By Eric Meltzer
Catastrophe can relate to so many things in life, from health issues to employment to car trouble. In the grand scheme of things, car problems really don't seem life-altering until it happens to you and suddenly, you're faced with no way to get to work, or the grocery store, or any other important errand. Maybe not life-altering but certainly lifestyle-altering.
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