---
title: "Miguel Garcia-Villanueva — Clean Truck Check, Merced, CA"
description: "Miguel Garcia-Villanueva in Merced, 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/miguel-garcia-villanueva-merced/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Miguel Garcia-Villanueva

Clean Truck Check tester in Merced, CA (Merced 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 | Merced, CA 95341 |
| County | Merced County |
| Phone | (209) 355-6459 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Miguel Garcia-Villanueva 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 David Biorato in Merced, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/david-biorato-merced/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Merced County

Miguel Garcia-Villanueva is one of 40 testing businesses in Merced County on CARB's public tester list. 35 of them offer mobile testing and 12 do smoke opacity tests. In Merced 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 Miguel Garcia-Villanueva offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Miguel Garcia-Villanueva 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 Miguel Garcia-Villanueva test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Miguel Garcia-Villanueva does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [David Biorato](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/david-biorato-merced/) (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Miguel Garcia-Villanueva charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Miguel Garcia-Villanueva has not published prices with us; call (209) 355-6459 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 Miguel Garcia-Villanueva a CARB-credentialed tester?

Miguel Garcia-Villanueva 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

- **[Alden Hansard](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/alden-hansard-merced/)** — Merced, CA 95341 — (209) 777-3842 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Best Electric](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/best-electric-merced/)** — 2160 Wardrobe Ave, Merced, CA 95341 — (209) 600-5568 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[David Biorato](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/david-biorato-merced/)** — Merced, CA 95341 — (350) 204-9765 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Luis Nunez Rivas](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/luis-nunez-rivas-merced/)** — Merced, CA 95341 — (510) 965-3973 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[N&S Tractor Merced](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/n-and-s-tractor-merced-merced/)** — 600 State Rte 59, Merced, CA 95341 — (209) 325-5169 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Jnava Mobile Opacity Inspections](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jnava-mobile-opacity-inspections-merced/)** — 35 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340 — (209) 226-2566 — 9 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.