history: My transmission went out in my car. My dad loaned me $500 to get it fixed. 
current: My transmission went out in my car at the worst possible time. No way could I afford to get it replaced or rebuilt. My dad was able to loan me $500 to get the new transmission, and my step dad was able to put it in.
next: So is it working now? I need atransmission for an old volvo. I'm saving for a new car instead.