conv: My friend went out of his way to pick me up from work after my car broke down. I can't thank him enough. My car broke down yesterday but luckily my friend was able to pick me up from work while it was in the shop. I think I'm going to take him to a nice restaurant to say thanks. Aw I am sorry that happened to you. I hope the repair didn't cost you too much!  It was just the carburetor_comma_ which is supposed to be an easy fix. I'm so glad I wasn't stranded at my office. Ah I see. Something similar happened to my brother too recently while he was picking me up_comma_ so we were stuck at a coffee shop parking lot for several hours. 