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Brooks needs my school-run minibus repaired to get back to work in Newport
Without my school-run minibus Brooks can't work; a $1,250 repair would put him back on the road.
🇬🇧 Newport, Wales, United Kingdom2,159 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 12 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,250. 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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 $1,250 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $580
• Labor charges: $340
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $220
• Towing and inspection: $110
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Brooks
Quick update: $264 raised so far (21%). the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 21% thanks to 5 of you. I made the first payment toward gearbox replacement. More news soon.
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Hope you get there. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Newport.
Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Newport. Hope you're open again soon.
Good luck, Brooks. Shared this with my family
Good luck, Brooks. Hope the shop reopens soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Bergamo.
Best of luck, Brooks. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 22 people at work. Take care!
keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless
Stay strong, Brooks. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Keep going, Brooks. Hope the shop reopens soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Keep going, Brooks. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted.
So sorry you're going through this, Brooks. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Brooks. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 33 people at work. All the best.