---
title: "James Lau — Clean Truck Check, Huntington Beach, CA"
description: "James Lau in Huntington Beach, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing. Phone, address and nearby…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/james-lau-huntington-beach/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# James Lau

Clean Truck Check tester in Huntington Beach, 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 | Huntington Beach, CA 92647 |
| County | Orange County |
| Phone | (714) 756-9063 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks James Lau 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 | Not listed |

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Clean Truck Check Authority in Huntington Beach, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/clean-truck-check-authority-huntington-beach/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Orange County

James Lau 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 Huntington Beach itself there are 13 listed businesses, 12 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 James Lau 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 [Clean Truck Check Authority](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/clean-truck-check-authority-huntington-beach/) (about 1 mile).

### Can James Lau test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. James Lau 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 James Lau charge for a Clean Truck Check?

James Lau has not published prices with us; call (714) 756-9063 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 James Lau a CARB-credentialed tester?

James Lau 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

- **[Clean Truck Check Authority](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/clean-truck-check-authority-huntington-beach/)** — 16861 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 — (714) 603-3839 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Diesel emission testing one](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/diesel-emission-testing-one-huntington-beach/)** — 7021 Betty Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 — (760) 905-1418 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Easy Smog](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/easy-smog-huntington-beach/)** — 17922 Gothard St Suite A 5, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 — (661) 718-7307 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Rithy Mok](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/rithy-mok-huntington-beach/)** — Huntington Beach, CA 92649 — (562) 668-1442 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Clean Carb Experts](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/clean-carb-experts-westminster/)** — 13872 Iowa St, Westminster, CA 92683 — (714) 356-8410 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Dennis Luu](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/dennis-luu-westminster/)** — Westminster, CA 92683 — (714) 705-9984 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.