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title: "Elite Automotive Services — Clean Truck Check, Lake Forest, CA"
description: "Elite Automotive Services in Lake Forest, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/elite-automotive-services-lake-forest/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Elite Automotive Services

Clean Truck Check tester in Lake Forest, CA (Orange 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 | 26801 Vista Ter, Lake Forest, CA 92630 |
| County | Orange County |
| Phone | (714) 319-5003 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Elite Automotive Services 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 |

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](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/acatrucking-lake-forest/).

## 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.

## 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 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](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/acatrucking-lake-forest/) (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](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/obd-vs-smoke-opacity-test/).

### 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](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/cost/).

### 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 nearby

- **[Acatrucking](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/acatrucking-lake-forest/)** — 22551 Overlake Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630 — (626) 715-3763 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Shawn Truong](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/shawn-truong-lake-forest/)** — Lake Forest, CA 92630 — (714) 397-8025 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Hdquickcheck](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/hdquickcheck-mission-viejo/)** — Mission Viejo, CA 92691 — (949) 538-8094 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Quality Smog](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/quality-smog-mission-viejo/)** — 26811 Trabuco Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 — (949) 454-4195 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[CARB Compliance Tester](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/carb-compliance-tester-irvine/)** — Irvine, CA 92618 — (916) 753-6509 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Larry Backstrom](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/larry-backstrom-irvine/)** — Irvine, CA 92618 — (949) 309-3737 — 3 mi. Services: not listed.