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

Elena's my school-run minibus is Elena's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $1,900.

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Elena T. Bravo
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Rochester
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 3 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,900. 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 family of five. 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,900 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,350 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $240 • Labor charges: $310 With deep gratitude, Elena

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  • Itzel A. HernándezPhoto verified

    Keep going, Elena. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Lucknow donated after I showed her your page. All the best

    • Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Rajshahi.

      • Sending love. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Rochester.

        • Hang in there. Hope the shop reopens soon. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.

          • sending strength. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

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