---
title: "Stellar Mechanic — Clean Truck Check, Santee, CA"
description: "Stellar Mechanic in Santee, CA is on CARB's Clean Truck Check tester list. Offers mobile testing, OBD testing. Phone, address and nearby testers."
url: "https://ctcfinder.com/tester/stellar-mechanic-santee/"
updated: "2026-11-01"
publisher: "CTC Finder (independent directory, not affiliated with CARB)"
---

# Stellar Mechanic

Clean Truck Check tester in Santee, 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 | 10054 Prospect Ave Suite I, Santee, CA 92071 |
| County | San Diego County |
| Phone | (858) 717-1550 |
| Mobile testing | Yes |
| OBD testing | Yes |
| Smoke opacity (non-OBD) | No |
| Motorhomes | No |
| Credentialed testers | 1 |
| Last verified | 2026-11-01 |

## Which trucks Stellar Mechanic 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 | Not listed |

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is Audra Friedland in El Cajon, about 4 miles away. [See listing](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/audra-friedland-el-cajon/).

## Clean Truck Check testers in San Diego County

Stellar Mechanic 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 Santee itself there are 6 listed businesses, 6 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 Stellar Mechanic offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Stellar Mechanic 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 Stellar Mechanic test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Stellar Mechanic does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is [Audra Friedland](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/audra-friedland-el-cajon/) (about 4 miles). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

### How much does Stellar Mechanic charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Stellar Mechanic has not published prices with us; call (858) 717-1550 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 Stellar Mechanic a CARB-credentialed tester?

Stellar Mechanic 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

- **[Ashley Welsh](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/ashley-welsh-santee/)** — Santee, CA 92071 — (619) 539-9933 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[IBN San Diego](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/ibn-san-diego-santee/)** — Santee, CA 92071 — (619) 844-1123 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[San Diego CARB Check](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/san-diego-carb-check-santee/)** — Santee, CA 92071 — (619) 201-9426 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing.
- **[Smith](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/smith-santee/)** — 11418 Woodside Ave N, Santee, CA 92071 — (619) 843-1464 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[TD Clean Truck Check](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/td-clean-truck-check-santee/)** — Santee, CA 92071 — (619) 357-6460 — 1 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, motorhome testing.
- **[Audra Friedland](https://ctcfinder.com/tester/audra-friedland-el-cajon/)** — El Cajon, CA 92020 — (619) 419-4380 — 4 mi. Services: mobile testing, OBD testing, smoke opacity (non-OBD) testing, motorhome testing.