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Eduardo needs my taxi repaired to get back to work in Veracruz
Eduardo drives for a living in Veracruz, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 12 weeks.
🇲🇽 Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico1,256 views
I make my living with my taxi. 12 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $650. 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 4 children. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $650 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $430
• Labor charges: $100
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $100
• Towing and inspection: $20
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Eduardo
We're at 59% thanks to 11 of you. I made the first payment toward towing and inspection. More news soon.
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You're not alone. Small businesses are the heart of Veracruz. Hope you're open again soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Los Angeles
Thanks for sharing this, Eduardo. Hope you make a strong comeback. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best
Thinking of you and your family, Eduardo. This could happen to any of us. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Istanbul.
wishing you the best. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Medina but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Eduardo. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Los Angeles.