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

Without my school-run minibus Graciela can't work; a $550 repair would put her back on the road.

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Graciela J. Aguilar
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San Nicolás de los Garza
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 10 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $550. 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $550 goes: • suspension replacement (parts): $440 • Labor charges: $45 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $45 • Towing and inspection: $20 I hope life is good to you. - Graciela

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  • rooting for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

    • This could happen to any of us. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best!

      • praying for you. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Greetings from Allentown.

        • You're not alone, Graciela. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

          • Fitri Dian GozaliPhoto verified

            thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of San Nicolás de los Garza.

            • Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of San Nicolás de los Garza.

              • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Graciela.

                • Graciela J. AguilarOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                  It's all in the list in the story. suspension replacement (parts) is the big one at $440, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

              • Best of luck, Graciela. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted

                • Sending love, Graciela. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

                  • Thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon. After 21 years in construction I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of San Nicolás de los Garza.

                    • Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Monterrey.

                      • Hope things get better soon, Graciela. Looking forward to the next update. All the best

                        • sending love. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

                          • sending love, Graciela. Hope the shop reopens soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Bakersfield.

                            • Wishing you peace, Graciela. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Bogotá.

                              • I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of San Nicolás de los Garza.

                                • Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 34 people at work. Greetings from Mwanza.

                                  • it takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Johannesburg

                                    • Thinking of you and your family, Graciela. Small businesses are the heart of San Nicolás de los Garza. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Alexandria.

                                      • You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Moscow

                                        • Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of San Nicolás de los Garza

                                          • thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. After 18 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                                            • Nadeem Asad ZardariAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                                              Thanks for sharing this, Graciela. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings

                                              • hang in there, Graciela. Hope this works out for you. After 30 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

                                                • Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of San Nicolás de los Garza. Hope you're open again soon. Love from San Francisco

                                                  • Best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Ottawa.

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