---
title: "Lara's Auto Repair Inc — Clean Truck Check, Santa Barbara, CA"
description: "Lara's Auto Repair Inc in Santa Barbara, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing. Phone, address and nearby testers."
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/laras-auto-repair-inc-santa-barbara/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Lara's Auto Repair Inc

Clean Truck Check tester in Santa Barbara, CA (Santa Barbara 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 | 619 E Gutierrez St Ste D, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Phone | (805) 895-9923 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Lara's Auto Repair Inc 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 | Not listed |
| California-registered motorhome | Same test as above by engine year, once a year | Not listed |

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is Abbott's Custom in Santa Barbara, about 2 miles away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/abbotts-custom-santa-barbara/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Santa Barbara County

Lara's Auto Repair Inc is one of 31 testing businesses in Santa Barbara County on CARB's public tester list. 30 of them offer mobile testing and 13 do smoke opacity tests. In Santa Barbara itself there are 5 listed businesses, 5 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 Lara's Auto Repair Inc offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Lara's Auto Repair Inc 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 Lara's Auto Repair Inc test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Lara's Auto Repair Inc does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Abbott's Custom](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/abbotts-custom-santa-barbara/) (about 2 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Lara's Auto Repair Inc charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Lara's Auto Repair Inc has not published prices with us; call (805) 895-9923 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 Lara's Auto Repair Inc a CARB-credentialed tester?

Lara's Auto Repair Inc 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

- **[Abbott's Custom](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/abbotts-custom-santa-barbara/)** — Santa Barbara, CA 93101 — (805) 331-8130 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Bob Pour](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/bob-pour-santa-barbara/)** — Santa Barbara, CA 93101 — (805) 259-7300 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Eric's Mobile Repair](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/erics-mobile-repair-santa-barbara/)** — Santa Barbara, CA 93160 — (805) 448-7787 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Joshua Moore](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/joshua-moore-santa-barbara/)** — Santa Barbara, CA 93105 — (805) 331-5039 — 8 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Bradley Rhodes](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/bradley-rhodes-ventura/)** — Ventura, CA 93001 — (951) 203-7174 — 19 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Clean Planet Smog Check](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/clean-planet-smog-check-ventura/)** — 1050 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001 — (805) 403-8721 — 19 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.