blvd, Cathedral City, CA 92234 — (760) 960-3267 — 7 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Jan Cahill Jr](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jan-cahill-jr-mountain-center/)** — Mountain Center, CA 92561 — (760) 803-7424 — 8 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Smogdoghd](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/smogdoghd-indian-wells/)** — 75440 Painted Desert Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210 — (760) 574-0420 — 10 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.