Just bought my car -potential problems?

[Lilyofthevalley]

So I just bought my car about a month ago, but because of a bad transmission I have been unable to drive it. I know that the other belts (alternator, power steering) have been replaced recently. However the guy I bought the car from does not know if/when the timing belt has been replaced. The car has 155k on it. This is only my second car and my first one had the timing belt replaced. What should I be looking for? Mechanics are not my thing, but I really don't want to lose my car, because of my lack of education.

[skrap]

Honestly if you dont know if it has been replaced then get it replaced ASAP.. You dont want it snapping on you...

[raks_22]

which year is?

[peanotation]

with that kind of sketchy service history, i would do a complete timing/balance shaft belt job right away. replace all the tensioners and pulleys, replace the water pump, do an oil change, coolant change, and check the power steering fluid. also run a compression check if you want to rest easy at night