Torres Auto Smog

Clean Truck Check tester in Salinas, CA (Monterey County).

Torres Auto Smog appears on CARB's public list of credentialed Clean Truck Check testers. It lists mobile testing, OBD testing. Mobile testing means the tester can come to your yard or job site.

Location
369 E Market St, Salinas, CA 93901
County
Monterey County
Phone
(831) 287-7646
Mobile testing
Yes — comes to your yard
OBD testing
Yes
Smoke opacity (non-OBD)
No
Motorhomes
No
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 Torres Auto Smog can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services Torres Auto Smog 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 A1 Mobile Service Inc in Salinas, about 1 mile away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in Monterey County

Torres Auto Smog is one of 37 testing businesses in Monterey County on CARB's public tester list. 33 of them offer mobile testing and 11 do smoke opacity tests. In Salinas itself there are 21 listed businesses, 18 of them mobile. All testers in Monterey 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 Torres Auto Smog 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 Torres Auto Smog offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. Torres Auto Smog 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 Torres Auto Smog test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

Torres Auto Smog does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is A1 Mobile Service Inc (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

How much does Torres Auto Smog charge for a Clean Truck Check?

Torres Auto Smog has not published prices with us; call (831) 287-7646 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 Torres Auto Smog a CARB-credentialed tester?

Torres Auto Smog 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 Salinas

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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