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Charlotte needs my ride-share car repaired to get back to work in Hamburg
Charlotte drives for a living in Hamburg, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 10 weeks.
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I make my living with my ride-share car. 10 weeks ago the engine head gasket 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 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 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 $1,250 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,000
• Towing and inspection: $95
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $155
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Charlotte
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Hang in there. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Wishing you peace. Small businesses are the heart of Hamburg. Hope you're open again soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless
Stay strong, Charlotte. Hope you get there. Take care
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Surrey but we're thinking of you
Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope June is when things finally get easier. God bless
Good luck, Charlotte. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 25 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Hamburg!
sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Love from Thessaloniki.
Take care, Charlotte. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
praying for you, Charlotte. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you
I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Cox's Bazar this morning!