Independent Service Co

Clean Truck Check tester in Santa Cruz, CA (Santa Cruz County).

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

Location
217 McPherson St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
County
Santa Cruz County
Phone
(831) 426-0900
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 Independent Service Co can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Independent Service Co 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 Monterey Bay Fleet Services in Santa Cruz, about 6 miles away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in Santa Cruz County

Independent Service Co is one of 18 testing businesses in Santa Cruz County on CARB's public tester list. 15 of them offer mobile testing and 6 do smoke opacity tests. In Santa Cruz itself there are 3 listed businesses, 2 of them mobile. All testers in Santa Cruz 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 Independent Service Co 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 Independent Service Co 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 Monterey Bay Fleet Services (about 6 miles).

Can Independent Service Co test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Independent Service Co 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 Independent Service Co charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Independent Service Co has not published prices with us; call (831) 426-0900 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 Independent Service Co a CARB-credentialed tester?

Independent Service Co 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 Santa Cruz

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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