article_snippet: Minneapolis (CNN)Unexpected car repairs can blow anyone's budget.
article_snippet: But when you're struggling to make ends meet, the impact can extend well beyond your bank account.
article_snippet: And when I really thought about this, going to school is nothing compared to people who are trying to raise their kids on minimum wage, who are living with a broken-down car in subzero weather.
article_snippet: For many people, having a car that works and that is safe holds the rest of the pieces together.