After a series of unfortunate events, my car has developed a severe transmission problem that needs to be fixed urgently so I can commute to work. The car is called Eddie. I love her like a cowboy loves his horse. The idea of not driving her ever again genuinely brings me to tears. She has been with me through so many important experiences and I feel connected to her in a way that's hard to just turn off.

She is a high mileage vehicle (~182k miles). See, a high mileage vehicle should not have new transmission fluid, the grit in the older fluid helps to grip the worn down gears and keep the transmission working properly. Unfortunately, she had a significant leak, which can cause a variety of problems in a vehicle with higher miles. In addition to that, I had to add new transmission fluid, effectively giving my 2010 model a disastrous transmission fluid change. Alas, a car needs transmission fluid.

Unfortunately for me, the worst has happened and my transmission is in need of significant repairs. If you know a thing or two about cars, you'd know that a transmission rebuild is one of the most expensive repairs you can have the misfortune of needing. I've managed to find a shop that will fix it for $3,000-4,800 depending on the parts needed. This is the best deal I'm going to get, but I also don't have upwards of $5,000 laying around. I make around $2,000 or so a month that all goes right to paying bills. I'm already up to my ears in debt and I can't afford to tank my credit right before I move, seeing as landlords are picky. I also don't think a trade in for a new vehicle is possible, especially when Kelley Blue Book values my car in the same price range as the transmission fix.

So, I think I'm just gonna have to fix the car. And I can't afford it. But I can't afford a new one. And I can't afford to Uber/Lyft to work. And public transportation is not an option. And I can't afford not to work. I've been working to the bone and doing all I can to help myself, but I've fallen into a very deep hole and I just can't pull myself up and further without help. So this is me, asking for help, again.

Thank you to anyone who will be willing to help by sharing or donating. It would mean the world.