two front tires: $305
new ball joint + alignment: $420
street parking permit: $25
ticket for parking in a spot blocked off for construction: $20
cash needed to pick up car from tow yard: $90
friend who will drive you to the creepiest corner of the town so you can retrieve your car from the tow yard and walks in with you to make sure you make it out alive (and also discusses the possibilities and probabilities of what it would look like if you sold your car because it’s from 1999 and most likely not worth the aforementioned costs and aggravation and heartache): PRICELESS.
Abigail Mumford 
Ugh. What a PITA. Thank goodness for good friends! :)
major PITA indeed. monday definitely beat me yesterday.
Looking forward to your next mumbling titled automotive success!
don’t hold your breath…
What a good friend indeed! Hoping the days since have been better!
well, my car hasn’t been towed since, so yes, things are looking up!