My old pants belt (even older since I got it “new” at Goodwill) had been looking even “worser” for wear lately; as I had found it necessary to patch some of its splitting creases with black tape ...

I'm supposed to pick up my parents from the airport at noon in my mom's car, but it won't start. When I turn the key, the engine makes a horrible ratcheting sound and won't turn over. I don't know ...