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Get Gerald back on the road: my taxi repair fund
Gerald's my taxi is Gerald's only source of income and needs a suspension replacement costing $1,650.
🇨🇦 Red Deer, Alberta, Canada1,850 views
I make my living with my taxi. 5 weeks ago the suspension 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 nine 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 $1,650 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $1,000
• Labor charges: $230
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $320
• Towing and inspection: $100
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Gerald
Updates from Gerald
Thank you all. We're at 49% now ($817). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled.
Quick update: $308 raised so far (19%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Red Deer
Hope it all works out. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Red Deer.
best of luck, Gerald. This could happen to any of us. Blessings