Let’s just say that I didn’t mesh well with the first car that I ever owned. I drove a 2001 silver Monte Carlo. This large chunk of American steel was difficult to maneuver, with a large rear end, which led to backing into some objects more than a few times. It was also very difficult for me to see over the steering wheel. But she got me from one place to another, and when owning a vehicle, what else could you really want.

One spring day, I left work during the middle of the week, excited about the warmer weather, the arrival of summer and an upcoming trip back home from Maryland to Southwestern Pennsylvania.  All of these thoughts went out the window when I tried to start my car.

“HUMMMM”

“SHHHHHH”

All the gauges on my dashboard started...

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