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Colette needs my taxi repaired to get back to work in Nice
Without my taxi Colette can't work; a $1,750 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my taxi. 5 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,750. 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 3 children. 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,750 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $1,100
• Labor charges: $280
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $230
• Towing and inspection: $140
I hope life is good to you.
- Colette
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Colette?
Thank you. If you're in Nice I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
Hope it all works out, Colette. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
take care, Colette. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Praying for you, Colette. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Bandung but we're thinking of you. Love from Bandung
Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Vadodara this morning.
hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Mexicali.
Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Warren donated after I showed her your page.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Peshawar.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Seoul
Praying for you, Colette. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out.
hope it all works out, Colette. Your post was clear and honest. Take care