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 ?
Options:
0. The narrator is upset because he blames himself for the poor conditions .
1. The narrator is upset because the repairs are due to poorly maintained roads .
2. The narrator is upset because he blames himself for the wear and tear .
3. None of the above choices .
Answer: 1

Question: Why may the narrator be frustrated with all the necessary auto repairs ?
Options:
0. The narrator is upset because he blames others for not maintaining roads .
1. None of the above choices .
2. The narrator is upset because he blames himself for the wear and tear .
3. The narrator is upset because he blames himself for the poor conditions .
Answer: 0