It's actually a cry for help from the car itself. It no longer wishes to be filled with kids who have sticky hands, and its transmission shudders at the thought that maggots might thrive somewhere within the car.
Cars have feelings too.... I think hers is depressed because it feels abused, "dirty", and neglected, and is probably thinking of suicide - starting with the transmission - after all, its the fastest way to get her out of the car.

I feel bad for the car. I really do.

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09 Jetta TDI
1985 300D