---
title: "Airlimits - Richmond — Clean Truck Check, Richmond, VA"
description: "Airlimits - Richmond in Richmond, VA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/airlimits-richmond-richmond-va/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Airlimits - Richmond

Clean Truck Check tester in Richmond, VA.

> 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 | Richmond, VA 23230 |
| Phone | (800) 788-5241 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Airlimits - Richmond 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 Virginia

Airlimits - Richmond is one of 6 testing businesses in Virginia on CARB's public tester list. 6 of them offer mobile testing and 3 do smoke opacity tests.

## 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 Airlimits - Richmond offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Airlimits - Richmond 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 Airlimits - Richmond test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Airlimits - Richmond 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 Airlimits - Richmond charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Airlimits - Richmond has not published prices with us; call (800) 788-5241 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 Airlimits - Richmond a CARB-credentialed tester?

Airlimits - Richmond 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

- **[Brian Cox](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/brian-cox-chester-va/)** — Chester, VA 23836 — (804) 768-4600 — 18 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Excel Truck Group - Chester](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/excel-truck-group-chester-chester-va/)** — 901 W Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23836 — (804) 943-0250 — 18 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.