---
title: "Avalos Mobile Smog Check — Clean Truck Check, La Mesa, CA"
description: "Avalos Mobile Smog Check in La Mesa, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/avalos-mobile-smog-check-la-mesa/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Avalos Mobile Smog Check

Clean Truck Check tester in La Mesa, CA (San Diego 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 | 7504 Parkway Drive #109, La Mesa, CA 91942 |
| County | San Diego County |
| Phone | (619) 734-6652 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Avalos Mobile Smog Check 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 San Diego County

Avalos Mobile Smog Check 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.

## 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 Avalos Mobile Smog Check offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Avalos Mobile Smog Check 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 Avalos Mobile Smog Check test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Avalos Mobile Smog Check 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 Avalos Mobile Smog Check charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Avalos Mobile Smog Check has not published prices with us; call (619) 734-6652 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 Avalos Mobile Smog Check a CARB-credentialed tester?

Avalos Mobile Smog Check 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

- **[Dekra Services Inc.](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/dekra-services-inc-la-mesa/)** — 9089 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942 — (619) 460-7664 — 1 mi. Services: OBD testing.
- **[AAA Smog & Repair Center](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/aaa-smog-and-repair-center-san-diego/)** — 7176 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115 — (619) 312-9202 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Jesus Montoya](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jesus-montoya-san-diego/)** — San Diego, CA 92115 — (619) 245-9141 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Smog Or Tune](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/smog-or-tune-lemon-grove/)** — 7644 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 — (619) 647-3594 — 3 mi. Services: OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Audra Friedland](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/audra-friedland-el-cajon/)** — El Cajon, CA 92020 — (619) 419-4380 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Bradley Automotive](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/bradley-automotive-el-cajon/)** — 210 W BRADLEY AVE C1, El Cajon, CA 92020 — (619) 403-2735 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.