---
title: "Salinas Auto Repair — Clean Truck Check, Salinas, CA"
description: "Salinas Auto Repair in Salinas, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/salinas-auto-repair-salinas/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Salinas Auto Repair

Clean Truck Check tester in Salinas, CA (Monterey 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 | Salinas, CA 93906 |
| County | Monterey County |
| Phone | (831) 500-2254 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Salinas Auto Repair 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 | Yes |
| California-registered motorhome | Same test as above by engine year, once a year | Yes |

## Clean Truck Check testers in Monterey County

Salinas Auto Repair is one of 37 testing businesses in Monterey County on CARB's public tester list. 33 of them offer mobile testing and 11 do smoke opacity tests. In Salinas itself there are 21 listed businesses, 18 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 Salinas Auto Repair offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Salinas Auto Repair 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 Salinas Auto Repair test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Salinas Auto Repair lists smoke opacity testing, the test CARB requires for diesel trucks of model year 2012 and older (no OBD). See [OBD vs smoke opacity](https://ctcfinder.com/guide/obd-vs-smoke-opacity-test/).

### How much does Salinas Auto Repair charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Salinas Auto Repair has not published prices with us; call (831) 500-2254 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 Salinas Auto Repair a CARB-credentialed tester?

Salinas Auto Repair 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

- **[A1 smogs](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/a1-smogs-salinas/)** — 1299 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906 — (831) 322-9361 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Andrade Mobile Carbs](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/andrade-mobile-carbs-salinas/)** — 7 Christensen Ave, Salinas, CA 93906 — (831) 258-6006 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[David Rocha Ramirez](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/david-rocha-ramirez-salinas/)** — Salinas, CA 93905 — (831) 406-7857 — 3 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Rigos Automotive LLC](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/rigos-automotive-llc-prunedale/)** — 10041 Reese Circle Suite C, Prunedale, CA 93907 — (831) 595-4828 — 4 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Albert mendez](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/albert-mendez-salinas/)** — Salinas, CA 93907 — (831) 214-2139 — 4 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Avina Automotive](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/avina-automotive-salinas/)** — 7 ELLIS 1, Salinas, CA 93907 — (831) 333-6170 — 4 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.