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I am disabled and a single mom in Columbia, North Carolina. I can pay ALL my bills barely but I do it on my own. I do not need a free car as I was able to purchase a very good used car for $2000.00 while I was able to work. I am NOT looking for something that I can obtain on my own with hard work. I am simply looking for a little help. Our ONLY transportation in a very rural area is a car that cannot be driven because it needs a tie rod and/or ball joint which was quoted $400 to $500 to fix. Car runs absolutely perfect and VERY economical but has sat in the driveway for two years because I cannot afford to have it properly fixed. I simply do not have Anything left over after paying my utilities. I continue to maintain it while it sits, making sure it is clean and has all fluids and maintain insurance on it despite not being able to drive it. I had purchased a new tire 2 yrs ago thinking that was the issue but it wasnt. I was able to take it to a friend who is also a licensed mechanic who said the loud thumping noise while driving was the tie rod/ball joint and that I had to take it off the road as it was unsafe until fixed. I just need it to be drivable so I can get my kids to where they need to go and get to grocery store in town. Have relied on various friends for ride to store when they go out but we live in very rural area so it is not possible sometimes. I have title to car which I purchased 4 yrs ago while I still was able to work part time. Please, I know you are out of our area but if you can give any advice at all, we would be so greatful. I am at my wits end as to what to do and would like to be able to get to my kid's schools to volunteer and to attend their various events. Both of my children are VERY smart and very active with school activities (my daughter is in 4th grade and in the Acedemically Gifted class) It saddens me so much when I cannot see their activities or take my daughter anywhere. I am very proud of both of them and only wish to be there for them. My son is looking for a job after school in town(he will be a senior 2011-2012) and will help me maintain the vehicle once he is working but I want his senior year to be a priority so he can graduate. Thank you so much for your time, and God Bless You. for all that you do