Q: I'm about buy a 2004 chevy imapla and I want to know how I can know how I can check for the mechanical things under the hood

asked by on May 21, 2017

I am about to buy a 2004 chevy impala. I want to know how can I go about knowing if they is any mechanical issues with the car if I am not a car expert. What are the things or signs I should be cautious of?

My car has 86000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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