The Current conflicts in the book The Car by Gary Paulsen would be Terry Anders was left by his parents and all he has is a car to assemble in his fathers garage. The cars name is cat. Terry is also heading out to meet his uncle which he has never met before. His uncle lives in portland and terry is traveling from cleveland. On the way to ortland Terry meets this vietnam war veteran and his name is Waylon. Waylon is helping Terry get to portland and is keeping him safe from danger. there are some conflicts in the book The car by Gary Paulsen.