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Jacson6

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28. Yes I know how it is

Reply to CountAllVotes (Original post)

Tue May 6, 2025, 04:12 PM

May 2025

I became disabled and I couldn't afford the car maintenance and sky high CA insurance for just liability. I've been riding the bus for years. It takes a little extra work, but I no longer have a empty check book on the day after pay day.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] CountAllVotes May 2025 OP

I'm sorry you're going through this. yardwork May 2025 #1

So much for my "Golden Years" CountAllVotes May 2025 #3

I live in rural Mass. There are local groups that offer rides and other services for free. erronis May 2025 #15

Thank you! If I find out any other helpful sites, I'll post along w/ yours on this message stream... SWBTATTReg May 2025 #19

Yes, that is here too CountAllVotes May 2025 #21

Congrats on dumping your nightmare car! SheltieLover May 2025 #2

Yep, its gone CountAllVotes May 2025 #5

So many of us are having to face tough choices. pandr32 May 2025 #4

no kidding CountAllVotes May 2025 #6

I hope there is transit nearby. pandr32 May 2025 #9

I live in a rural area CountAllVotes May 2025 #10

Check that "senior citizen place" out. pandr32 May 2025 #11

I've been alone for 3 years now CountAllVotes May 2025 #12

I get it. pandr32 May 2025 #17

I do not have a cell phone CountAllVotes May 2025 #23

You need to look out for yourself. pandr32 May 2025 #30

yes, I have a land line phone CountAllVotes May 2025 #31

Are you eligible for Medicaid? Mountain Mule May 2025 #18

Yes, Medi-Cal/Medicaid partnership CountAllVotes May 2025 #26

So sorry... EarthAbides May 2025 #7

The bank that financed it knew CountAllVotes May 2025 #8

Maybe you should alert your State's elder care abuse hotline or fraud hotline, there could be others like you that have SWBTATTReg May 2025 #24

There is a complaint on the BBB website about them CountAllVotes May 2025 #25

Gotta do what you gotta do... Wounded Bear May 2025 #13

I have some help CountAllVotes May 2025 #14

Giving up a car can be a huge decision. Joinfortmill May 2025 #16

I may get another one CountAllVotes May 2025 #20

Wish i was closer gay texan May 2025 #22

the former lanscape guy told me that CountAllVotes May 2025 #27

Yes I know how it is Jacson6 May 2025 #28

Maybe a scooter would work? CountAllVotes May 2025 #29

Not in CA. you are still required to have insurance and the rates are the same or worse. Jacson6 May 2025 #32

I am still insured until Sept. 2025 CountAllVotes May 2025 #33