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title: "Santa Margarita Ford Fleet Center — Clean Truck Check, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA"
description: "Santa Margarita Ford Fleet Center in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/santa-margarita-ford-fleet-center-rancho-santa-margarita/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Santa Margarita Ford Fleet Center

Clean Truck Check tester in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Orange 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 | 29922 Avenida de las Bandera, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
| County | Orange County |
| Phone | (949) 322-6550 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Santa Margarita Ford Fleet Center 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 Orange County

Santa Margarita Ford Fleet Center is one of 159 testing businesses in Orange County on CARB's public tester list. 146 of them offer mobile testing and 84 do smoke opacity tests. In Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Santa Margarita Ford Fleet Center offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Santa Margarita Ford Fleet Center 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 Santa Margarita Ford Fleet Center test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Santa Margarita Ford Fleet Center 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 Santa Margarita Ford Fleet Center charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Santa Margarita Ford Fleet Center has not published prices with us; call (949) 322-6550 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 Santa Margarita Ford Fleet Center a CARB-credentialed tester?

Santa Margarita Ford Fleet Center 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

- **[BB Mobile CARB Testing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/bb-mobile-carb-testing-rancho-santa-margarita/)** — 17 Ledgewood Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 — (949) 523-4550 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Santa Margarita Catholic HS](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/santa-margarita-catholic-hs-rancho-santa-margarita/)** — Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 — (657) 605-6852 — 1 mi. Services: OBD testing.
- **[Armin Gederi](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/armin-gederi-mission-viejo/)** — Mission Viejo, CA 92692 — (818) 809-9423 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Hdquickcheck](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/hdquickcheck-mission-viejo/)** — Mission Viejo, CA 92691 — (949) 538-8094 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Quality Smog](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/quality-smog-mission-viejo/)** — 26811 Trabuco Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 — (949) 454-4195 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Ez inspection Services](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/ez-inspection-services-trabuco-canyon/)** — 19566 Arezzo St, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679 — (949) 820-1869 — 4 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.