Universal Tech Service LLC

Clean Truck Check tester in Sacramento, CA (Sacramento County).

Universal Tech Service LLC appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers. It lists mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing. Mobile testing means the tester can come to your yard or job site.

Location
3414 Lerwick Rd, Sacramento, CA 95821
County
Sacramento County
Phone
(916) 616-4769
Mobile testing
Yes — comes to your yard
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 and any mobile trip fee. Typical published prices for an OBD test are $50–$135 per vehicle (see cost guide).

Which trucks Universal Tech Service LLC can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Universal Tech Service LLC 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

Clean Truck Check testers in Sacramento County

Universal Tech Service LLC is one of 131 testing businesses in Sacramento County on CARB's public tester list. 118 of them offer mobile testing and 71 do smoke opacity tests. In Sacramento itself there are 68 listed businesses, 59 of them mobile. All testers in Sacramento 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 Universal Tech Service LLC 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 Universal Tech Service LLC offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Universal Tech Service LLC 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 Universal Tech Service LLC test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Universal Tech Service LLC 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 Universal Tech Service LLC charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Universal Tech Service LLC has not published prices with us; call (916) 616-4769 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 Universal Tech Service LLC a CARB-credentialed tester?

Universal Tech Service LLC 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 Sacramento

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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