---
title: "Creative Auto Works — Clean Truck Check, Van Nuys, CA"
description: "Creative Auto Works in Van Nuys, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing. Phone, address and…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/creative-auto-works-van-nuys/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Creative Auto Works

Clean Truck Check tester in Van Nuys, CA (Los Angeles 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 | 8126 Orion Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Phone | (818) 384-2666 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Creative Auto Works 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 | Not listed |
| California-registered motorhome | Same test as above by engine year, once a year | Yes |

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is Jack Fustokjian in Van Nuys, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jack-fustokjian-van-nuys/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Los Angeles County

Creative Auto Works is one of 516 testing businesses in Los Angeles County on CARB's public tester list. 465 of them offer mobile testing and 190 do smoke opacity tests. In Van Nuys itself there are 11 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 Creative Auto Works offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Creative Auto Works 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 Creative Auto Works test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Creative Auto Works does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Jack Fustokjian](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jack-fustokjian-van-nuys/) (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Creative Auto Works charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Creative Auto Works has not published prices with us; call (818) 384-2666 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 Creative Auto Works a CARB-credentialed tester?

Creative Auto Works 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

- **[Jack Fustokjian](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jack-fustokjian-van-nuys/)** — Van Nuys, CA 91406 — (818) 634-6455 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Next Gen Emission Solutions LLC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/next-gen-emission-solutions-llc-van-nuys/)** — 16506 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406 — (818) 633-9274 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Truck Emissions Testing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/truck-emissions-testing-van-nuys/)** — 6604 Balboa Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406 — (310) 989-1140 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Credited Teste](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/credited-teste-sherman-oaks/)** — Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 — (747) 476-4222 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Shawn Atarzadeh](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/shawn-atarzadeh-van-nuys/)** — Van Nuys, CA 91411 — (818) 297-8676 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[TSI](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/tsi-van-nuys/)** — 14401 Sylvan St, Van Nuys, CA 91411 — (818) 797-8740 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.