Bachelor's degree chemical engineers usually have their first job related to chemical, pharmaceutical, or biotech operations. This work may be in the field or in an office. Some young engineers work for contracting firms and may be involved in plant design, start-up, troubleshooting, or validation.
7. Get a pre-inspection. In some states, smog check stations will do a less expensive pre-inspection that shows if a car will pass or fail without officially recording the results with the state's registry of motor vehicles. If an owner knows the car is borderline, this might be a good idea, says Asmerian.
Why can't You Sell a Car in California with a Smog Certificate After 90 Days of Obtaining it? The state DMV provides guidelines for selling cars that are more than four model years old with a California smog certificate. The DMV states that the effective period for a smog certificate is 90 days. Beyond that, a smog certificate will not be effective for selling the car. The intention of this law is to provide for ensuring that cars sold to new owners have been recently inspected for emissions.