Kearny Mesa Truck Center
Clean Truck Check tester in San Diego, CA (San Diego County).
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
Kearny Mesa Truck Center appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers with 3 credentialed testers at this business. It lists OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- Location
- 5624 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (858) 571-5495
- Mobile testing
- No (test at the shop)
- OBD testing
- Yes
- Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
- Yes
- Motorhomes
- Yes
- Credentialed testers
- 3
- 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 Kearny Mesa Truck Center can test
The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Kearny Mesa Truck Center lists on CARB's tester list:
| 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 Diesel Pollution Sol in San Diego, about 2 miles away. See listing.
Clean Truck Check testers in San Diego County
Kearny Mesa Truck Center is one of 178 testing businesses in San Diego County on CARB's public tester list. 157 of them offer mobile testing and 91 do smoke opacity tests. In San Diego itself there are 42 listed businesses, 30 of them mobile. All testers in San Diego 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 Kearny Mesa Truck 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 Kearny Mesa Truck Center 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 Diesel Pollution Sol (about 2 miles).
Can Kearny Mesa Truck Center test a 2012 or older diesel truck?
Yes. Kearny Mesa Truck 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 Kearny Mesa Truck Center charge for a Clean Truck Check?
Kearny Mesa Truck Center has not published prices with us; call (858) 571-5495 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 Kearny Mesa Truck Center a CARB-credentialed tester?
Kearny Mesa Truck Center appears on CARB's public Clean Truck Check tester list with 3 credentialed testers, 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 San Diego
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Basile Construction
- OBD test
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Caltrans Shop 11
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Diesel Pollution Sol
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
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Diesel Pollution Solutions
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
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DPS
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
-
Genesee Auto Care
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
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.