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title: "San Diego Smog and Automotive — Clean Truck Check, San Diego, CA"
description: "San Diego Smog and Automotive in San Diego, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers OBD testing, motorhome testing. Phone, address and nearby…"
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/san-diego-smog-and-automotive-san-diego/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# San Diego Smog and Automotive

Clean Truck Check tester in San Diego, CA (San Diego 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 | 2250 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 |
| County | San Diego County |
| Phone | (619) 480-4282 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks San Diego Smog and Automotive 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 Star Smog Check San Diego in San Diego, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/star-smog-check-san-diego-san-diego/).

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Jorge Delatorre in San Diego, about 1 mile away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jorge-delatorre-san-diego/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in San Diego County

San Diego Smog and Automotive is one of 178 testing businesses in San Diego County on CARB's public tester list. 157 of them offer mobile testing and 91 do smoke opacity tests. In San Diego itself there are 42 listed businesses, 30 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 San Diego Smog and Automotive offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Not according to CARB's tester list; plan to bring the truck to the tester. The nearest listed mobile tester is [Jorge Delatorre](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jorge-delatorre-san-diego/) (about 1 mile).

### Can San Diego Smog and Automotive test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

San Diego Smog and Automotive does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Star Smog Check San Diego](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/star-smog-check-san-diego-san-diego/) (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does San Diego Smog and Automotive charge for a Clean Truck Check?

San Diego Smog and Automotive has not published prices with us; call (619) 480-4282 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 San Diego Smog and Automotive a CARB-credentialed tester?

San Diego Smog and Automotive 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

- **[Jorge Delatorre](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/jorge-delatorre-san-diego/)** — San Diego, CA 92113 — (619) 261-3883 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Star Smog Check San Diego](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/star-smog-check-san-diego-san-diego/)** — 5075 Federal Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92102 — (619) 576-2613 — 1 mi. Services: OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Darren Bicknel](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/darren-bicknel-national-city/)** — National City, CA 91950 — (858) 462-6225 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Keith Ryg](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/keith-ryg-national-city/)** — National City, CA 91950 — (619) 389-9006 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Peter Oshana](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/peter-oshana-national-city/)** — National City, CA 91950 — (619) 820-6051 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Q&E Auto REG](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/q-and-e-auto-reg-national-city/)** — 1031 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950 — (619) 874-6131 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.