Gerardo Palomino

Clean Truck Check tester in Mission Hills, CA (Los Angeles County).

Gerardo Palomino appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers. It lists smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing.

Location
Mission Hills, CA 91345
County
Los Angeles County
Phone
(818) 644-7035
Mobile testing
No (test at the shop)
OBD testing
No
Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
Yes
Motorhomes
No
Credentialed testers
1
Last verified

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The street address is not published for this listing (mobile or home-based tester). Call to arrange the test.

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 Gerardo Palomino can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Gerardo Palomino lists on CARB's tester list:

Your vehicleTest requiredThis tester
Diesel, model year 2013 or newerOBD scanNot listed
Alternative fuel (natural gas, propane), 2018 or newerOBD scanNot listed
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

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Sujey Juarez in Mission Hills, about 1 mile away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in Los Angeles County

Gerardo Palomino 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. All testers in Los Angeles 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 Gerardo Palomino 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 Gerardo Palomino 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 Sujey Juarez (about 1 mile).

Can Gerardo Palomino test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Gerardo Palomino 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 Gerardo Palomino charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Gerardo Palomino has not published prices with us; call (818) 644-7035 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 Gerardo Palomino a CARB-credentialed tester?

Gerardo Palomino 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 Mission Hills

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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