Emporium Auto Center

Clean Truck Check tester in Hayward, CA (Alameda County).

Emporium Auto Center appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers. It lists mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing. Mobile testing means the tester can come to your yard or job site.

Location
2216 American Ave, Hayward, CA 94545
County
Alameda County
Phone
(510) 822-1032
Mobile testing
Yes — comes to your yard
OBD testing
Yes
Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
Yes
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 Emporium Auto Center can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Emporium Auto Center 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 yearNot listed

Clean Truck Check testers in Alameda County

Emporium Auto Center is one of 85 testing businesses in Alameda County on CARB's public tester list. 79 of them offer mobile testing and 37 do smoke opacity tests. In Hayward itself there are 18 listed businesses, 17 of them mobile. All testers in Alameda 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 Emporium Auto Center 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 Emporium Auto Center offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Emporium Auto Center 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 Emporium Auto Center test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Emporium Auto Center 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 Emporium Auto Center charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Emporium Auto Center has not published prices with us; call (510) 822-1032 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 Emporium Auto Center a CARB-credentialed tester?

Emporium Auto Center 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 Hayward

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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