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Álvaro needs my taxi repaired to get back to work in Ciudad de México
Álvaro's my taxi is Álvaro's only source of income and needs a radiator and cooling system replacement costing $550.
🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Mexico1,550 views
I make my living with my taxi. 3 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $550. Without the vehicle I earn nothing.
I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask.
I support my family of five. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $550 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $360
• Labor charges: $110
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $40
• Towing and inspection: $40
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Álvaro
Updates from Álvaro
Small update. $180 so far, I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
Quick update: $125 raised so far (23%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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