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 ?
Answer: The narrator is upset because he blames others for not maintaining roads .None of the above choices .The narrator is upset because he blames himself for the wear and tear .The narrator is upset because he blames himself for the poor conditions .