Q: Hey I have a problem
Ok I understand now for sure that driving is a privilege. But it does cost no matter what. After getting tags for this year new brakes reinsurance and all this month my power seat just fucked me it's not a big deal but I do not want to be driving like I have a low rider
My car has 147000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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