You are writing to your aunt, Susan, to ask if she can lend you her car for the weekend. Which sentence effectively combines the reason for your request with the request itself in a polite manner?
A) My car broke down. Give me your car for the weekend.
B) I need your car for the weekend because mine is broken.
C) I was hoping you might be able to lend me your car this weekend, as mine is currently in the garage for repairs.
D) Lend me your car. My car broke.
E) Your car, my weekend. Thanks.