The Smog GUY

Clean Truck Check tester in Salida, CA (Stanislaus County).

The Smog GUY appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers. It lists OBD testing, motorhome testing.

Location
5652 Pirrone Rd, Salida, CA 95368
County
Stanislaus County
Phone
(209) 812-5206
Mobile testing
No (test at the shop)
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. Typical published prices for an OBD test are $50–$135 per vehicle (see cost guide).

Which trucks The Smog GUY can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services The Smog GUY 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 yearYes

For a 2012 or older diesel, the nearest listed tester with smoke opacity testing is Amador Castaneda in Salida, about 1 mile away. See listing.

If you need a tester at your yard, the nearest listed tester that offers mobile testing is Amador Castaneda in Salida, about 1 mile away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in Stanislaus County

The Smog GUY is one of 53 testing businesses in Stanislaus County on CARB's public tester list. 47 of them offer mobile testing and 22 do smoke opacity tests. All testers in Stanislaus 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 The Smog GUY 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 The Smog GUY 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 Amador Castaneda (about 1 mile).

Can The Smog GUY test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

The Smog GUY does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is Amador Castaneda (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

How much does The Smog GUY charge for a Clean Truck Check?

The Smog GUY has not published prices with us; call (209) 812-5206 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 The Smog GUY a CARB-credentialed tester?

The Smog GUY 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 Salida

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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