Context: As a result of two years of hard service on awful roads , the tie - rod ends and front shocks needed replacing when I got the car back in ' 06 . Beyond that , it 's needed front rotors , pads all around , and a water pump . I ' m pretty good about oil changes every 3 - 4 K , and while the water pump was out I asked for a fresh serpentine belt .
Question: Why may the narrator be frustrated with all the necessary auto repairs ?
Option 0: The narrator is upset because he blames himself for the poor conditions .
Option 1: The narrator is upset because the repairs are due to poorly maintained roads .
Option 2: The narrator is upset because he blames himself for the wear and tear .
Option 3: None of the above choices .
Answer: 1