Shorties clean test
Clean Truck Check tester in Lancaster, CA (Los Angeles County).
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Motorhomes
Shorties clean test 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
- 44719 Aspen St, Lancaster, CA 93535
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (760) 881-9907
- 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 Shorties clean test can test
The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Shorties clean test lists on CARB's tester list:
| 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 Automated Technologies in Lancaster, about 1 mile away. See listing.
Clean Truck Check testers in Los Angeles County
Shorties clean test is one of 516 testing businesses in Los Angeles County on CARB's public tester list. 465 of them offer mobile testing and 190 do smoke opacity tests. In Lancaster itself there are 16 listed businesses, 16 of them mobile. All testers in Los Angeles 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 Shorties clean test 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 Shorties clean test offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?
Yes. Shorties clean test 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 Shorties clean test test a 2012 or older diesel truck?
Shorties clean test does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is Automated Technologies (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.
How much does Shorties clean test charge for a Clean Truck Check?
Shorties clean test has not published prices with us; call (760) 881-9907 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 Shorties clean test a CARB-credentialed tester?
Shorties clean test 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 Lancaster
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Automated Technologies
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
-
Dieseltronics Equipment Repair
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
-
Fletchers diesel
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
-
H&P Clean Truck Check
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Motorhomes
-
Kenneth Kline
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
-
Premiss LLC
- Mobile testing
- OBD test
- Smoke opacity
- Motorhomes
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.