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Andrés needs my taxi repaired to get back to work in San Francisco

Without my taxi Andrés can't work; a $550 repair would put him back on the road.

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I make my living with my taxi. 7 weeks ago the engine head gasket 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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: • Labor charges: $300 • Towing and inspection: $75 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $175 Every share and every dollar helps. - Andrés

#livelihood #repair #driver #employment

Updates from Andrés

Thank you all. We're at 45% now ($248). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal.
We're at 26% thanks to 6 of you. the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. More news soon.

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