VZ2

Clean Truck Check tester in Merced, CA (Merced County).

VZ2 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
3061 Marie Ct, Merced, CA 95340
County
Merced County
Phone
(209) 765-8438
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 VZ2 can test

The test CARB requires depends on the engine's fuel and model year. Based on the services VZ2 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 Jnava Mobile Opacity Inspections in Merced, about 1 mile away. See listing.

Clean Truck Check testers in Merced County

VZ2 is one of 40 testing businesses in Merced County on CARB's public tester list. 35 of them offer mobile testing and 12 do smoke opacity tests. In Merced itself there are 13 listed businesses, 12 of them mobile. All testers in Merced 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 VZ2 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 VZ2 offer mobile Clean Truck Check testing?

Yes. VZ2 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 VZ2 test a 2012 or older diesel truck?

VZ2 does not list smoke opacity testing, which older non-OBD diesel trucks need. The nearest listed tester that does is Jnava Mobile Opacity Inspections (about 1 mile). Trucks from 2013 on get an OBD scan instead.

How much does VZ2 charge for a Clean Truck Check?

VZ2 has not published prices with us; call (209) 765-8438 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 VZ2 a CARB-credentialed tester?

VZ2 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 Merced

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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