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Emiliano needs my taxi repaired to get back to work in Rochester

Emiliano's my taxi is Emiliano's only source of income and needs a rear axle replacement costing $1,500.

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Emiliano J. Vargas
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Rochester
I make my living with my taxi. 12 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,500. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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 $1,500 goes: • rear axle replacement (parts): $1,100 • Labor charges: $175 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $130 • Towing and inspection: $95 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Emiliano

  1. Quick update: $681 raised so far (45%). the plan for rear axle replacement is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $115 so far, I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Small update. $210 so far, the plan for labor charges is now scheduled.

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  • Walter Busch

    Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. Love from San Diego.

    • Jide Okechukwu OnyeamaQuestion

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Rochester

      • Emilio N. Mora

        Sending love, Emiliano. Hope you get there. Greetings from Cape Coast.

        • Grace Lilian Chukwu

          hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

          • Waseem Nadeem Kazmi

            You're not alone, Emiliano. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Rochester

            • Sophie Wang

              wishing you the best. Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor in Houston donated after I showed her your page.

              $875 raised of $1,500

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