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Get Idowu back on the road: my ride-share car repair fund
Without my ride-share car Idowu can't work; a $300 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my ride-share car. 3 weeks ago the engine head gasket 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 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 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 $300 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $185
• Labor charges: $55
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $45
• Towing and inspection: $15
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Idowu
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2.3(3 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Patient and understanding
I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
- Would recommend to anyone
I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.
- Great help in a difficult time
I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Idowu?
looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Gwagwalada.
you're not alone. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Coyoacán this morning.
Best of luck, Idowu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 27 people at work.
take care, Idowu. Small businesses are the heart of Gwagwalada. Hope you're open again soon.
Praying for you, Idowu. Small businesses are the heart of Gwagwalada. Hope you're open again soon. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.