SPX Repairs Inc

Clean Truck Check tester in Elgin, IL.

SPX Repairs Inc appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers. It lists OBD testing.

Location
Elgin, IL 60124
Phone
(224) 239-0920
Mobile testing
No (test at the shop)
OBD testing
Yes
Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
No
Motorhomes
No
Credentialed testers
1
Last verified

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The street address is not published for this listing (mobile or home-based tester). Call to arrange the test.

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. Typical published prices for an OBD test are $50–$135 per vehicle (see cost guide).

Which trucks SPX Repairs Inc can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services SPX Repairs 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 yearNot listed

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is Golden Way in South Elgin, about 5 miles away. See listing.

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Highway Truck and Trailer in Elgin, about 5 miles away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in Illinois

SPX Repairs Inc is one of 65 testing businesses in Illinois on CARB's public tester list. 44 of them offer mobile testing and 19 do smoke opacity tests. Testers outside California.

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 SPX Repairs 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 SPX Repairs Inc 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 Highway Truck and Trailer (about 5 miles).

Can SPX Repairs Inc test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

SPX Repairs Inc does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is Golden Way (about 5 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

How much does SPX Repairs Inc charge for a Clean Truck Check?

SPX Repairs Inc has not published prices with us; call (224) 239-0920 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 SPX Repairs Inc a CARB-credentialed tester?

SPX Repairs 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 Elgin

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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