---
title: "THE SMOKE DETECTORS - Mobile Service Only — Clean Truck Check, Santa Ana, CA"
description: "THE SMOKE DETECTORS - Mobile Service Only in Santa Ana, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/the-smoke-detectors-mobile-service-only-santa-ana/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# THE SMOKE DETECTORS - Mobile Service Only

Clean Truck Check tester in Santa Ana, 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 | 2313 E Avalon Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705 |
| County | Orange County |
| Phone | (714) 785-9911 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks THE SMOKE DETECTORS - Mobile Service Only 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

THE SMOKE DETECTORS - Mobile Service Only 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 Santa Ana itself there are 14 listed businesses, 10 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 THE SMOKE DETECTORS - Mobile Service Only offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. THE SMOKE DETECTORS - Mobile Service Only 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 THE SMOKE DETECTORS - Mobile Service Only test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. THE SMOKE DETECTORS - Mobile Service Only 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 THE SMOKE DETECTORS - Mobile Service Only charge for a Clean Truck Check?

THE SMOKE DETECTORS - Mobile Service Only has not published prices with us; call (714) 785-9911 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 THE SMOKE DETECTORS - Mobile Service Only a CARB-credentialed tester?

THE SMOKE DETECTORS - Mobile Service Only 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

- **[Beryl Technologies l l c](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/beryl-technologies-l-l-c-santa-ana/)** — 1640 E Edinger Ave Suite L, Santa Ana, CA 92705 — (949) 413-2063 — 1 mi. Services: smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing.
- **[Diesel Warrior LLC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/diesel-warrior-llc-santa-ana/)** — 2814 Roswell St, Santa Ana, CA 92705 — (714) 831-9649 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Flex A Tech Mobile](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/flex-a-tech-mobile-santa-ana/)** — 2324 Franzen Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705 — (714) 866-6546 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Yovanni Nuno](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/yovanni-nuno-santa-ana/)** — Santa Ana, CA 92705 — (562) 314-6850 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[CRW Leasing Company](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/crw-leasing-company-orange/)** — 864 N Red Robin St, Orange, CA 92869 — (714) 240-1335 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[CGM Calibrations](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/cgm-calibrations-tustin/)** — Tustin, CA 92782 — (714) 393-1750 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.