San Jose clean truck check

Clean Truck Check tester in San Jose, CA (Santa Clara County).

San Jose clean truck check 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
5564 Monterey Rd, San Jose, CA 95138
County
Santa Clara County
Phone
(209) 996-5923
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 San Jose clean truck check can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services San Jose clean truck check 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 Raul Rivas in San Jose, about 5 miles away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in Santa Clara County

San Jose clean truck check is one of 79 testing businesses in Santa Clara County on CARB's public tester list. 67 of them offer mobile testing and 27 do smoke opacity tests. In San Jose itself there are 41 listed businesses, 36 of them mobile. All testers in Santa Clara 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 San Jose clean truck check 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 San Jose clean truck check offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. San Jose clean truck check 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 San Jose clean truck check test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

San Jose clean truck check does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is Raul Rivas (about 5 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

How much does San Jose clean truck check charge for a Clean Truck Check?

San Jose clean truck check has not published prices with us; call (209) 996-5923 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 San Jose clean truck check a CARB-credentialed tester?

San Jose clean truck check 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 San Jose

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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