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Arthur needs my delivery van repaired to get back to work in São Paulo
Arthur drives for a living in São Paulo, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
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I make my living with my delivery van. 6 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $550 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $310
• Labor charges: $95
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $95
• Towing and inspection: $50
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Arthur
Updates from Arthur
Small update. $221 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($91). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for radiator and cooling system replacement is now scheduled.
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Thanks for sharing this, Arthur. This could happen to any of us. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Take care.
thanks for sharing this, Arthur. Small businesses are the heart of São Paulo. Hope you're open again soon
Thanks for sharing this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best
you're not alone, Arthur. Hope you get there. Take care.
Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Kakamega but we're thinking of you. God bless