Ten years of memories were reflected in the rearview mirror as I stood in my driveway. A metallic blue relic from my youth, my dependable sedan was nearing the end of its useful life. In its tattered back seat, I had driven it through blizzards, across state lines for numerous road trips, and even welcomed […]

I never imagined that I would need to write an article about this, but here I am. Owning a car that has turned into a burden rather than a blessing is an odd situation. For many years, my car—let's refer to her as "Betsy"—was my reliable companion. We had taken numerous road trips, negotiated traffic […]

I've always been one to value a good deal, particularly when it means getting rid of something I don't need and making a little extra money. I knew it was time when my reliable old sedan began to show signs of wear and tear, such as an excessive number of dashboard warning lights, an unidentifiable […]

Every time I check my reliable horse's odometer, my heart sinks a little. It has taken me down the winding roads of the North Shore, across the vast stretches of the prairie, and through innumerable Minnesota winters. However, as the numbers continue to rise, the thought of selling it becomes more and more prominent in […]

The old clunker in my driveway, which has been more decoration than a means of transportation for months, has been on my mind lately. The paint is faded, there's a suspicious rattle that sounds more like a bag of wrenches than an engine, and the interior has a subtle French fry smell. To be honest, […]

I am aware of your thoughts. It's just taking up space, that clunker in your driveway that has been a continual source of mild annoyance and perhaps even some embarrassment. It is rusting away, drawing mosquitoes, and adding to the overall "neglect" aesthetic that you are attempting to counter. You've undoubtedly thought about taking it […]

As I sit here thinking about all the different ways I can earn a little extra money, I can't help but stare at my junk car, which is a rusting hulk in my driveway. Its best days are long gone, but it has undoubtedly been a faithful companion. Right now, it's just taking up room […]

I've owned a good number of cars during my seemingly endless driving career. A few were just, some were beasts, and some were beauties. clutter. My focus today is on that final category because I want to discuss a topic that many of us deal with: getting rid of a car that has seen better […]

Even though I've always been a bit of a sentimentalist, practicality eventually wins out when it comes to my old clunker. My cherished, rusty friend, a 2005 Honda Civic that has endured more Minnesota winters than I would like to acknowledge, is finally nearing the end of its useful life. The rust is blossoming into […]

My garage is evidence that I've always been a bit of a pack rat. My old minivan, a remnant of a bygone era, is tucked away in the dark, dusty corners next to abandoned bicycles and piles of old magazines. Its once-bright paint has faded and streaked, it hasn't been used in years, & it […]