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Get Diego back on the road: my taxi repair fund
Diego drives for a living in Guadalajara, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 4 weeks.
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I make my living with my taxi. 4 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $300. 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 2 children. Before the breakdown I worked ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $300 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $180
• Towing and inspection: $30
• Labor charges: $90
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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good luck, Diego. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Guadalajara
hope it all works out. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best.
Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Guadalajara.
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Jalisco. I'll ask around and let you know!
Best of luck, Diego. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care
Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Bloemfontein.
is suspension replacement (parts) the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Sure. The biggest one is suspension replacement (parts), $180. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. After 14 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Quezon City.
Praying for you, Diego. Small businesses are the heart of Guadalajara. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 20 people at work. Greetings from San Francisco.
Take care, Diego. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless
best of luck, Diego. Hope the shop reopens soon. After 21 years in engineering I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best.
Hang in there, Diego. Hope this works out for you. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this, Diego. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Ribeirão Preto this morning. Thinking of Guadalajara