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title: "Robert Nickel — Clean Truck Check, Irvine, CA | CTC Finder"
description: "Robert Nickel in Irvine, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list with 2 credentialed testers. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/robert-nickel-irvine/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Robert Nickel

Clean Truck Check tester in Irvine, 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 | Irvine, CA 92618 |
| County | Orange County |
| Phone | (949) 837-8736 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 2 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Robert Nickel 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 | Yes |

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is CARB Compliance Tester in Irvine, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/carb-compliance-tester-irvine/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in Orange County

Robert Nickel 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 Irvine itself there are 7 listed businesses, 6 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 Robert Nickel offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Robert Nickel 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 Robert Nickel test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Robert Nickel does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [CARB Compliance Tester](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/carb-compliance-tester-irvine/) (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Robert Nickel charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Robert Nickel has not published prices with us; call (949) 837-8736 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 Robert Nickel a CARB-credentialed tester?

Robert Nickel appears on CARB's public Clean Truck Check tester list with 2 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 nearby

- **[CARB Compliance Tester](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/carb-compliance-tester-irvine/)** — Irvine, CA 92618 — (916) 753-6509 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Larry Backstrom](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/larry-backstrom-irvine/)** — Irvine, CA 92618 — (949) 309-3737 — 1 mi. Services: not listed.
- **[Angelita Bernal Velasco](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/angelita-bernal-velasco-irvine/)** — Irvine, CA 92619 — (949) 300-6207 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Abdel jalal Lazim](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/abdel-jalal-lazim-irvine/)** — Irvine, CA 92620 — (949) 344-0124 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Acatrucking](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/acatrucking-lake-forest/)** — 22551 Overlake Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630 — (626) 715-3763 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Elite Automotive Services](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/elite-automotive-services-lake-forest/)** — 26801 Vista Ter, Lake Forest, CA 92630 — (714) 319-5003 — 3 mi. Services: OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.