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Get Autumn back on the road: my school-run minibus repair fund

Autumn's my school-run minibus is Autumn's only source of income and needs a rear axle replacement costing $1,650.

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I make my living with my school-run minibus. 3 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,650. 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $1,650 goes: • rear axle replacement (parts): $960 • Labor charges: $300 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $220 • Towing and inspection: $170 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

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Updates from Autumn

Good news. Because of your gifts ($135 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $120 raised so far (7%). I made the first payment toward rear axle replacement. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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