Jesus H. Christ!! I already said I wasn't driving the car, so I'm not sure whose life I'm saving here. IF I knew what was wrong with the car, I could get a friend and make the drive, get the jack and any other specific tool I have at my parent's house that would help me with the job. As well as order the parts needed and hopefully have an efficient home fix. IF I don't know what's wrong with it, and/or it's something above an apartment parking lot fix, then I'd take it to the shop. The designation between the two is what I'm trying to find out, and at this point it's obvious that I've gotten all the help and suggestions I can get and now I just have a couple of nincompoops picking at the bones of my carcass of a question. No personal offense to you, but seriously, I didn't ask for your opinion of my situation, I asked if you had any idea or experience of what could be the matter with my car.
"I will SLAP you in the mouth, I'm NEIL DIAMOND!"
What are you waiting for then take it somewhere so they can lift it and find the problem.