He had seen you trying to fix your car, trying to make it work all morning and overhead you talking to a mechanic.

"$300?!" You said as you leaned on your car hood, your hand rubbing your temples. "You haven't even seen the car... But... Jesus... I'll call you later, okay?" You said to the mechanic before you hanged up.

"They're trying to rip you off with that price." Joel said as he walked over. He was your neighbor next door. You two didn't really knew each other, it was rare to even say hi. "May I?" Joel asked, offering to help with your car.