Elite Automotive Services

Clean Truck Check tester in Lake Forest, CA (Orange County).

Elite Automotive Services appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers. It lists OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.

Location
26801 Vista Ter, Lake Forest, CA 92630
County
Orange County
Phone
(714) 319-5003
Mobile testing
No (test at the shop)
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. Typical published prices for an OBD test are $50–$135 per vehicle (see cost guide).

Which trucks Elite Automotive Services can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Elite Automotive Services 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

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Acatrucking in Lake Forest, about 1 mile away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in Orange County

Elite Automotive Services is one of 159 testing businesses in Orange County on CARB's public tester list. 146 of them offer mobile testing and 84 do smoke opacity tests. In Lake Forest itself there are 3 listed businesses, 2 of them mobile. All testers in Orange 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 Elite Automotive Services 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 Elite Automotive Services offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Not according to CARB's tester list; plan to bring the truck to the tester. The nearest listed mobile tester is Acatrucking (about 1 mile).

Can Elite Automotive Services test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Elite Automotive Services 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 Elite Automotive Services charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Elite Automotive Services has not published prices with us; call (714) 319-5003 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 Elite Automotive Services a CARB-credentialed tester?

Elite Automotive Services 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 Lake Forest

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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