history: My car broke down yesterday and they say it might be the transmission. If so, I'd need a new car and that's hard to do right now My car broke down yesterday and the mechanics say it might be the transmission :( Oh no! Sorry to hear that. How are you planning to get it fixed?
current: Well, I'd have to dip into savings to finance a new car...but that's rough right now when I'm moving apartments
next: Ah, I see. Well I hope you figure it out soon. You need a way to get around town!