M, He is struggling. The car is his only possession and that's why he won't let you have it for any length of time. It's the last thread to his past. It's unfortunate that he can't see the light of day yet, but he will in time.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.