Bay area water

Clean Truck Check tester in Felton, CA (Santa Cruz County).

Bay area water appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers. It lists mobile testing, OBD testing. Mobile testing means the tester can come to your yard or job site.

Location
10861 Creekwood Dr, Felton, CA 95018
County
Santa Cruz County
Phone
(408) 455-8016
Mobile testing
Yes — comes to your yard
OBD testing
Yes
Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
No
Motorhomes
No
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 Bay area water can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Bay area water 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 inspectionNot listed
California-registered motorhomeSame test as above by engine year, once a yearNot listed

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is Independent Service Co in Santa Cruz, about 7 miles away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in Santa Cruz County

Bay area water is one of 18 testing businesses in Santa Cruz County on CARB's public tester list. 15 of them offer mobile testing and 6 do smoke opacity tests. All testers in Santa Cruz 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 Bay area water 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 Bay area water offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Bay area water 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 Bay area water test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Bay area water does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is Independent Service Co (about 7 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

How much does Bay area water charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Bay area water has not published prices with us; call (408) 455-8016 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 Bay area water a CARB-credentialed tester?

Bay area water 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 Felton

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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