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Francisco needs my school-run minibus repaired to get back to work in Greensboro
Francisco's my school-run minibus is Francisco's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $1,400.
🇺🇸 Greensboro, North Carolina, United States1,514 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 4 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,400. 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 nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six 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 $1,400 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $920
• Labor charges: $180
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $150
• Towing and inspection: $150
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Francisco
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Small businesses are the heart of Greensboro. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Brampton
Wishing you peace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
any update on how things are going in Greensboro?
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Paris.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Thanks for sharing this, Francisco. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Campinas
Rooting for you, Francisco. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted.
Take care. 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. Blessings.
stay strong, Francisco. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Lagos
rooting for you, Francisco. Hope you get there. God bless.
Best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Praying for you, Francisco. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.