Star Smog Check San Diego

Clean Truck Check tester in San Diego, CA (San Diego County).

Star Smog Check San Diego appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers. It lists OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.

Location
5075 Federal Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92102
County
San Diego County
Phone
(619) 576-2613
Mobile testing
No (test at the shop)
OBD testing
Yes
Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
Yes
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. Typical published prices for an OBD test are $50–$135 per vehicle (see cost guide).

Which trucks Star Smog Check San Diego can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Star Smog Check San Diego 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 inspectionYes
California-registered motorhomeSame test as above by engine year, once a yearYes

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Jorge Delatorre in San Diego, about 1 mile away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in San Diego County

Star Smog Check San Diego 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 San Diego itself there are 42 listed businesses, 30 of them mobile. All testers in San Diego 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 Star Smog Check San Diego 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 Star Smog Check San Diego 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 Jorge Delatorre (about 1 mile).

Can Star Smog Check San Diego test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Star Smog Check San Diego lists smoke opacity testing, the test CARB requires for diesel trucks of model year 2012 and older (no OBD). See OBD vs smoke opacity.

How much does Star Smog Check San Diego charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Star Smog Check San Diego has not published prices with us; call (619) 576-2613 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 Star Smog Check San Diego a CARB-credentialed tester?

Star Smog Check San Diego 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 Diego

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.

Call (619) 576-2613