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Beatriz needs my school-run minibus repaired to get back to work in Santos

Beatriz drives for a living in Santos, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 7 weeks.

🇧🇷 Santos, São Paulo, Brazil1,059 views
Beatriz Priscila Pinto
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Santos
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 7 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $400. 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $400 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $185 • Labor charges: $125 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $50 • Towing and inspection: $40 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Beatriz
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Beatriz

  1. Small update. $28 so far, the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. - Beatriz

  2. Update from Santos: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $8 raised so far (2%). I made the first payment toward towing and inspection. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Monica Elena De Luca

    Keep going, Beatriz. Shared this with my family. Blessings.

    • Angelo Ramos

      Sending love, Beatriz. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

      $53 raised of $400

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