Ron Ramies Inc

Clean Truck Check tester in Portola Valley, CA (San Mateo County).

Ron Ramies Inc appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers. It lists mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing. Mobile testing means the tester can come to your yard or job site.

Location
115 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA 94028
County
San Mateo County
Phone
(650) 400-2116
Mobile testing
Yes — comes to your yard
OBD testing
Yes
Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
No
Motorhomes
Yes
Credentialed testers
1
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 and any mobile trip fee. Typical published prices for an OBD test are $50–$135 per vehicle (see cost guide).

Which trucks Ron Ramies Inc can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Ron Ramies Inc lists on CARB's tester list:

Your vehicleTest requiredThis tester
Diesel, model year 2013 or newerOBD scanYes
Alternative fuel (natural gas, propane), 2018 or newerOBD scanYes
Diesel, model year 2012 or older (no OBD)Smoke opacity test (SAE J1667) plus visual inspectionNot listed
California-registered motorhomeSame test as above by engine year, once a yearYes

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is TJF Solutions in Menlo Park, about 6 miles away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in San Mateo County

Ron Ramies Inc is one of 31 testing businesses in San Mateo County on CARB's public tester list. 27 of them offer mobile testing and 17 do smoke opacity tests. All testers in San Mateo 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 Ron Ramies Inc 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 Ron Ramies Inc offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Ron Ramies 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 Ron Ramies Inc test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Ron Ramies Inc does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is TJF Solutions (about 6 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

How much does Ron Ramies Inc charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Ron Ramies Inc has not published prices with us; call (650) 400-2116 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 Ron Ramies Inc a CARB-credentialed tester?

Ron Ramies 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 near Portola Valley

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.

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