How Steemit got my car back on the road ~ So grateful for all your help - Thank you

Greetings,

I decided to make another a little bit different post today, it's been an amazing journey since I joined this awesome community 7 months ago. As I mentioned before, Steemit has definitely been a life changer for me, from learning new stuff about photography, writing, motaging videos... , to meeting amazing new people and motivating me every day to do something.

About two and half months ago I remembered registration is coming for my car in February that I couldn't afford myself at all. Since my life totally change last year and got used to live by myself, after I pay the bills from last month there isn't any money left for something like new shoes or a T-shirt.

Got an idea in November that just maybe I would be able to pay the registration and insurance with the help of Steemit. Because I tried to spend as little Steem power as possible I mainly used SBD and did learn a lot with trading cryptocurrencies. Was able to pay whole registration for my car with the insurance.

I'm so grateful for all your help, I really couldn't do it without you all and this amazing community. Thank you everyone for the support and help, from the bottom of my heart! <3

I also decided to share few photos of my car few days before the registration, I had to fix few stuff.

First problem was a locked brake caliper. Had to remove the wheel, unbolt brake caliper and remove brake disc.

Then I unbolted and removed the brake line from brake caliper so I was able to get it on a table, open it up and cleaned it.

Here is where it got really messy and I didn't take any more photos, but as you can see the rubber seals are worn out and I will have to do this process on both sides one more time, when I will be able to afford the seals to renew the rear brake calipers.

It's a 20 years old Volkswagen Passat with almost 400.000 kilometers. But otherwise runs great.

The second thing that I had to replace was one of control arms that was pretty much destroyed control arm, that should be a quick change, only required to unbolt two bolts, but the main bolt you can see on the photo was a real pain to get out because it was all rusted. Took me about 3 hours to get it out with a lot of hammering, heating and more hammering.

Was able to fix everything up at the end. The difference is huge.

I would like to Thank you everyone for all the help and support and of course Steemit. This wouldn't be possible without you all. As a student and having a 30km drive to school a car really makes my life a loot easier.

To be honest, I can't imagine my life without a car. Not only it makes life a lot easier, but I can also admit I'm addicted to driving, going on road trips and its the feeling of letting everyone go and just go for a drive, with many, many good old memories.

Thank you everyone again so soo much! Truly feel blessed to be a part of this awesome community and I am really grateful for everything, have a wonderful day.

Namaste

Steem on!