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

# Star Smog Check San Diego

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 | 5075 Federal Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92102 |
| County | San Diego County |
| Phone | (619) 576-2613 |
| Mobile testing | No |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | Yes |
| Motorhomes | Yes |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Star Smog Check San Diego 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 |

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

Star Smog Check San Diego 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 Star Smog Check San Diego 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 Star Smog Check San Diego test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Yes. Star Smog Check San Diego 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 Star Smog Check San Diego charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Star Smog Check San Diego has not published prices with us; call (619) 576-2613 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 Star Smog Check San Diego a CARB-credentialed tester?

Star Smog Check San Diego 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.
- **[San Diego Smog and Automotive](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/san-diego-smog-and-automotive-san-diego/)** — 2250 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 — (619) 480-4282 — 1 mi. Services: OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Rodolfo Rodriguez](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/rodolfo-rodriguez-san-diego/)** — San Diego, CA 92104 — (760) 620-4316 — 2 mi. Services: mobile testing, 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 — 4 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 — 4 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 — 4 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.