When you carry a two ton jack, stands, toolbox, clutch slave cylinder rebuild kit, 1700 Peak Amp 12 Volt Jump Starter, every fluid just in case and a fully charged cellphone.

When you carry your laptop cause when your battery dies you need to set your dsmlink again.

When you hack up an exhaust shield to protect your alternator because it keeps dying and when it dies you make it home with voltmeter reading of 9volts.

When you try not to drive when its 30+ because you dont want to overheat your car.

When you set off every alarm on your street.

When your parents driveway is turning into a sand box (fluid leaks).

When you run out of space for parts and your beaters a temporary shed.

When you run out of 200k CAA tows and know you assume your bro's name.

When your parents are constantly telling you to sell your car and buy a honda.